As the series’ premier actor, 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: 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 Spader expressed which, hinted ever so slightly, that Red was lying. It’s moments like that which helped this show transcend being 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 Spader expressed which, hinted ever so slightly, that Red was lying. It’s moments like that which helped this show transcend being a procedural and cement itself as a legitimate drama.
Finale Fever: Dancing
with the Stars: Between Amy Purdy’s electrifying table routine and Candace
Cameron Bure’s “Nasty” jazz number; the dance floor was sweltering with the
heat of incredible performances. This season’s race for the mirror ball has
been equal parts fun and exciting.
Most Robust Debut: Penny Dreadful: It was 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.
Most Robust Debut: Penny Dreadful: It was 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: 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 stand
point.
Reigning Supreme: Reign:
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 Diaries: The 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 on this series. There are no stakes anymore. The good news is the best teacher in Mystic Falls returned from the dead. What the show never bothers to tell us is how they still have a body to return to. Click here for Season 5’s TV Report Card
You Win Some, You
Lose Everything: 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 possibly see the Queen of the Hamptons bestow upon Emily, her well-earned
karmic desserts.
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 the
show can get it has always had one thing going for it and that is 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, wouldn’t
leave much light left.
Shot through the
Heart: Arrow: Not since Mr. Sheffield told Fran that he loved her and then
took it back on “The Nanny” has a love confession been this cruel. Oliver’s convincing
declaration of love for the endearing Felicity turned out to be a ploy to convince Slade to take her hostage.
It was a dastardly blow to a true heroine and those who actually thought the series had earned its first true shock of the season. As Felicity later probed as to the claim’s possible veracity she was coldly shutdown by an aloof Oliver. He’s done some brutal things this season but this emotional bait-and-switch took the cake.
It was a dastardly blow to a true heroine and those who actually thought the series had earned its first true shock of the season. As Felicity later probed as to the claim’s possible veracity she was coldly shutdown by an aloof Oliver. He’s done some brutal things this season but this emotional bait-and-switch took the cake.
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