A weekly feature in which we're trying to find the most compelling, best acted, written, directed and just generally great scenes that we've seen recently on TV.
ARROW, "The Secret Origin of Felicity Smoak", November 5, 2014, Actors: Emily Bett Rickards and more, The Scenes: Oliver and Diggle meet Felicity's mom & Felicity and her mother's argument
Justyna Kubica: There are so many dark, emotional and action-packed moments on the show, they're often great but it's also very refreshing to see scenes much lighter and funny like in this episode. I usually end up picking the scenes with the biggest emotional effect on the characters and/or beautifully acted and written. But this time, I couldn't help but choose the moment that made my day and left me laughing for a while. It was lovely to pick Felicity's mother who seems like a truly great character and I just adored Oliver and Diggle's reactions when they met her. Usually serious and quiet Oliver spent the entire moment with a smile on his face which is such a rare thing to see on the show. Just a perfect example of the great dynamics of Team Arrow (it's a shame Roy didn't join them), especially with Diggle's line about baby Sara: "Why not, Oliver? Who's she going to tell?" when Oliver doesn't want her in their Arrowcave. Kudos to the cast & crew for the great episode!
Sylvie C: Donna meeting Oliver and Diggle at Verdant was hilarious. I really loved Felicity's mom. I hope we'll see her again.
Bradley Adams: The argument between Felicity and her mother at Queen Consolidated. Emily Bett Rickards really shone in this episode, but this particular scene stood out. Rickards was superb as she launched her frustrations onto her mother, while Charlotte Ross was also fantastic.
Daniel van der Veer: Felicity give her mother a speech and tells her the truth. This was quite a good scene as you could feel how frustrated Felicity was with her mother. Also some great acting from Emily Bett Rickards and Charlotte Ross.
Ben Norton: Emily Bett Rickards had a standout performance in this scene, probably her best so far. This scene was really superb. Also picked by Sharon Seymour, Diana mack and Jamie Coudeville
CRIMINAL MINDS, "If the Shoe Fits", November 5, 2014, Actors: A. J. Cook and more, The Scene: JJ and her mom get into an argument
Laura Markus: When JJ and her mom Sandy got into an argument. JJ was upset with Sandy about how she told her son Henry about her deceased sister Rosaline. Sandy thinks that Henry should have already known about her. JJ says that they should wait until he's old enough to understand. This was a particularly amazing scene because JJ actually showed emotions, and fans of the show will note this doesn't always happen. A.J. Cook really impressed me.
DOCTOR WHO, "Death in Heaven", November 8, 2014, Actors: Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman and more, The Scenes: The Brigadier shows up & Clara and the Doctor say goodbye & The Doctor discovers Missy lied about Gallifrey
Justyna Kubica: It was truly impossible to choose just one scene from the episode, I had at least a few I could easily mention here (like the two others in the article) but in the end I decided to go with the Brigadier's surprising rescue. It was just such a sad, heartbreaking episode. Seeing poor Danny like that was incredibly hard to watch, his final sacrifice, Clara's goodbye to Danny and then the Doctor, the Doctor's reaction to Missy's lie about Gallifrey, Osgood's death... There were hardly any hopeful moments in the finale but there was one I absolutely loved. Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, showing up to help the Doctor ("save his soul"), rescue his daughter and finally being saluted by his old friend, the Doctor, was such a beautiful and moving moment. And just what I needed to see in this very dark hour. It's great to see some of the characters from the Original Who being remembered now. As someone who only had a chance to watch the New Series I'm always glad to learn more about the Doctor and his companions' history. The scene also marks Missy's death, though I highly doubt it's the end of the Master's story. To sum up, it was quite a finale! Already miss the show. Kudos!
Nirat Anop: Clara and the Doctor say Goodbye. In what was an emotionally unravelling finale, for me seeing Clara and the Doctor lie to each other to spare each others feelings was heartbreaking. They have come so far and become such great friends to see them not want each other to worry (or at least that's how I perceived it) was honorable. I thought Clara withholding Danny not returning to spare the young boy was admirable and even more heartbreaking when Clara told Twelve, Danny and her were "going to be fine". I really did enjoy the hug but as the TARDIS "vworps" away I really thought it would end there. Then enters Nick Frost (Santa) making me think all should be ok but if Doctor Who has taught me anything, it's don't blink.
Sandi: The Doctor discovers Missy lied about Gallifrey. In a finale filled with amazing scenes it should be hard to pick just one out, but this was easy due to the power of Capaldi's silent performance and Gold's haunting music. The hopefulness as he inputted the co-ordinates, the trepidation as he opened the door to see empty space, and then the sheer anger and sense of isolation as he beat the console and collapsed, alone, in a heap was heartbreaking. Peter Capaldi's portrayal of the Doctor is superb, long may he stay in the role!
GOTHAM, "Penguin's Umbrella", November 3, 2014, Actors: Robin Lord Taylor, John Doman, The Scene: Penguin shows up at Falcone's
Tonya Papanikolas: What a great twist. Nothing is ever as it seems. I thought Penguin was there to kill Falcone and then it turns out Penguin is Falcone's snitch and has been helping him the whole time. The flashbacks to their deal just emphasized that Penguin is a force to be reckoned with. He is deceptively clever. The plot to get Fish Mooney's lover Nicolai out of the way was smart on Falcone's behalf. It looks like he has the upper hand. And Penguin requesting that Gordon live showed both that Falcone respects Penguin enough to comply - and proved again how much Penguin is looking out for Jim.
Sandi: Cobblepot & Falcone's plan is revealed. That sly old Penguin, he has been playing the long game and is doing very well out of it. I loved this twist, though Falcone really should be more concerned that he's not being played too. I can't wait to see what else Cobblepot has in store for his 'friendship' with Jim.
GRACEPOINT, "Episode Six", November 6, 2014, Actors: Nick Nolte, Michael Peña, The Scene: Jack tells Mark what happened with his wife and son
Tonya Papanikolas: Nick Nolte gave such a powerful performance in this scene. The way he physically shook and his voice wavered was riveting. He made you feel terrible for him and believe he wasn't the killer. The scene was also written and directed well. As the mob waited to convict him, it was a nice touch to have Mark Solano be the one who approached him, listening to Jack's story and believing him. The story itself was horribly sad, learning that Jack had lost a 9-year-old son and realizing he was working with these young boys because he missed his son so much. Jack truly understood what Mark was going through. Though the whole relationship with his wife was still weird and creepy, this scene set up the awfulness of the sad ending where presumably innocent Jack takes his own life after the town turns against him and his darkest secrets are revealed to the world.
HAWAII FIVE-0, "Ina Paha (If Perhaps)", November 7, 2014, Actors: Alex O'Loughlin, Mark Dacascos and more, The Scenes: Steve fights Wo Fat & The Montage at the end of the episode
Bradley Adams: Steve fights Wo Fat. Though the show has always done fantastic stunt scenes, they've not really done that many huge fight scenes. The minute and a half long battle between Steve and Wo Fat had been building for four years, and it was magnificent to watch. Also picked by Klutzy girl
Ben Norton: The Montage at the end of the episode. This was a superb ending to an already great episode. The montage brought together the whole episode perfectly and showed how much this show has come so far.
HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, "He Deserved to Die", November 6, 2014, Actors: Katie Findlay, Alfred Enoch and more, The Scenes: Rebecca is confirmed as Sam's killer & Wes and Rebecca have sex/Lila Stangard's autopsy
A Dahne: Rebecca is confirmed as Sam's killer. After weeks of barely getting anything on the murder mysteries, they release a significant detail. It was Rebecca who hit Sam with the trophy, presumably in self-defense. While it still doesn't explain why these law students besides Wes would risk prison to cover for her, it did feel like we were getting answers and making progress. It also made Rebecca more shady so it adds suspense to the Lila death as well.
Jimmy Ryan: I loved the beautifully directed intimate scene between Wes and Rebecca crossed with Lila Stangard's autopsy. The macro photography, backing track and directing made this such a hot, sexy scene and the autopsy crossed between contrasted the beginnings of life with the beginnings of death. Without a doubt one of this season's best scenes. Also picked by Bradley Adams, Sharon Seymour, Diana mack and Jamie Coudeville
ONCE UPON A TIME, "Family Business", November 2, 2014, Actor: Emilie de Ravin, The Scene: Belle confronts her reflection
Pablozky21: After being sidelined for most of the show with not much development overall, we finally get to see more of Belle. She gets to know what deep down she feels about herself; she risked Anna's life for her memories and ultimately lost her to the Snow Queen, and that is a burden that haunts her. Most surprisingly comes that deep down she knows the dagger Rumple gave her is fake. As such we are told that Belle actually knows what Rumple is up to. It's a wonderful moment of selfawerness and it makes Belle a more interesting character than ever before, and I also appreciate how the episode as a whole ties her up with the whole story arc of the season.
Nirat Anop: The Snow Queens Mirror now imbued with Shattered Sight reflected the darkest parts of Belle's soul which was truly intriguing. Belle was highlighted in a more darker manner, it was interesting to know that Belle did have doubt in the back of her mind about Rumple and that it did worry her. This lingering thought was so easily accessed by the mirror which makes me quite worried about the power this mirror possess and its subsequent effects. The mind is a powerful opponent and it was definitely showcased on this episode.
REIGN, "Three Queens", November 6, 2014, Actors: Craig Parker, Anna Popplewell, The Scene: Lola tricks Narcisse at bath time
Sandi: An unusual scene for me to pick; a bit shippy and it has a character I'm not so keen on in, Lola. But I am loving Craig Parker as Narcisse and it was fun to see his character discombobulated for once. He's a perfect replacement for Alan van Sprang in the show, and although I'd rather see him sparring with Fellows more often he is certainly upping anyone's game when he shares a scene with them. I'm enjoying the uneasy ambiguity he brings to the role.
SCANDAL, "Baby Made a Mess", November 6, 2014, Actors: Darby Stanchfield, Kerry Washington, The Scene: Abby breaks down after seeing her abusive ex-husband
Klutzy girl: Darby knocked it out of the park the entire episode but Abby breaking down after seeing her abusive ex-husband for the first time was so powerful. I'm glad Liv was there for support.
THE 100, "Reapercussions", November 5, 2014, Actors: Henry Ian Cusick, Thomas McDonell and more, The Scenes: Kane asks Abby to be Chancellor while he's gone & Finn kills the grounder & Kane has Abby punished
A Dahne: Kane asks Abby to be Chancellor while he's gone. There were a lot of great interactions in this episode with Clarke/Anya and Bellamy/Finn but the Kane and Abby dynamic felt like a real turning point. To go from punishment as a deterrant to deciding that diplomacy was their only option to survive, Kane showed more growth in one episode than many do in a season. Here's hoping he will be as willing to bend when he and the 100 are back in camp together.
Pablozky21: Finn kills the grounder - Finn was never a character I really cared about in season one as I found him to be too bland or stereotypical most of the time, so I found this development quite surprising; the show is making him go through a darker road and I like how it makes it a more complex character. Whereas Bellamy decides that he already has too much blood on his hand, Finn finally has enough of passively waiting for stuff to happen and he takes action. It's an incredible contrast of where these characters stood on the previous season and it shows that they have layers of complexity. Why doesn't The 100 rate better? Seriously, there are a few shows on TV that showcase these levels of complexity on their characters and this is one of them.
Sylvie C: Bellamy and Murphy are arguing over the faith of the Grounder when Finn coldly executed him. The pacific Finn being ruthless was freaking me out this week and this particular scene was really intense to watch.
Daniel van der Veer: Kane has Abby punished. The 100 had an outstanding episode this week and one of the most powerful scenes comes when Abby is shocklashed under Kane's orders. Paige Turco was amazing as she showed how painful the torture was while it was also very clear that she was still fighting. You just knew that this wouldn't change the way she did things. Meanwhile, Henry Ian Cusick showed how tortured Kane was as this was clearly something he didn't want to do. It also made him realize that he is not the right leader for Camp Jaha.
THE BIG BANG THEORY, "The Prom Equivalency", November 6, 2014, Actors: Jim Parsons, Mayim Bialik, The Scene: Sheldon tells Amy that he loves her, Geo N: One of the best characters on TV right now is Sheldon Cooper and the scene from Thursday's episode, "The Prom Equivalency", where Sheldon says, "I love you, too", to Amy was incredible and amazing. I believe it is a scene that will be talked about for decades to come.
Pablozky21: Absolutely brilliant; after a couple of lackluster episodes TBBT finally got back to its groove with an episode that featured a lot of heart, and the best scene of the episode came from the very emotional chat Amy and Sheldon had. The most surprising moment came when Amy was about to tell Sheldon that she loves him, but he beats her to it. Jim Parson absolutely killed it, and Mayim Bialik's simple and heartfelt reply "You said it" is also wonderful. Sheldon may be a pain in the ass most of the time, but there is something human about him deep down, and when the show reaches out to it, it is when it is at its best, it's when we see the show's heart.
THE BLACKLIST, "The Scimitar", November 3, 2014, Actors: James Spader, Peter Stormare, The Scene: Red meets with Berlin at the end
Ben Norton: Red meets with Berlin at the end of the episode. This scene really intrigues me to what is going to happen next, a cliffhanger like that really makes me wonder what is going to happen in the fall finale.
Daniel van der Veer: Even though I figured that ending was coming due to me seeing a photo on The Blacklist's Facebook page before seeing the episode, it was still a pretty revealing scene. It changes the game now that Berlin knows his daughter is alive. It means the things he did to hurt Red (including killing Meera) were all for nothing. I can't wait to see how Monday's fall finale will deal with the fallout of this reveal.
Diana mack: Reddington shows Zoe to Berlin revealing she's his daughter. Also picked by Geo N
THE GOOD WIFE, "Message Discipline", November 2, 2014, Actors: Julianna Margulies, David Hyde Pierce, The Scene: Frank Prady tells Alicia he's running for State's Attorney
Tonya Papanikolas: What a great scene. David Hyde Pierce was fantastic. He looked so sincere, heartfelt and wounded. Julianna Margulies did a great job of playing a different side of Alicia. For a change, Alicia became the bad guy, which made the scene unexpected and interesting. She was vicious and turned into the type of politician she hates. Instead of having an honest dialogue, she was bitter and mean. You ended up rooting for Prady. I can't wait to see more of him and their interaction.
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, "The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get", November 6, 2014, Actor: Ian Somerhalder, The Scene: Damon calls Bonnie's cell phone
Sylvie C: Damon calling Bonnie's cell phone just to hear her voice and leaving her a message where he admit he missed her. I love the development in their relationship as long as they stay in the friendship zone. Also picked by Jamie Coudeville
THE WALKING DEAD, "Slabtown", November 2, 2014, Actors: Emily Kinney, Tyler James Williams and more, The Scenes: Beth uses a zombie to kill the rapey cop & Beth and Noah try to shoot their way out
DarkUFO: Beth uses a zombie to kill the rapey cop. Also picked by Geo N
Sharon Seymour: Beth and Noah try to shoot their way through the Zombies in slo-motion.
WHITE COLLAR, "Borrowed Time", November 6, 2014, Actors: Matt Bomer, Tim DeKay, Tiffani Thiessen and more, The Scenes: Elizabeth's pregnant & Neal reunites with Peter
Klutzy girl: Elizabeth's pregnant. I would have been fine with it if they ended the series without kids but I'm just so happy for them. Peter's reaction was so adorable and they'll be great parents, especially since they've been parenting Neal for the last five years.
A Dahne: Neal reunites with Peter, who is posing as a con. The look on his face was priceless when the door opened and Peter was on the other side. I loved Mozzie and Peter working together but it was great to see Neal and Peter in sync again.
Justyna Kubica: There are so many dark, emotional and action-packed moments on the show, they're often great but it's also very refreshing to see scenes much lighter and funny like in this episode. I usually end up picking the scenes with the biggest emotional effect on the characters and/or beautifully acted and written. But this time, I couldn't help but choose the moment that made my day and left me laughing for a while. It was lovely to pick Felicity's mother who seems like a truly great character and I just adored Oliver and Diggle's reactions when they met her. Usually serious and quiet Oliver spent the entire moment with a smile on his face which is such a rare thing to see on the show. Just a perfect example of the great dynamics of Team Arrow (it's a shame Roy didn't join them), especially with Diggle's line about baby Sara: "Why not, Oliver? Who's she going to tell?" when Oliver doesn't want her in their Arrowcave. Kudos to the cast & crew for the great episode!
Sylvie C: Donna meeting Oliver and Diggle at Verdant was hilarious. I really loved Felicity's mom. I hope we'll see her again.
Bradley Adams: The argument between Felicity and her mother at Queen Consolidated. Emily Bett Rickards really shone in this episode, but this particular scene stood out. Rickards was superb as she launched her frustrations onto her mother, while Charlotte Ross was also fantastic.
Daniel van der Veer: Felicity give her mother a speech and tells her the truth. This was quite a good scene as you could feel how frustrated Felicity was with her mother. Also some great acting from Emily Bett Rickards and Charlotte Ross.
Ben Norton: Emily Bett Rickards had a standout performance in this scene, probably her best so far. This scene was really superb. Also picked by Sharon Seymour, Diana mack and Jamie Coudeville
Laura Markus: When JJ and her mom Sandy got into an argument. JJ was upset with Sandy about how she told her son Henry about her deceased sister Rosaline. Sandy thinks that Henry should have already known about her. JJ says that they should wait until he's old enough to understand. This was a particularly amazing scene because JJ actually showed emotions, and fans of the show will note this doesn't always happen. A.J. Cook really impressed me.
Justyna Kubica: It was truly impossible to choose just one scene from the episode, I had at least a few I could easily mention here (like the two others in the article) but in the end I decided to go with the Brigadier's surprising rescue. It was just such a sad, heartbreaking episode. Seeing poor Danny like that was incredibly hard to watch, his final sacrifice, Clara's goodbye to Danny and then the Doctor, the Doctor's reaction to Missy's lie about Gallifrey, Osgood's death... There were hardly any hopeful moments in the finale but there was one I absolutely loved. Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, showing up to help the Doctor ("save his soul"), rescue his daughter and finally being saluted by his old friend, the Doctor, was such a beautiful and moving moment. And just what I needed to see in this very dark hour. It's great to see some of the characters from the Original Who being remembered now. As someone who only had a chance to watch the New Series I'm always glad to learn more about the Doctor and his companions' history. The scene also marks Missy's death, though I highly doubt it's the end of the Master's story. To sum up, it was quite a finale! Already miss the show. Kudos!
Nirat Anop: Clara and the Doctor say Goodbye. In what was an emotionally unravelling finale, for me seeing Clara and the Doctor lie to each other to spare each others feelings was heartbreaking. They have come so far and become such great friends to see them not want each other to worry (or at least that's how I perceived it) was honorable. I thought Clara withholding Danny not returning to spare the young boy was admirable and even more heartbreaking when Clara told Twelve, Danny and her were "going to be fine". I really did enjoy the hug but as the TARDIS "vworps" away I really thought it would end there. Then enters Nick Frost (Santa) making me think all should be ok but if Doctor Who has taught me anything, it's don't blink.
Sandi: The Doctor discovers Missy lied about Gallifrey. In a finale filled with amazing scenes it should be hard to pick just one out, but this was easy due to the power of Capaldi's silent performance and Gold's haunting music. The hopefulness as he inputted the co-ordinates, the trepidation as he opened the door to see empty space, and then the sheer anger and sense of isolation as he beat the console and collapsed, alone, in a heap was heartbreaking. Peter Capaldi's portrayal of the Doctor is superb, long may he stay in the role!
Tonya Papanikolas: What a great twist. Nothing is ever as it seems. I thought Penguin was there to kill Falcone and then it turns out Penguin is Falcone's snitch and has been helping him the whole time. The flashbacks to their deal just emphasized that Penguin is a force to be reckoned with. He is deceptively clever. The plot to get Fish Mooney's lover Nicolai out of the way was smart on Falcone's behalf. It looks like he has the upper hand. And Penguin requesting that Gordon live showed both that Falcone respects Penguin enough to comply - and proved again how much Penguin is looking out for Jim.
Sandi: Cobblepot & Falcone's plan is revealed. That sly old Penguin, he has been playing the long game and is doing very well out of it. I loved this twist, though Falcone really should be more concerned that he's not being played too. I can't wait to see what else Cobblepot has in store for his 'friendship' with Jim.
Tonya Papanikolas: Nick Nolte gave such a powerful performance in this scene. The way he physically shook and his voice wavered was riveting. He made you feel terrible for him and believe he wasn't the killer. The scene was also written and directed well. As the mob waited to convict him, it was a nice touch to have Mark Solano be the one who approached him, listening to Jack's story and believing him. The story itself was horribly sad, learning that Jack had lost a 9-year-old son and realizing he was working with these young boys because he missed his son so much. Jack truly understood what Mark was going through. Though the whole relationship with his wife was still weird and creepy, this scene set up the awfulness of the sad ending where presumably innocent Jack takes his own life after the town turns against him and his darkest secrets are revealed to the world.
Bradley Adams: Steve fights Wo Fat. Though the show has always done fantastic stunt scenes, they've not really done that many huge fight scenes. The minute and a half long battle between Steve and Wo Fat had been building for four years, and it was magnificent to watch. Also picked by Klutzy girl
Ben Norton: The Montage at the end of the episode. This was a superb ending to an already great episode. The montage brought together the whole episode perfectly and showed how much this show has come so far.
A Dahne: Rebecca is confirmed as Sam's killer. After weeks of barely getting anything on the murder mysteries, they release a significant detail. It was Rebecca who hit Sam with the trophy, presumably in self-defense. While it still doesn't explain why these law students besides Wes would risk prison to cover for her, it did feel like we were getting answers and making progress. It also made Rebecca more shady so it adds suspense to the Lila death as well.
Jimmy Ryan: I loved the beautifully directed intimate scene between Wes and Rebecca crossed with Lila Stangard's autopsy. The macro photography, backing track and directing made this such a hot, sexy scene and the autopsy crossed between contrasted the beginnings of life with the beginnings of death. Without a doubt one of this season's best scenes. Also picked by Bradley Adams, Sharon Seymour, Diana mack and Jamie Coudeville
Pablozky21: After being sidelined for most of the show with not much development overall, we finally get to see more of Belle. She gets to know what deep down she feels about herself; she risked Anna's life for her memories and ultimately lost her to the Snow Queen, and that is a burden that haunts her. Most surprisingly comes that deep down she knows the dagger Rumple gave her is fake. As such we are told that Belle actually knows what Rumple is up to. It's a wonderful moment of selfawerness and it makes Belle a more interesting character than ever before, and I also appreciate how the episode as a whole ties her up with the whole story arc of the season.
Nirat Anop: The Snow Queens Mirror now imbued with Shattered Sight reflected the darkest parts of Belle's soul which was truly intriguing. Belle was highlighted in a more darker manner, it was interesting to know that Belle did have doubt in the back of her mind about Rumple and that it did worry her. This lingering thought was so easily accessed by the mirror which makes me quite worried about the power this mirror possess and its subsequent effects. The mind is a powerful opponent and it was definitely showcased on this episode.
Sandi: An unusual scene for me to pick; a bit shippy and it has a character I'm not so keen on in, Lola. But I am loving Craig Parker as Narcisse and it was fun to see his character discombobulated for once. He's a perfect replacement for Alan van Sprang in the show, and although I'd rather see him sparring with Fellows more often he is certainly upping anyone's game when he shares a scene with them. I'm enjoying the uneasy ambiguity he brings to the role.
SCANDAL, "Baby Made a Mess", November 6, 2014, Actors: Darby Stanchfield, Kerry Washington, The Scene: Abby breaks down after seeing her abusive ex-husband
Klutzy girl: Darby knocked it out of the park the entire episode but Abby breaking down after seeing her abusive ex-husband for the first time was so powerful. I'm glad Liv was there for support.
A Dahne: Kane asks Abby to be Chancellor while he's gone. There were a lot of great interactions in this episode with Clarke/Anya and Bellamy/Finn but the Kane and Abby dynamic felt like a real turning point. To go from punishment as a deterrant to deciding that diplomacy was their only option to survive, Kane showed more growth in one episode than many do in a season. Here's hoping he will be as willing to bend when he and the 100 are back in camp together.
Pablozky21: Finn kills the grounder - Finn was never a character I really cared about in season one as I found him to be too bland or stereotypical most of the time, so I found this development quite surprising; the show is making him go through a darker road and I like how it makes it a more complex character. Whereas Bellamy decides that he already has too much blood on his hand, Finn finally has enough of passively waiting for stuff to happen and he takes action. It's an incredible contrast of where these characters stood on the previous season and it shows that they have layers of complexity. Why doesn't The 100 rate better? Seriously, there are a few shows on TV that showcase these levels of complexity on their characters and this is one of them.
Sylvie C: Bellamy and Murphy are arguing over the faith of the Grounder when Finn coldly executed him. The pacific Finn being ruthless was freaking me out this week and this particular scene was really intense to watch.
Daniel van der Veer: Kane has Abby punished. The 100 had an outstanding episode this week and one of the most powerful scenes comes when Abby is shocklashed under Kane's orders. Paige Turco was amazing as she showed how painful the torture was while it was also very clear that she was still fighting. You just knew that this wouldn't change the way she did things. Meanwhile, Henry Ian Cusick showed how tortured Kane was as this was clearly something he didn't want to do. It also made him realize that he is not the right leader for Camp Jaha.
Pablozky21: Absolutely brilliant; after a couple of lackluster episodes TBBT finally got back to its groove with an episode that featured a lot of heart, and the best scene of the episode came from the very emotional chat Amy and Sheldon had. The most surprising moment came when Amy was about to tell Sheldon that she loves him, but he beats her to it. Jim Parson absolutely killed it, and Mayim Bialik's simple and heartfelt reply "You said it" is also wonderful. Sheldon may be a pain in the ass most of the time, but there is something human about him deep down, and when the show reaches out to it, it is when it is at its best, it's when we see the show's heart.
Ben Norton: Red meets with Berlin at the end of the episode. This scene really intrigues me to what is going to happen next, a cliffhanger like that really makes me wonder what is going to happen in the fall finale.
Daniel van der Veer: Even though I figured that ending was coming due to me seeing a photo on The Blacklist's Facebook page before seeing the episode, it was still a pretty revealing scene. It changes the game now that Berlin knows his daughter is alive. It means the things he did to hurt Red (including killing Meera) were all for nothing. I can't wait to see how Monday's fall finale will deal with the fallout of this reveal.
Diana mack: Reddington shows Zoe to Berlin revealing she's his daughter. Also picked by Geo N
Tonya Papanikolas: What a great scene. David Hyde Pierce was fantastic. He looked so sincere, heartfelt and wounded. Julianna Margulies did a great job of playing a different side of Alicia. For a change, Alicia became the bad guy, which made the scene unexpected and interesting. She was vicious and turned into the type of politician she hates. Instead of having an honest dialogue, she was bitter and mean. You ended up rooting for Prady. I can't wait to see more of him and their interaction.
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, "The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get", November 6, 2014, Actor: Ian Somerhalder, The Scene: Damon calls Bonnie's cell phone
Sylvie C: Damon calling Bonnie's cell phone just to hear her voice and leaving her a message where he admit he missed her. I love the development in their relationship as long as they stay in the friendship zone. Also picked by Jamie Coudeville
THE WALKING DEAD, "Slabtown", November 2, 2014, Actors: Emily Kinney, Tyler James Williams and more, The Scenes: Beth uses a zombie to kill the rapey cop & Beth and Noah try to shoot their way out
DarkUFO: Beth uses a zombie to kill the rapey cop. Also picked by Geo N
Sharon Seymour: Beth and Noah try to shoot their way through the Zombies in slo-motion.
Klutzy girl: Elizabeth's pregnant. I would have been fine with it if they ended the series without kids but I'm just so happy for them. Peter's reaction was so adorable and they'll be great parents, especially since they've been parenting Neal for the last five years.
A Dahne: Neal reunites with Peter, who is posing as a con. The look on his face was priceless when the door opened and Peter was on the other side. I loved Mozzie and Peter working together but it was great to see Neal and Peter in sync again.
I couldn't pick a third scene, there were just too many great ones to choose from. So, here's my honorable mention list:
ReplyDeleteDoctor Who - Clara and the Doctor say goodbye & The Doctor discovers Missy lied about Gallifrey
Gotham - Penguin shows up at Falcone's
Hawaii Five 0 - The Montage at the end of the episode
The 100 - Kane asks Abby to be Chancellor while he's gone & Finn kills the grounder (!?!)
The Big Bang Theory - Sheldon tells Amy that he loves her
The Vampire Diaries - Damon calls Bonnie's cell phone (literally the only scene I've seen from the episode!)
And probably more since I still have a few things to watch ;)
All the The 100 scenes. Also: The Blacklist and Arrow. Haven't watched HTGAWM or Stalker yet.
ReplyDeleteOthers: revenge= charlotte kills thqt guy by an accident
ReplyDelete"The Big Bang Theory - Sheldon tells Amy that he loves her"
ReplyDeleteFINALLY!
Once Upon A Time - Belle confronts her reflection. (This was such a well done scene, I loved it)
ReplyDeleteThe 100- Kane has Abby punished (this was a really powerful scene, also well done)
The 100 - Finn kills the grounder (I loved this, I hope we see more moments like that from him)
Doctor Who: "Never trust a hug. It's just a way to hide your face." Right in the feelings. Thank you, Steven.
ReplyDeleteMy honorable mention list:
- Homeland (From A to B and Back Again) - Aayan's end, the reveal of Saul as an hostage and Carrie's plan falling apart (great, grey stuff);
- The Affair ("4") - Alison talks about Gabriel with Noah;
- Sons of Anarchy (What a Piece of Work is Man): “This is on you, Jackson. Your betrayal. Never lie to me again.”
I picked the Scandal one, The first Walking Dead one and selected other cuz it was missing the strongest reaction i've ever had to a TV show in a looong time. That 2nd phone call between Fitz and Olivia. When he said, "I’d finally kiss you. On the mouth. So you could taste yourself." I was dead and gone. Tony's voice just... I can't. Imma be randomly remembering this moment in the years to come and have to brace myself before i can continue what I was doing previously.
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ReplyDeleteH50: Steve's breakdown once they found him; the montage
TBBT (even though I've only seen gifsets of the scene): Sheldon tells Amy he loves her
White Collar: Neal and Peter reunite
TVD-Damon calls Bonnie
ReplyDeleteReign-Mary and Catherine scenes, even though Reign is giving too much Lola right now, I'll agree on the Lola and Narcisse
OUAT-Belle's reflection
The 100-Kane wants Abby to be Chancellor...I'm really starting to think that I'm shipping those two...
Cheers for posting, as ever, Justyna. Sorry I cut it so fine with my three picks as well, I'm all kinds of late with things this week...
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Just about the whole of the Doctor Who finale, what a brilliant send off for S8 that was. Gonna miss Danny Pink, and I'm sure Missy only teleported out as the effect was the practically the same as when she did so in the plane earlier, and there's always a way out of the Nethersphere for her anyway I'd guess.
Reign: Catherine pretending to be a commoner was hilarious, especially when she put on the act for the con-artist!Mary, love Megan Fellows :)
The two Walking Dead scenes on the list, and honorable mentions:
ReplyDelete1) The Big Bang Theory - Penny and Leonard dancing at their special prom. They are a normal couple, and in love. Changing Penny's character to be smart and competent has worked well.
2) Grimm - Bud the Eisbieber expresses his worries about Theresa being a Grimm, and when Monroe explains that she's okay because she's Nick's friend, and to keep it quiet, Bud races out--obviously wanting to spread this gossip.
I had to go with Kane and Abby. All of their interactions were great but for me, Henry Ian Cusick was amazing when he had her punished. He looked as though he were watching a loved ones funeral and Paige Turco looked like she had defiant ice in her veins. Abby never gave in and Kane damned himself. Every time he said "Again", I expected to see a tear fall.
ReplyDeleteThe Arrow, Once Upon a Time, Walking Dead, and Vampire Diaries scenes mentioned.
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Arrow: Roy has the nightmare of killing Sara (twist - but better not be true in any way!)
Grimm: Monroe and Rosalee work with Renard's mother (too funny), Trubel fights in the ring
Constantine: Zed saves Constantine (she's very useful!) & Chas gives him orange juice (love the friendship) And I have to mention Zed's visions because her visions are very cool. So is how time freezes when Manny shows up.
For me other. Bobby's death on Sons of Anarchy. How is it the shows I always love never get any love on this site?
ReplyDeleteThat JJ scene is VERY important. I cannot stress that enough. It obviously could've been more, but for the time being it was great.
ReplyDeleteTVD:
ReplyDelete1. Damon calls Bonnie, it put in words the friendship those build up in those 4 month.
2. Damon and Alaric scene: Hilariously funny ranting from Damon, and then he took the booze from Alaric as punishment, awesome scene.
The 100: Kane making Abby chancellor, best twist. Finn is one my favorite characters, but choosing him killing the grounder as best scene seems weird. Shocking yes, but best?!?
Arrow: Felicity defending herself at the end, knocking the guy out. Way to go girl!
Blacklist: Ending was good but predictable, I never thought she was Red's daughter so there was only one choice left and I am glad it is out in the open.
Mary and Catherine in the carriage when they devise a plan to defend themselves. Mary reveals a dagger she must keep when living at court, what?, and Catherine reveals her hair pin. "Poison?" "You say that so hopefully now. I don't carry poison everywhere I might accidentally kill myself." Hilarious!
ReplyDeleteTo Dahne about How to get Away with Murder: Rebecca's confession in the hotel room actually left me feeling like she was lying to protect Wes because she was about to go to jail anyway.
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