HONORABLE MENTION: Carrie Preston
With a penchant for quirkiness, Elsbeth‘s titular lawyer could have easily become a caricature, but her portrayer Carrie Preston reminded us in this week’s season finale that there’s a deeply feeling person underneath that offbeat exterior. Faced with the prospect of having to leave New York and the way that upsetting idea was throwing her off her game at work, Elsbeth went through a range of emotions that seemed to surprise even her: sadness, hurt, befuddlement. When Elsbeth almost tearfully defended herself to Captain Wagner, Preston brought a new vulnerability and depth to the character, complementing her comedic skills with equally impressive dramatic chops. In her time with the NYPD, Elsbeth has proven herself to be someone who shouldn’t be dismissed, and neither should the talented Preston. — Vlada Gelman
Hopefully, Brittany Inge and especially Vince Swann from The Ms. Pat Show top the list next week. The last 10 minutes of the finale were raw, emotional, and felt incredibly real. They did so amazing with that scene and it’s a shame that 1.This show is not recognized more and 2. We have to wait to see how things play out.
Carrie Preston is so delightful as Elsbeth.
Great selections this week. Preston, Krause and Brunson were all exceptional, as you so eloquently pointed out. There is so much rich talent on broadcast television these days, it so hard to decide what to watch. It is an embarrassment of riches.
I thought a final Kudos to Freddie and the gang of the Good Doctor would have been fitting.
I hope he finally get’s a Emmy nomination and win as it baffles me that he and James spader never got Emmy nominations or win for bates motel or the good doctor for Freddie or spader the blacklist when he got Emmy nominations for Boston legal i mean season 6 spader should’ve been nominated for his faux un speech I was laughing the whole time
Was expecting him to be on this list aswell, he deserved it; aswell as the rest of the cast.
Absolutely, for them not to be given recognition the entire cast deserves, is appalling! The writing was amazing!
One of the best series finales ever!
Great choices from the ones I saw and will have to check out the others. One of the performances that impressed Mr this week was Greg Vaughan on Days of Our Lives. He could have chewed the scenery but instead portrayed devastation with a quieter yet still quite palpable performance. Also I know Doctor Who has already been recognized for Ncuti and Jinkx, but Millie Gibson showcased what a wonderful find she is in this week’s episode, in which she took center stage. The confusion becoming fear in Wales… the heartbreak at home… the triumph on the field… the acceptance as life went on… she nailed every note. Perhaps she’ll get it in a later episode with a finale reveal, but she’s already proven herself to be a gem.
The cast of The Good Doctor. An excellent series finale. Everything that fans need when a show is ending.
Excellent selections this week. I am particularly fond of Carrie Preston as ELSBETH.
That said, Eric Winter and Melissa O’Neil have been exceptional throughout S6 of THE ROOKIE, both individually (Tim, Lucy) and together (the magic that is Chenford). I’ve been hoping all season for recognition of their consistent and nuanced work.
Whether engaging in their trademark banter, basking in the warmth and security of their romance, suffering career setbacks, unraveling as a result of deeply-rooted trauma, or reeling in the devastation of their (hopefully temporary) break up, Winter and O’Neil display incredible range as they portray Tim and Lucy.
This is going to be a looong hiatus, but I am counting the days to S7 in January 2025 with great anticipation. Whatever comes next for Tim, Lucy, and Chenford, I know I can rely on Winter and O’Neil to knock it out of the park.
Peter Krause .should have been performer of the Week.
Excellent choices!
Have to give some kudos to Abbott Elementary’s William Stanford Davis. Mr. Johnson has been the series’ secret weapon for a while now, and seeing him shine in a larger role in the finale, including that touching scene with Janine, was so well-deserved. Here’s to more Mr. Johnson in Season 4!
Yes to Peter Krause but add Angela Bassett. She was key to the plot line. Her reaction to his plan to save 148 lives and call it quits was perfect.
Also Jake Mclaughlin of Will Trent. Detective Ormwood”s character development arc this season has been great to watch. His range from talking to the dead guy in the morgue to telling his wife she wasn’t taking his kids was fantastic and believable.
Thank you for recognizing the Chicago PD actors. It was a great episode with very intense and moving performances! I’m a big fan of this show! It doesn’t get the recognition it deserves because it’s not on a streaming service. But the acting and the storytelling are always top-notch!! I really like Tracy in that role, so I’m definitely going to miss her!
I completely agree about Greg Vaughan on Days of Out Lives being performer of the week. We just renewed our Peacock subscription, but when Greg Vaughan leaves, and as well as Nicole leaves in July, we will be cancelling. NBC just wants to leave the “younger” people to play on the show, when it has been these actors/actress keeping the show going after Bo and Hope left. Who wants to just watch them? NBC better rethink their decision or they will be the next soap to be cancelled.
The network TV actors you singled out (Preston, Krause, Brunson) definitely deserve the kudos. They’re often overlooked for any awards consideration now (Brunson notwithstanding; she’s lucky ABBOTT is such a critical darling) and do just as fine work as actors as performers on more highly touted streaming and cable series do. I was particularly stuck this week with Carrie Preston. For those who thought Elsbeth was just a mass of quirks and tricks, she revealed real human emotions throughout the hour, and I hope this will be her Emmy submission episode.
I really think Bailee Madisson as Imogen but really all the Liars deserve some praise for their work on PLL Summer School but more than that Sonequa Martin Green for her finale performance as Burnham on Discovery was just so touching.