Time and again, Tony let it be known that if Christopher were anyone else, he would've been whacked because of his drug addiction. And, as Uncle Junior once told Tony (during the intervention episode [about Christopher's drug use] ): "If a dog you love gets rabies, you put it out of its misery."

Nonetheless, Michael Imperioli did a tremendous job in the role. But as far as the character goes, I can't think of anyone I despised more, except maybe Jackie Jr. and Ralphie.

I know, I am in the minority with all of this. Most people loved the whole epic struggle of the Tony/Christopher dynamic. I'm so glad I don't have to watch him stick another needle into his arm and then Tony throw a hissy-fit.