At first I thought Frank, (Johnny) was still in a coma (from the Sopranos ending), having a long dream about living in Lilliehammer. His character is So much like Silvio (the Sopranos). Heck, the man in the hospital room with Frank when he got shot even called him Silvio - unless I heard that wrong. I knew when Tony Cirico showed up as the priest, that it wasn't a remake or continuation of the Sopranos, but wish it had been. I thoroughly enjoyed Lillyhammer, even though you have to read sub titles for the Norwegian dialog. Steven Van Zandt was, as usual, excellent & comicle as Frank Tagliano. Also, the character, Jan was superbly played. Wish there was a 4th season! Worth watching!