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One by one, a precession of betrayers would backstab the noble
Tyrion as he stood trial on “Game of Thrones” for the assassination of his monstrous nephew. As
Tyrion was maligned, Peter Dinklage got to once again dazzle
in the role. As Tyrion rebuked his false accusers, Dinklage seethed with righteous
anger, an emotional torrent of frustration, bitter sadness, and rage.
As the series’ premier actor, Peter Dinklage’s performance walked the balance of internal heartbreak and outward defiance. It was mesmerizing, and as any episode focused on Tyrion is, it was spellbinding.
As the series’ premier actor, Peter Dinklage’s performance walked the balance of internal heartbreak and outward defiance. It was mesmerizing, and as any episode focused on Tyrion is, it was spellbinding.
The A-List Hits “The Blacklist”
A spectacular season finale for a phenomenal freshman series.
There were shocking deaths, revelations, and riveting performances. James Spader
capped his genius year on the series with a subtle and emotional scene with the delightful
Megan Boone.
As Red attempted to extricate himself from Liz’s paternal suspicions, it was the painful longing that James Spader expressed that hinted ever so slightly that Red was lying. It is moments like that that helped this show transcend a procedural and cement itself as a legitimate drama.
As Red attempted to extricate himself from Liz’s paternal suspicions, it was the painful longing that James Spader expressed that hinted ever so slightly that Red was lying. It is moments like that that helped this show transcend a procedural and cement itself as a legitimate drama.
Finale Fever on “Dancing with the Stars”
Between Amy Purdy’s electrifying table routine and Candace
Cameron Bure’s “Nasty” jazz number -- the dance floor was left sweltering from the
heat of incredible performances. This season’s race for the mirror ball has
been fun and exciting.
Most Robust Debut = “Penny Dreadful”
“Penny Dreadful” had a strong premiere, that’s tension was slightly dampened
with one too many dramatic pauses. Overshadowing that small problem is the
exceedingly brilliant Eva Green and Timothy Dalton, two actors that could make
reading a phonebook a compelling can’t-miss.
Provocation of Thought on “Fargo”
While Molly continued her exhaustive investigation of the
unassuming Lester. Gus Grimly was paid a visit by his neighbor, who shared a
grizzly story about a man who gave up everything to help others, and the visual accompaniment
left a searing impression. It was an extreme morality tale that drove its point
across and offered an array of interpretations depending on a viewer's standpoint.
“Reign” Reigns Supreme
A magnificent season of the Renaissance-era drama concluded with relationships
hanging in the balance, ineffaceable character development, a surprising death, and lives left in mortal danger. Yes, excitement for the next season is
palatable.
The Predictable “Vampire Diaries”
At least it was consistent, a not-so-great
finale to shepherd off an underwhelming season. After the previous week’s last-minute
twist offered an opportunity for the show to shake things up considerably, it
relied on old habits to get out of it.
Death means nothing in “The Vampire Diaries.” There are no stakes anymore. The good news is the best teacher in Mystic Falls returned from the dead. “The Vampire Diaries” never bothers to tell how they still have a body to return to.
Death means nothing in “The Vampire Diaries.” There are no stakes anymore. The good news is the best teacher in Mystic Falls returned from the dead. “The Vampire Diaries” never bothers to tell how they still have a body to return to.
You Win Some, You Lose Everything on “Revenge”
As the season closed down, the rivalry was reset
as Victoria will likely take the crown of revenge seeker next season. As
tiring as it has been to watch Emily dominate Victoria, it will be interesting to see the Queen of the Hamptons take her well-earned
karmic vengeance upon Emily.
As the series bid adieu to its worst character (the loathsome Aiden), it put one of its best in mortal jeopardy. If they were to succumb to their injuries, it would be the worst misstep of the entire series.
As the series bid adieu to its worst character (the loathsome Aiden), it put one of its best in mortal jeopardy. If they were to succumb to their injuries, it would be the worst misstep of the entire series.
Conrad and his portrayer Henry
Czerny bring incomparable class and entertainment to the series. As bad as “Revenge” can be, it has always had one thing going for it: Conrad and his
dynamic with Victoria, courtesy of Czerny’s gloriously fiery chemistry with
Madeline Stowe. Getting rid of half of the series’ biggest bright spot would not
leave much light left.
Shot Through the Heart on “Arrow”
Since Mr. Sheffield told Fran that he loved her and then
took it back on “The Nanny, " a love confession has been this cruel. Oliver’s convincing
declaration of love for the endearing Felicy turns out to be a ploy to convince Slade to take her hostage.
It was a dastardly blow to a true heroine and those that thought the series had earned its first true shock of the season. As Felicity later probed the claim’s possible veracity, she was coldly shut down by an aloof Oliver. He has done some brutal things this season on “Arrow,” but this emotional bait-and-switch took the cake.
It was a dastardly blow to a true heroine and those that thought the series had earned its first true shock of the season. As Felicity later probed the claim’s possible veracity, she was coldly shut down by an aloof Oliver. He has done some brutal things this season on “Arrow,” but this emotional bait-and-switch took the cake.
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