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Whether it’s a long-hidden secret, a sibling rivalry that spans decades, or the parent who means well but causes the most damage – there’s nothing quite like a story where “family” is both the safe harbor and the storm.
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Season 2’s “Fishes” is a masterclass in the Christmas-dinner-from-hell subgenre. The Berzatto family table shows addiction, enabling, explosive rage, and fragile love in real time. The episode works because we already care about Carmy—and now we understand exactly why he can’t accept affection or trust success. Whether it’s a long-hidden secret, a sibling rivalry
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