Why The Other Mafia Families Don't Respect Pegorino, Why Hes A Joke- GTA 4 Lore Explained

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  • @galilalexandro4392
    @galilalexandro4392 Рік тому +1808

    Jimmy Pegorino never had the makings of a varsity mob boss

    • @imagamershorts
      @imagamershorts Рік тому +180

      As Niko said he was
      "a fucking joke" 😂

    • @sebastianmarcu4368
      @sebastianmarcu4368 Рік тому +1

      @@imagamershortsalso a FAT one. A fat fucking joke 🤣🤣🤣

    • @ant_cuts_
      @ant_cuts_ Рік тому +118

      @@imagamershorts”A fat fucking joke” 😂😂😂😂

    • @FarhanSyaputra-li1be
      @FarhanSyaputra-li1be Рік тому +46

      "A joke? Huh... (laughs)"

    • @danksydephil3983
      @danksydephil3983 Рік тому +27

      Indeed. His standards were more... remedial in nature.

  • @NinjaskKing
    @NinjaskKing Рік тому +898

    Jimmy Pegorino was a legend in his own mind. It’s a miracle that his organization lasted as long as it did or he didn’t end up dead sooner

    • @broden4838
      @broden4838 Рік тому +94

      As Bruce Wayne once said: Every villain is a hero in their own story

    • @NinjaskKing
      @NinjaskKing Рік тому +94

      @@broden4838 well the reality hit him like a tone of bricks when Niko came for him.

    • @readlater8962
      @readlater8962 Рік тому +117

      ​@ninjaskking433 It's worse for jimmy when you realize that it wasn't even one of the more powerful bosses that came for him, instead he was taken out by a fresh off the boat immigrant, basically a nobody.
      Like Niko, says, he really was a fat fucking joke.

    • @julesandrewsusvilla4657
      @julesandrewsusvilla4657 Рік тому +33

      He's the Steven Seagal of Mafia bosses

    • @heavyglamrocker1987
      @heavyglamrocker1987 Рік тому +25

      With all the muscle he hired off the street no wonder he had an informant problem 😔🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @CevicheGato
    @CevicheGato Рік тому +787

    Pegorinos biggest reason of not being taken seriously as a gangster boss: hiring street muscle. Instead of professional criminals.

    • @somegoodfella
      @somegoodfella Рік тому +82

      Almost every matured criminal was street muscle once though

    • @ScoutTrooperMan
      @ScoutTrooperMan Рік тому +162

      @@somegoodfella true but the reason why Jimmy P's bad at doing it is that he just hires every john doe off the street who wants to be tough without doing some check on them to see if they are a fed

    • @johnclay2716
      @johnclay2716 Рік тому +59

      All members of the mafia start out as street muscle unless they're nepo babies
      You start out as a kid doing small time crimes, you get a crew going, eventually if you show your worth you get made, that's how it works

    • @Thewolfe112
      @Thewolfe112 11 місяців тому +10

      Ancelottis hired street muscle too.

    • @heavyglamrocker1987
      @heavyglamrocker1987 11 місяців тому +21

      ​​@@Thewolfe112 not to mention aligning themselves with, of all people Dimitri Rascalov, once the Ancelottis and their Albanian muscle had a falling out.

  • @beingadeeb2345
    @beingadeeb2345 Рік тому +706

    My opinion on JP was he had the brains to earn money but not to run a Mafia Family. I think Mr. P was better off as a legitimate businessman rather than a criminal.
    Edit: You know, not even Mrs. P respects her husband.

    • @tSunrise_
      @tSunrise_ Рік тому +57

      "legitimate" businessman

    • @beingadeeb2345
      @beingadeeb2345 Рік тому +70

      @@tSunrise_ No I don't mean Semeon. I mean a legitimate good guy.

    • @justdanceparadisearchive3888
      @justdanceparadisearchive3888 Рік тому

      Jimmy probably abused his son into suicide. Any mother would divorce the man who murdered her son.

    • @thebananagamer56
      @thebananagamer56 Рік тому +58

      Like simeon! We need more legitimate business men in the GTA universe. People should look up to simeon.

    • @zahirecoates
      @zahirecoates Рік тому +13

      True

  • @nicklowe1815
    @nicklowe1815 Рік тому +361

    One thing i noticed is that on the first mission with Peg, you have to wear a suit. This made us think that Pegorino is this powerful and respected Don with a lot of power and authority, but as the story progresses, it kinda made me feel like the suit is nothing more than an attempt to make Jimmy look more important than he really is.
    On gravelli's first mission, we didnt get a requirement to wear a suit. It kinda makes Jon look like that whether you wear a suit or not, if you had the skill and power to impress Jon, you might earn his respect.

    • @studentNEET319
      @studentNEET319 6 місяців тому +15

      Also I think Jon wouldn't want to make Niko waste on them suits

    • @jorgebersabe293
      @jorgebersabe293 3 місяці тому +6

      ​@@studentNEET319 Jon Gravelli, unlike Peg, he understood that true power doesn't need flaunting.

    • @geordiejones5618
      @geordiejones5618 2 місяці тому +8

      Gravelli is my favorite minor character other than Stubbs. He's on his death bed and he's crazy powerful, deeply respected and still in the graces of the feds.

  • @IlllIlIlIIlll
    @IlllIlIlIIlll Рік тому +1713

    You know a games lore is good when you can talk about it for over 2hours

    • @0902_
      @0902_ Рік тому +46

      The only thing I like about GTA 4

    • @Black-White-BW1
      @Black-White-BW1 Рік тому +16

      Yes indeed man!

    • @germanplayer69420
      @germanplayer69420 Рік тому +10

      Fr

    • @Blaza303
      @Blaza303 Рік тому +45

      And that's only on 1 ingredient in this masterpiece

    • @hewhobattles8869
      @hewhobattles8869 Рік тому +57

      You can't help but appreciate and respect the amount of time and work that Profesional puts into squeezing every last drop of lore and info out of these games.

  • @LordRaptor
    @LordRaptor Рік тому +619

    As someone who really likes both the Sopranos and GTA, the Pegorino family were fun characters to interact with.

    • @beingadeeb2345
      @beingadeeb2345 Рік тому +35

      Mr. P is such an underrated charector. It is rare to see Morally Grey (For criminal) antagonists in games let alone a GTA game.

    • @williamboske7321
      @williamboske7321 Рік тому +26

      @@beingadeeb2345 Pegorino isn't morally grey.

    • @broden4838
      @broden4838 Рік тому +39

      Funny thing is that Pegorino's VA is not only a voice acting coach, but appeared on a Denny's commercial as well

    • @johnclay2716
      @johnclay2716 Рік тому +5

      I wish GTA 6 would have been 1970s Mafia

    • @CompositeCreativity
      @CompositeCreativity 11 місяців тому +5

      @@johnclay2716We have the third game in the Mafia series for that if that’s what you’re looking for. Plus why would GTA 6 go back in time instead of moving forward with the times like the other HD universe games since GTA 4?

  • @mikeehrmantraut1899
    @mikeehrmantraut1899 Рік тому +272

    “Moral of the story is I chose a half measure when I should have gone all the way. I'll never make that mistake again. No more half measures.” This quote sums up perfectly how JP keep making half measures to beginning to the end

    • @MrN0where
      @MrN0where Рік тому +40

      Great quote and scene from Mike

    • @gack1015
      @gack1015 3 місяці тому +1

      No more, Butchie. No more of this.

  • @RKNGL
    @RKNGL Рік тому +101

    2:05:30 Consigleres are actually one of the few ranks in the Mafia were there's a historical precedent of them not having to be Italian. There were numerous high profile consigs like this usually ones who were adopted or trusted implicitly by the Don. The Italian requirement isn't really as much of a factor as they report directly to the Don and technically exist outside of the mob's chain of command, despite their recognized power and importance to the organization.
    Edit: You ended up addressing this a few minutes after i typed this.

  • @bacd-nn2lg
    @bacd-nn2lg Рік тому +390

    I think that Big Smoke quote described the best what Pegorino was lacking "Respect has to be earned, Sweet - just like money".

    • @thebananagamer56
      @thebananagamer56 Рік тому +72

      "So what are you saying? You don't respect me?"

    • @broden4838
      @broden4838 Рік тому +79

      @@thebananagamer56 Big Smoke: What I'm saying is... I'm hungry!

    • @heavyglamrocker1987
      @heavyglamrocker1987 Рік тому +44

      ​@@broden4838 Carl, you look a little thin, man. Ya gotta eat!

    • @yunjin909
      @yunjin909 Рік тому +22

      @@heavyglamrocker1987 Yeah I could eat

    • @mrnk88
      @mrnk88 Рік тому +21

      "CHEESE has to be earned, Sweet - Just like MEMES"
      - Flying Kitty's YTP Big Smoke

  • @coolguyyy9071
    @coolguyyy9071 Рік тому +329

    There’s one deleted phone call from Pegorino after Niko kills Dimitri in A Dish Served Cold where Pegorino scolds Niko for ruining everything, that one phone call shows how Pegorino has lost it after trying to do everything to get onto The Commission

    • @broden4838
      @broden4838 Рік тому +52

      You know, I'd like to see a script of it or hear it

    • @coolguyyy9071
      @coolguyyy9071 Рік тому +1

      @@broden4838 This is the call
      Jimmy: “YOU SMUG F#CKING BASTARD, AFTER ALL I DONE FOR YOU???, YOU PLAY ME LIKE THIS??!!!. I HAD THAT DEAL SET UP! I NEEDED THIS, IT WAS MY ONLY WAY BACK IN AND YOU F#CKED ME!”
      Niko: “I never made any promises to you Mr. Pegorino, I’m my own man and I follow my own instincts. Dimitri and I had unfinished business so I went ahead and finished it, that’s something you’re going to have to accept”
      Jimmy: “I guess I will, the horse is gone, and I can’t get Phil on the phone, who knows what happened to him? Think of all the money you coulda made”
      Niko: “Money’s not what motivates everyone, Mr. Pegorino. I had more important things to think about. Now, I’m out. I don’t want to get involved with this sh#t no more. Good luck to you”
      Jimmy: “You’re a snake. You’ve turned around and but the hand that fed you! How hard would it be to suck up your pride to do one deal??!!! Now, I got nothing left to lose”
      Niko: “Hey, sorry things didn’t work out, goodbye”

    • @Nativemobboss
      @Nativemobboss 11 місяців тому

      @@broden4838 ua-cam.com/video/Mv0rWFjJB_I/v-deo.htmlsi=ZaAbbRHzRABJgOGS

    • @yourbarber6732
      @yourbarber6732 10 місяців тому +18

      @@broden4838 I still got it maybe because my version was downgraded. I was laughing so hard at him raging about his whole plan falling apart. Feels like the last time there's a laughable moment with him until you go after him relentlessly for the last mission

    • @steventalvinzvestal420
      @steventalvinzvestal420 2 місяці тому +5

      Dealing drugs with Dimitri does not get you onto the commission and we saw that.

  • @SoraFan23
    @SoraFan23 Рік тому +285

    The thing is Pegorino is desperate and he really wanted to be on top of everyone else. When things don't go his way he acts very aggressive towards everyone even wanted them dead. Just like how when Niko said how he didn't want to work with Dimitri Rascalove because they had history, Pegorino threaten Niko saying "Do it or me and you are gonna have a problem". This just shows how desperate he is for those to do his dirty work so he stands out. Of course if the player picked Revenge, Pegorino does find out that Niko didn't work with Dimitri, so as a result he lashes out and tries to kill Niko at the Wedding but ends up killing Kate instead. Again it shows how much he is willing to go after those who "double crossed" him and wants them dead.

    • @broden4838
      @broden4838 Рік тому +17

      Pegorino reminds me of Admiral Greyfield/Sigimund from Advance Wars: Days of Ruin (even though the Peg is not as evil as the Admiral)

    • @starlaixystar
      @starlaixystar Рік тому +2

      But Kate was stupid and annoying character and I was happy when she died. Jimmy did good thing here.

    • @user-nn7ct3hk7c
      @user-nn7ct3hk7c 11 місяців тому

      @@starlaixystarpsychopath

    • @Philipp3022
      @Philipp3022 11 місяців тому +10

      If you do the deal Dmitri betrays Pegorino which is super ironical as well since Niko knows best that Dmitri is greedy selfish rat + Niko knows that the Commision families have a big problem with the Russians trying to take over the heroin market. Pegorino dies because he refuses to listen to Niko because of his boss-pride.

    • @beingadeeb2345
      @beingadeeb2345 4 місяці тому

      TBH, Nico DID Double Cross him fwiw.

  • @alexchavez9791
    @alexchavez9791 Рік тому +798

    Jon Gravelli always said: “The Pegorinos are nothing but a glorified crew”

    • @ScurJaldaan
      @ScurJaldaan Рік тому +165

      Five Fuckin' families, and we got this other pygmy thing over in Alderney

    • @AgentDanielCross
      @AgentDanielCross Рік тому

      ​@@ScurJaldaan or Guernsey

    • @palimelodies793
      @palimelodies793 Рік тому +54

      Watch it, Chrissy!

    • @heavyglamrocker1987
      @heavyglamrocker1987 Рік тому +36

      That nonsense for my dear friend James Pegorino...

    • @deathrager2404
      @deathrager2404 Рік тому +25

      whatever they are alex, the pegorinos bring in alot of cheese.

  • @Rares_G4H
    @Rares_G4H Рік тому +263

    Interesting that Pegorino is based on Phil Leotardo who is played by Frank Vincent who is also Salvatore Leone in the 3D GTA. All I hear is Salvatore while watching the Soprano's scenes.

    • @jbatts834
      @jbatts834 Рік тому +16

      Wait but his whole back story and a lot of his details are based of tony, he even owned a strip club like tony. I’m confused how he’s based of Phil Leonardo, I see 0 similarities both back story and personality wise.

    • @theportugueselegend
      @theportugueselegend Рік тому +12

      ​@@jbatts834Nothing more than visually. Even then, Peg and Frank Vincent are generally italian looking, nothing more.
      The family had Soprano's traits, but are really based of the DeCavalcante family

    • @broden4838
      @broden4838 11 місяців тому +1

      Not to mention Billy Batts (someone who was killed by Tommy DeVito) in Goodfellas

    • @Aurora-bv1ys
      @Aurora-bv1ys 11 місяців тому +1

      Only thing I see similar is both wearing a double breasted blazer on a mock neck sweater

    • @heavyglamrocker1987
      @heavyglamrocker1987 8 місяців тому +3

      Pegorino would gladly do 20 yeahs in tha can.

  • @TheRookie2467
    @TheRookie2467 Рік тому +113

    This reminds me of a Game of Thrones quote from Tywin Lannister: "Any man who says 'I am the King' is no true king". Power isn't about telling that you have power. It's about showing it.

    • @Benny-Fazio
      @Benny-Fazio 8 місяців тому +7

      Pegorino is tired… See him to his shinebox

    • @jorgebersabe293
      @jorgebersabe293 Місяць тому +1

      Jon Gravelli is the personification of being a king. He knows he is the King, yet he never flexes or flaunts.

  • @maminpospolit5895
    @maminpospolit5895 Рік тому +271

    "20 years in Alderney.I wanted a place in the Commission.I compromised.I did all the things that I could to make me and my crew look stupid and weak"
    ©Jimmy Pegorino

    • @sebastianmarcu4368
      @sebastianmarcu4368 Рік тому +68

      He did 20 f**king years in Alderny. 20 f**king years. He wanted to eat manigotti, but he ate Burger Shot Bleedburgers 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @bluesnake1713
      @bluesnake1713 Рік тому

      He wanted to have good guys into my family. But he compromised. He hired bunch of goons more brawns than brains.
      Jimmy having 20 years of being an Alderney clown.

    • @TheHulk1850
      @TheHulk1850 11 місяців тому +22

      ​​@@sebastianmarcu4368 "20 years in the can. I wanted a Heart Stopper. I compromised, I had Fowl burgers and Spunk out of the toilet, instead." -Jimmy Pegorino

  • @quickchannel2232
    @quickchannel2232 Рік тому +94

    Pegerino is like Florida Jokers threatening to sue rockstar with 6 final warnings for making a reference about him in the trailer claiming that he brings them attention when in reality he's a joke

    • @danielvelaswuez7197
      @danielvelaswuez7197 10 місяців тому +11

      I agree and almost laughed at him wanting to voice act the character

  • @starman1004
    @starman1004 Рік тому +121

    I remember seeing the article of Gravelli passing away and was actually upset even though it was inevitable. When you have that feeling towards a video game character who wasn't exactly a good person, you know it was a well written character.

  • @Megumi_Bandicoot
    @Megumi_Bandicoot 11 місяців тому +23

    2:28:56 “Big Smoke was right, that people will atleast remember him.”
    He never got mentioned, not even once, in GTA V :|

    • @mr.andrew7820
      @mr.andrew7820 10 місяців тому +14

      GTA 5 Takes place in a different universe

  • @OhyeahMrKrabz
    @OhyeahMrKrabz Рік тому +125

    You know GTA 4 is a legendary game when someone makes a 2 and a half video on its lore

    • @jessiedehart3462
      @jessiedehart3462 11 місяців тому +3

      If only I wasn’t listening to some kid with a squeaky voice

    • @theyapconnoisseur
      @theyapconnoisseur 11 місяців тому +3

      It's more a sign of someone being a yapper than anything else.

    • @onlyechadtherebellious2467
      @onlyechadtherebellious2467 10 місяців тому +3

      Sheesh, what are these takes under the OP?

    • @theyapconnoisseur
      @theyapconnoisseur 10 місяців тому +1

      @@onlyechadtherebellious2467 facts

  • @Moecinnako
    @Moecinnako Рік тому +71

    I love the in-depth lore to this! It made sense why Peggorino compared to other mafias are weaker and are taken as a joke. It’s literally a one man operation with no strong support with just Ray by his side. These writers did a great job implementing the mafia structure tree and shown us the big difference of the previous mafias vs the Pegorinos. This is a great deep dive analysis!!

  • @TheMadeMan5685
    @TheMadeMan5685 Рік тому +83

    Also does anyone else find it strange that for a Liberty City family who is the weakest out of the other families on the Commission, The Ancelotti’s are mentioned a lot in the game, you’d think that Old Man Ancelotti would’ve made an on screen appearance in either gta 4 or TBOGT after his 2 Capo’s Frankie and Chubby Charlie were sent with the fishes and when his daughter Gracie got kidnapped.

    • @theportugueselegend
      @theportugueselegend Рік тому +68

      That's the point. The Ancelottis, like the Pegorinos, screw up a lot, so they show up a lot and are targeted by smaller criminals. You saw Rocco and his uncle, if those guys are made.... well.
      My point is the Gambettis and the Pavanos are way stronger and working for Jon Gravelli you notice that. While Jimmy Peg is dealiing with small time crap, the Gravellis run politicians, can step on the whole Russian mob and are capable of bringing Darko from Switzerland in chains

    • @emilfrederiksen.1622
      @emilfrederiksen.1622 11 місяців тому +13

      @@theportugueselegend I mean even Fredo in the godfather is made. A lot of people being sons or tied to the mob by family in someway will be made even tho they have no business being in the mob.

  • @Rares_G4H
    @Rares_G4H Рік тому +67

    A 2 hours lore video is worth waiting. I have so much fun watching or listening them.

  • @michaeldiaz6224
    @michaeldiaz6224 Рік тому +64

    Pegorino was the laughingstock of all the Mafia, a walking joke.
    And paraphrasing Marlon Brando's character in the movie On the Waterfront...
    Pegorino: "I could have been a Don!"

  • @Nine9005
    @Nine9005 Рік тому +173

    We will be watching this TheProfessional. This may be one of the best lore videos I've ever seen on your channel.
    I am so glad that I'm your channel member for a year!
    It's a long-long road ahead until GTA VI comes out.

  • @costello__22
    @costello__22 Рік тому +48

    Something that’s also interesting about Phil’s situation is that since 2000 the mob doesn’t trail your family roots back as much anymore, as long as your father is of Italian heritage you can be made. Keeping in mind his surname, his father is probably not Italian but this reinforces the fact that Pegorino could’ve easily made him without raising much concern or mockery among the other families.

  • @CevicheGato
    @CevicheGato Рік тому +38

    Finally the Pegorino family lore you promised us for months or a year to do. It took some copyright strike to get through this upload.

  • @hashem6356
    @hashem6356 Рік тому +63

    JP: I know you got history with that Dimitri but we need to do this!
    Niko: So since you also have "history" with the Pavanos let us go pay a visit to them first.

    • @jonathanpapadax6064
      @jonathanpapadax6064 11 місяців тому +14

      He was becoming more desperate that he might have done that

  • @ZombfectedGaming349
    @ZombfectedGaming349 Рік тому +56

    At least you finally got this one finished. Great work on this one just like the Floyd/Deborah/Trevor video and the Michael/Trevor/Brad one too.

  • @11bornrich
    @11bornrich 11 місяців тому +47

    Niko was John Wick, he was sent on impossible missions and managed to survive, then his former employer attempts to kill the guy you send to kill "the guy" and he misses. Pretty much the same concept

    • @chris_player2995
      @chris_player2995 11 місяців тому +7

      nah he was Al Pacino in "Carlito's Way'

  • @ddfdfufff9170
    @ddfdfufff9170 Рік тому +94

    21:34 I don't think Ray's the only one. We see him most of the time, sure. But because we work for him. And also it's possible that the guy behind peg in cut scene for Pest Control is the underboss. (He looks as old as peg, but he also could be just a soldier). Still from the game it seems that Phil and Ray are making like a half of family's money. Shows how incompetent are other captians and Jimmy himself, if he don't have a guy in his family who could earn

    • @Godfather9814
      @Godfather9814 Рік тому +17

      I agree, cause just like in the sopranos or better yet in the godfather there could easily be more soldiers and capos that are never seen on film. Cause like you said Phil and Ray are probably the top earners in the pegorino family that’s why we see them the most with Jimmy because they have a lot more say so cause they bring in the big bucks. My guess is there might be another capo or two running around in Alderney that we don’t see cause they don’t bring enough to the table to warrant pegorino taking their opinions. What I always wondered during one of the cutscenes in TLAD Ray mentions to Johnny that he’s got a boss that’s a paranoid wreck, and someone else above him with a brain like an artichoke which makes me wonder is there someone else that might’ve been an underboss or a capo that’s got a little more say so in the family that we don’t see

    • @doesntmatter152
      @doesntmatter152 Рік тому +13

      ​@@Godfather9814 I think Ray's refering to Phil with the artichoke comment

  • @zilla2nd517
    @zilla2nd517 11 місяців тому +36

    My guess on why Ray knows so much about the pegorino’s operations is because Pegorino talked about it loudly in the house

  • @TheElcollin
    @TheElcollin 6 місяців тому +15

    I like how in the revenge ending, Niko doesn't even feel the need to disarm Pegorino, who's clearly brandishing a pistol. No one ever treats him as any kind of a threat.

  • @sonicyuuki2292
    @sonicyuuki2292 Рік тому +58

    Looks like there's a new reason why the Revenge ending is canon. Why would anyone work with Dimitri, a man who stabs people in the back, and Jimmy P, a mob boss who wants to be big time so much that he doesn't know what he's doing, has poor judgement, and has terrible leadership?

    • @oss8298
      @oss8298 Рік тому

      Cousin Roman wanted Niko to do it.

    • @jokerofmorocco
      @jokerofmorocco 5 місяців тому +8

      I think Niko would be more likely to listen to Kate since a woman can blind you and she gives more reason compared to Roman who just thinks about money

    • @Hari-kx2er
      @Hari-kx2er 5 місяців тому +4

      ​​@@jokerofmorocco Regardless of woman blinding you or not, it is against Niko's character to spare Dmitri.

  • @landintant
    @landintant Рік тому +80

    It’s crazy how the Soprano "glorified crew” was winning the war against one of the top New York families.

    • @theportugueselegend
      @theportugueselegend Рік тому +21

      Meh. Just because the Lupertazzi's underestimated them a lot. And few people liked Philly. In just the last two episodes of the show theywacked almost all of Jersey, including Tony

  • @theyung1
    @theyung1 11 місяців тому +18

    You kinda got it right with the lack of consigilere not getting advice but thats not the real reason why the pegorino failed as a family, the main reason you have a underboss and consigilere and caporegime is to have a buffer between the boss and soliders and associates

  • @jackleeray
    @jackleeray 11 місяців тому +17

    Funny thing about Phil being Irish and not being able to be made, despite being very qualified for entry and assignment to positions like capo or even advisor/consigliere in the family, is that the Messinas have an Irish underboss named Harry Hall in the LCPD database, and theres no apparent problems there.
    So even in the commision, one of the families was able to break the old rule and appoint an Irishman, why not the no-name gumbas from Alderney? Its been done by a mid-teir mob family so it shouldnt be too crazy to think of it being done by the nobodies out in Alderney.
    Truthfully, Pegerino is too narcissistic to take advise from anyone. Having an advisor is against his philosophy as a boss, and is why he fails, like The Profesional points out.

  • @Deriv44
    @Deriv44 Рік тому +111

    I hope Phill went to Vice City to start his own organization after GTA IV and maybe we could do jobs with him in GTA 6

    • @Icy-be5vl
      @Icy-be5vl Рік тому +12

      I hope not. GTA 6 is enough bad already.

    • @hecunotmakingalogisquad5785
      @hecunotmakingalogisquad5785 Рік тому +37

      ​@@Icy-be5vlhow do you know did you play it?

    • @Icy-be5vl
      @Icy-be5vl Рік тому +16

      @@hecunotmakingalogisquad5785 I don't need to play to know. Main characters will be a couple. It's already a bad sign.

    • @beingadeeb2345
      @beingadeeb2345 Рік тому +38

      ​@@hecunotmakingalogisquad5785 Ignore her she is crazy

    • @steele_heart77
      @steele_heart77 Рік тому +9

      @@beingadeeb2345 ☕️women

  • @rakinzareefislamsunflower5243
    @rakinzareefislamsunflower5243 Рік тому +47

    Ray is like a one man army. Though he is a scumbag, he is a good earner and he should have gotten more help from Pegorino. He is the only capo which was also putting pressure on him.

    • @starlaixystar
      @starlaixystar Рік тому +13

      Ray is cool. I like him.

    • @Myon-94
      @Myon-94 10 місяців тому +5

      ​@@starlaixystarwhy does everyone call ray a scumbag? Like he he didn't do anything to anyone

    • @starlaixystar
      @starlaixystar 10 місяців тому +5

      @@Myon-94 They hate him for stupid reasons. I like him.

    • @furynvm
      @furynvm 6 місяців тому +6

      @@starlaixystar Niko didn't even like him lmfao

  • @randomfist797
    @randomfist797 Рік тому +13

    Forget the video for a second. The Prof is a badass. Pumping out long form vids, live streams, smaller vids. He cosplays in his vids. He’s willing to talk about all sorts of subjects while streaming. All the while being a wholesome, good dude. Keep it up Prof, there’s a reason so many people like you.

  • @PatrickBautista_RR3Gamer
    @PatrickBautista_RR3Gamer Рік тому +32

    You, my friend, are one of the most hardworking VG UA-camrs of all time.

  • @shusky567
    @shusky567 Рік тому +55

    I dont blame Anthony. If my mafia boss was a scumbag to me id rat too

    • @heavyglamrocker1987
      @heavyglamrocker1987 Рік тому +19

      Peg beat Anthony like he was his own son. Can anyone blame Tone for taddling? 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @sguper6912
    @sguper6912 10 місяців тому +9

    One thing that wasn’t mentioned was if you notice car in front of his house was the Chrysler but once Niko earns his money after a while turns into the Bentley

  • @StefanoC19
    @StefanoC19 Рік тому +18

    I'm still Watching the Video Pro, I need to say this... This video is incredible, you took your time you shouldn't worry, because the results are incredible. One thing you forget to mention is this. Teddy Benavídez is also an Associate of the family, if you check the LCPD record you'll see that he is an associate of the Pegorino Family. Ray had him killed by Niko because he didn't respect "The waste management process" (Or something like that). I used the same line that Ray used to explain why he Wants Teddy dead.

  • @broden4838
    @broden4838 Рік тому +59

    Nice work, and it's a pity that there are a some people who act like Pegorino in real life

    • @Icy-be5vl
      @Icy-be5vl Рік тому

      It's a pity that there are a lot girls who act like Kate in real life.

  • @valexx2651
    @valexx2651 Рік тому +35

    Another gem from TheProfessional. It’s amazing to see how much depth the writers put these gangs. I hope GTA VI has the same quality story as GTA IV. Anyways, I love your vids and the amount of work you put into them.

    • @JAZZY_JASMINE-z5n
      @JAZZY_JASMINE-z5n Рік тому +4

      Gta vi wont

    • @emilfrederiksen.1622
      @emilfrederiksen.1622 11 місяців тому +4

      It won't you can't make games like this anymore it will be called racist and offensive. And Sadly Rockstar has decided to full on appeal to that crowd of people.

    • @yvespenaflor4610
      @yvespenaflor4610 4 місяці тому +1

      GTA5 is a comedy compared to GTA4. GTA4 is more like Jason Statham movie loo

  • @oliverpony
    @oliverpony Рік тому +27

    Fun fact: in The mission pest control you were supposed to choose between either killing Ray or Phil .
    Ray would give you a big cash reward for killing Phil and phil would have given you a smaller one But it was changed possibly due to ray becoming an antagonist in Lost and damned

  • @keithhunter3033
    @keithhunter3033 Рік тому +9

    Holy cow a 2:29 long lore video on my favorite GTA game from my favorate youtuber!!! This is the best thing happened so far in 2024. Another 10x looper this is.

  • @Yakarix
    @Yakarix Рік тому +16

    just want to say we appreciate the lore videos an hard work it takes for u to edit these videos an research it takes

  • @KvngBl33ZY09
    @KvngBl33ZY09 Рік тому +15

    Just a few days ago I rewatched the gta iv play through. And I remember you mentioned making a Pegorino lore video soon and I had literally told myself that I wonder if it’s still happening, then lo and behold here it is! What timing!

  • @mikelitorous5570
    @mikelitorous5570 Рік тому +9

    Just getting back into gta 4. Especially the last part of the game and this pops up. Perfect timing, great video

  • @JordoTWFS
    @JordoTWFS Рік тому +13

    been watching you for 6 years now man. Pretty sure you had just over 100k, and were mostly doing GTA Online content. I just had a really long night at work and i come home to a 2 HOUR LORE VIDEO FOR GTA IV??? this is a blessing. All the love and prosperity to you pro, your videos make my life a little better

  • @kingash9831
    @kingash9831 Рік тому +68

    Okay
    So I basically watched the entire video
    And here's my take on this
    Jimmy Pegorino is not only a bad boss
    But also, a corrupted leader
    Always believing
    That he will bring change for the greater good
    But doesn't trust his associates
    And hires anyone who could potentially rat him out
    A real boss should be the intimidating figure that everyone admires and respects
    A real boss doesn't run away from a fight and pretends to be a big shot
    They take legal action
    And help the family
    Become stronger and powerful
    But clearly, he did none of that
    He mistreated Phil, Ray Antony
    But also Nico as well
    Nico deep down, knew what a total punk and terrible person he is
    And respected Jon Gravelli, because Jon kept to his word
    And people respected him
    Because he doesn't pretend being somene else
    And he admits or regret things he has done
    Also, great job once again Professional 👏👏👏
    For putting so much effort and hard work into this video
    And showcased another brilliant lore video
    Brilliant work 👏👏👏👏👏

    • @Muramasa1794
      @Muramasa1794 10 місяців тому +2

      Well said, great comment

  • @zombiehunter501
    @zombiehunter501 4 місяці тому +11

    Just realised today. Pegorino in both endings died to a gunshot to the face, right between the eyes. I think this is meant to mean that Pegorino was so arrogant, so narcissistic, so full of himself. That he was blind to what he had in coming to him, even when he was facing it with his own eyes. Even with cold reality in front of his very nose. He was delusional to the end.

    • @lilil-liil-ilili5182
      @lilil-liil-ilili5182 Місяць тому +2

      Pegorino has no honor, no reputation, no loyalty, no respect, no power.

  • @brontiago
    @brontiago 11 місяців тому +4

    You’re one of the best lore UA-camrs I’ve seen. There’s something about the way you explain things that really pulls me in. I think it’s because you sound like you’re speaking naturally from your own mind instead of reading from a script with no emotion.

  • @gatewayofboredom
    @gatewayofboredom 11 місяців тому +35

    Also there's cut calls that give Pegorino a greater presence than in the final game
    Little Jacob would've talked about them and referred to the family as mascots (basically jokes)
    Also there was a cut call after killing Dimitri where Pegorino flips his shit and screams at Niko

  • @davidrosales5695
    @davidrosales5695 Рік тому +59

    Poor Ray Boccino . He was my favorite mobster but man he was screwed over by johnny and eventually his own boss. Thats sucks

    • @justiceforjoggers2897
      @justiceforjoggers2897 11 місяців тому +24

      Ray was just good at doing his job, shame he had to go that way

    • @Myon-94
      @Myon-94 10 місяців тому

      Why do hot guys need to pay for the mistakes of old ugly men 😢😢

    • @davidrosales5695
      @davidrosales5695 6 місяців тому

      @@justiceforjoggers2897fr

    • @ziggazaggar
      @ziggazaggar 4 місяці тому +5

      honestly wish there were more missions for ray and phil in the game, they are truly underrated characters and it would have been nice to see rockstar take on the whole italian mob setting in gta 4 more

    • @User-jvr85g
      @User-jvr85g 2 місяці тому

      Why? Niko hates him, literally calls him a rat

  • @Onio_362
    @Onio_362 8 місяців тому +6

    6:47 u know ur not respected when the few who do know your name don't even get it right

  • @mgarym213
    @mgarym213 3 місяці тому +4

    One of the best long documentaries of your channel Patrick! Keep up with the great work!

  • @elperrodelautumo7511
    @elperrodelautumo7511 Рік тому +9

    Finally the Pegorino Family lore video. Many eons I’ve waited to witness. Finally!

  • @friendlyninja5048
    @friendlyninja5048 Рік тому +10

    It's a testament to how varied and interesting the cast of GTA IV is that, in addition it's a regular villainous factions, there are villainous factions who want to "sit with the cool kids" and yet are no less well written than their more established counterparts. Not every antagonist needs to be the main antagonist

  • @alexanderradcliffe5578
    @alexanderradcliffe5578 9 місяців тому +4

    I keep coming back to this video over and over again. It's a really good video essay

  • @sebastianmarcu4368
    @sebastianmarcu4368 Рік тому +10

    I loved this video!! Couldn’t wait for you to release it for years!! I wanted so bad to hear you talk about GTA IV, The Sopranos and Mafia in general, it was just so satisfying. So many connections, you can definitely tell that Rockstar loved The Sopranos and this just shows what a great show it was. Purely one of the best shows of all time, if not the best.
    Even Vince Gilligan, the creator of Breaking Bad, said that without Tony Sopranos there would’ve been no Walter White. An exceptional show.
    And the way Rockstar got inspired by The Sopranos, created a New Jersey (Alderny) Mafia that is not taken serious, but made the best decission to create a boss to that Mafia inspired by the worst boss of The Sopranos show (Phill Leotardo), it’s just perfect.
    I mean, if they would’ve based The Pegorinos one to one to The Sopranos, with someone like Tony boss, they would not have too many possibilities. Tony was, after taking everything into consideration, a good boss. Niko would’ve respected someone like Tony, and they would’ve had a good partnership. So the game couldn’t be so much a drama, probably if someone like Tony would’ve run The Pegorinos with Phill Bell Consigliere, Ray Boccino Underboss, Anthony, Luca and others Soldiers and Niko as an associate, they would 100% kill Dimitri, join The Commission and the game would most likely have a happy ending. But by creating Jimmy P based on someone like Phill Leotardo and putting him the leader of a pretty weak Alderny family and making him doing so many mistakes, they were able to make GTA IV a true drama story, a masterpiece. You got to love the GTA IV story, it’s just so brilliant.
    And The Sopranos, God, I wish that we would still got shows like that.
    Even tho I heard about it many years ago, I only watched it last year, 2023. After my 23rd birthday. And after finishing it I started to watch it again with my girlfriend. Yes, it is that good of a show. After watching it the second time I understood many things that you just can’t get right when you watch it the first time. We both loved that show, James Gandolfini’s act was brilliant, Cristopher it’s definitely the source of inspiration for Jessie from Breaking Bad, Silvio and Paulie were so damn pure italian, I love that series.
    Maybe that’s also why I loved GTA IV since I discovered it back when I was 9 years old (2009). I love those type of stories, and I love NYC and New York State. The vibe is so damn good. The American Dream seen thru italians, serbians, russians… I am from România, so I can relate to that dream.

  • @Jack.Martson
    @Jack.Martson 8 місяців тому +4

    1:46:16 one detail I liked is that Niko usually declines drinks when he is offers in a mission, like with playboy offer him a drink and he declines, but this is the first cutscene that Niko drinks while on a mission just shows you how much he disrespects and doesn’t take Peg serious at all.

  • @isaiahjoseph7025
    @isaiahjoseph7025 Рік тому +3

    Honestly glad you're still making these. Started watching them over the weekend extensively over the weekend with GTA SA and they've all been great!

  • @BrainstormJr2nd
    @BrainstormJr2nd Рік тому +11

    The fact that brother Pro made a 2 hour analysis over a character that's in 3/3rd of the game, definitely shows how much better the writing was in GTA IV.

  • @zali9657
    @zali9657 Рік тому +11

    I’ve been watching your Lore videos recently and they’re very well done and they all got me hooked

  • @thefeatheruffled
    @thefeatheruffled Рік тому +12

    this video is just Pro absolutely roasting Jimmy P's entire existence for 2.5 hours. in other words, its pure perfection.

  • @ultimatecontagion
    @ultimatecontagion Рік тому +27

    I absolutely love the lore videos you come up with, especially if they're tied/connected to GTA IV/EFLC. They definitely do help me out if I have a question regarding something of the lore that my brain cannot come up with since I have ADHD.

  • @IS34PreteristForce
    @IS34PreteristForce 11 місяців тому +5

    Patrick, thank you so much for making this. You put a lot of work into your lore videos and it should be appreciated.

  • @TheMadeMan5685
    @TheMadeMan5685 Рік тому +16

    Hey Professional great video!! This is going to pretty much be my favorite lore video from you of all time. I really like this Mafia stuff I can’t see myself doing anything like that because of all the consequences that come with it like someone snitching to the authorities, problems with other gangs/families, and most importantly getting put out of the equation, I know most guys who do that line of work will most likely have a violent death and that’s why despite how much of this kind of stuff I see in this game or The Sopranos that’s why I WOULD NOT do it despite how much money can be earned.

    • @TheMadeMan5685
      @TheMadeMan5685 Рік тому +1

      And what we all immediately realized that Pegorino never had the makings of a varsity athlete.

    • @Aurora-bv1ys
      @Aurora-bv1ys 11 місяців тому +1

      Pegorino wanted the manicott

  • @yungjahallah3246
    @yungjahallah3246 11 місяців тому +8

    If I didn’t know any better I’d suspect the professional is the acting boss of a major mafia family lol, this guy really knows his stuff

  • @jokerofmorocco
    @jokerofmorocco 5 місяців тому +11

    I think if Pegorino ordered Niko to kill Dimitri and wiped out the Russian mob, that would've been enough to gain Gravelli's respect and since his family was most powerful that would've been enough for him to get him in

  • @lil-neutron1437
    @lil-neutron1437 Рік тому +11

    The wait was definitely worth it 😌

  • @goldy_on_pc930
    @goldy_on_pc930 Рік тому +15

    Bell calling them enchiladas over and over is the funniest siii ever

  • @jbkheshster1342
    @jbkheshster1342 Рік тому +54

    Yesss pro. You're a masterpiece at making lore videos and Rockstar is amazing at making lore let's hope to see some GTA VI lore videos in the future when it comes out ❤
    Edit: I forgot to thank you for all your hard work as well we appreciate it as viewers to your dedication.

  • @Jared_Wignall
    @Jared_Wignall Рік тому +12

    Thank you for the video man. Your lore videos are amazing, especially if it’s regarding GTA IV. Keep up the great work and take care!

  • @Sweezzie
    @Sweezzie Рік тому +4

    Perfect timing putting this Lore video out, im just playing through GTA 4 again

  • @MrCorruptSteve666
    @MrCorruptSteve666 Рік тому +10

    Respect for this video, one of the greatest lore vids youve made

  • @richardtollerton6476
    @richardtollerton6476 Рік тому +3

    You have to put respect on the professional nobody else can put together a video that's nearly 3 hours long with this kind of lore and call backs and references to other series with similar themes. Appreciate you brother keep it up you're one of the best gta youtubers

  • @jamesheath7601
    @jamesheath7601 Рік тому +7

    These videos are great. Thanks for taking the time to make them.

  • @faridagasiyev7042
    @faridagasiyev7042 4 місяці тому +6

    John Gravelli was one of my favorite side characters, he didn't betray Niko and kept his word. Agent ULP too

  • @williambinsapar9657
    @williambinsapar9657 4 місяці тому +6

    You know that the godfathers is a amazing movie when it's still being inspired in the modern day

  • @Aidel1011
    @Aidel1011 10 місяців тому +6

    Imagine if Mikhail Faustin survives that betrayal, he would've had Niko kill Jimmy Pegorino in later missions

  • @kalkuttadrop6371
    @kalkuttadrop6371 7 місяців тому +8

    1:51:30 I personally assume he choose now to do it because he knew he could pin the blame on Niko and avoid trouble with Peg's loyalists or the 5 families. Same reason he has his men start killing Peg's men midway through a firefight, it's the perfect cover.

  • @ShiroyashaVince
    @ShiroyashaVince Рік тому +4

    Yes! Ive been waiting for this ever since i watched your Goated Gta 4 Playthrough! Defo will be watching this till the end! Congrats for finally completing this!

  • @Baferrriah
    @Baferrriah Рік тому +5

    The bless up and pleasant surprise of having a gta4 and sopranos combo analysis>>>> thanks Pro

  • @AlejandroAltamirano
    @AlejandroAltamirano Рік тому +19

    In a way, Pegorino is like the Salvatore Leone of the HD universe. Both got screwed over and over time got more paranoid started to distrust their own guys. The moment Pegorino pointed his gun at Niko was similar to Salvatore pointing his gun at Toni. Both were very paranoid at that point they didn't know who to trust anymore. In the end, both paid the price for their paranoia and betrayal.

    • @therandomgamer18
      @therandomgamer18 Рік тому +17

      Those similarities are true, but there are also differences
      The leones were the most powerful mob in LC at one point and the pegorinos were always a pretty weak "mafia". And salvatore became paranoid because he was betrayed by CJ, while jimmy p was always paranoid

    • @emilfrederiksen.1622
      @emilfrederiksen.1622 11 місяців тому +13

      The Leones were respected and people actually feared them and Salvatore. Jimmys Pegorinos mafia was always a huge joke and was never respected by anyone.

    • @heavyglamrocker1987
      @heavyglamrocker1987 11 місяців тому +4

      Salvatore had a stake in Caligula's and even a Liberty City Mayor in his pocket, while the Peg, has maybe his house? 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @therandomgamer18
      @therandomgamer18 11 місяців тому +3

      @@heavyglamrocker1987 exactly

    • @L1ghtJump3r_
      @L1ghtJump3r_ 5 місяців тому +1

      Behaviour wise probably but not for the organisation sense bc the leones are managed a lot better since they have more actual guys instead of basic associates

  • @fablez4086
    @fablez4086 Рік тому +6

    Your lore vids are my favorite for listening to while I lay down and can’t fall asleep which never works cause I watch the whole video 😂

  • @TeeJayMate
    @TeeJayMate 6 місяців тому +2

    please don't feel the need to push a fast pace, you are pretty consistent on your quality and it makes it easy to be patient for your new content. and ofc, this video was a banger too.

  • @philipsalama8083
    @philipsalama8083 7 місяців тому +9

    At the end of the day, if you're visibly desperate to gain someone's respect, you'll never get it. Whether it's someone you like romantically, a friend group, a social class - you'll never be taken seriously if you're trying to get in with them all the time.
    Pegorino would have been far more respected by the Commission if he didn't bother trying to get a seat, and rather just focused on building his business in Alderney, and solidifying it as his undisputed turf.

  • @6767anton
    @6767anton 8 місяців тому +2

    These long format vids definitely help when I'm at work 😎👌

  • @MetalHead1800
    @MetalHead1800 Рік тому +5

    Another amazing video from TheProfessional. Great work!

  • @danielrodriguez9604
    @danielrodriguez9604 Рік тому +3

    Bro I’ve been waiting for this one for a while. Can’t wait to listen to it all man

  • @pineapplesmoovey7898
    @pineapplesmoovey7898 11 місяців тому +17

    because his name sounds like cheese

  • @hellzer6633
    @hellzer6633 5 місяців тому +5

    Phil could actually be considered Jimmy's congsiliere, since that rank doesn't require you to be apart the family

  • @palimelodies793
    @palimelodies793 Рік тому +20

    We can't have Jimmy Pegorino in our social club no more...

    • @yacined4190
      @yacined4190 Рік тому +8

      i feel like i've been stabbed in the heart

  • @MuTe818
    @MuTe818 10 місяців тому +2

    Just replayed GTA 4 for the second time since it came out and came across this video. Great video! Watched the whole thing and was truly impressed at the details you got into.

  • @Luka2000_
    @Luka2000_ Рік тому +5

    When Niko said that Jimmy is a joke at the end of the game it felt so good because you worked for the real mafia for a few missions. He was just another guy who thought he was something and got what he deserved.

  • @princessmarlena1359
    @princessmarlena1359 Рік тому +14

    You don’t “want” to be a member on the commission. The commission should “want” you to be a member. If they tell you to join them, it’s an offer you can’t refuse. **somber mandolin music**