Bobby Bacala is often viewed as The Sopranos' lovable, gentle giant—a man with a big heart, a shy demeanor, and a moral compass seemingly more intact than his peers. But dig deeper, and you’ll find that Bobby isn’t the saint fans often remember. From benefiting from nepotism to running Junior’s loan-sharking operation that preyed on the vulnerable, Bobby was no innocent bystander. Even his reluctance to kill is less about morality and more about convenience—after all, he actively sought to climb the mob’s ranks, fully aware of what that entailed. Let’s take a closer look at the real Bobby Bacala and why his reputation as the show’s “good guy” might be undeserved.