Phil Leotardo isn’t just the final antagonist in The Sopranos—he’s the embodiment of the old-school mafia ethos clashing with a changing world. From his obsession with upholding traditional mob values, such as his outrage over Vito’s sexuality, to his refusal to compromise even when it costs him his men, Phil represents a dying breed of mafioso. His downfall is not only the culmination of his rigid worldview but also a meta-commentary on the death of the classic mob era. Let’s dive into why Phil Leotardo truly is “the last real mobster.”