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: Mustang Sally’s death is brutal and senseless, serving as a reminder that the mob's internal "justice" system is essentially a meat grinder. Critical Reception

: Tony’s subsequent attempt to "help" the officer by getting him his job back—only after seeing Wilmore working at a garden center—is a chilling display of his need for control. I_soprano_3x05

: Bobby Sr.’s violent end (dying from a coughing fit while driving away from the hit) is a jarring contrast to the "honorable" death he sought. : Mustang Sally’s death is brutal and senseless,

The episode (Season 3, Episode 5) is a dense, masterfully crafted hour that explores the inevitability of mortality and the futility of escaping one's nature. It is best remembered for its dual focus: the literal cancer of Bobby Baccalieri Sr. and the metaphorical cancer of the "mustang" Mustang incident involving Tony and a local traffic cop. A Masterclass in Character Study The episode (Season 3, Episode 5) is a