Note: The moments between 25 and 11 had exactly the same number of votes and their order is random. Also true for moments between 10 and 2.
25. ARROW - Oliver tells Felicity he loves her
This scene was something the fans of the two were waiting for, for a long time. It may not be the show's most important moment yet but it was a lovely surprise for many, especially considering what happened next. Jamie: "This has to be my favorite scene of the year, the one that warmed every Olicity fan's heart."
24. HAWAII FIVE 0 - The show celebrates its 100th episode
Bradley: "Hawaii Five-0's 100th stepped completely away from its procedural nature and focused solely on the ongoing rivalry between McGarrett and Wo Fat. The episode was magnificent, with the dream-like events adding hugely to it. Wo Fat's demise was something that I was not expecting, though it was a superb move, while the ending montage was a fantastic way to round out the episode, reminding us of all the best 'Ohana' moments from the show." Ben: "This was a mighty fine hour of television, the acting, dialogue everything about it was superb. H50 really went out of the park on this one."
23. THE WALKING DEAD - Carol storms Terminus
Melissa McBride - that's it! Robert: "Her acting in season 5 of TWD and Season 4 has been phenomenal. She truly is an amazing actress."
22. SLEEPY HOLLOW - Henry is revealed to be Jeremy Crane AND the Horseman of War
This reveal is one of the most shocking twists I've seen on TV and has to be one of the best ones. John Noble completely stole the moment, leaving the fans anxiously waiting for season 2. Hard to imagine a better way to end the first season. Dahne: "Nothing was more shocking all year than Henry telling Ichabod and Katrina that he is their son. Then to top it off, he is working with their biggest nemesis. The whole reveal blew my mind and is one of the best twists in TV."
21. TRUE BLOOD - The show's (terrible) end
Diana: "True Blood's series finale was one of the worst. I've never liked Sookie and Bill, but I've always thought they'd have ended up together. Instead, she gave him the true death and she started a new life. Such a boring ending." The good part of this finale? Some of the fans liked Bill's final moment on the show. Gavin: "The whole Graveyard sequence with Sookie and Bill. I hate how the final season of the show went and I was disappointed with the finale, but there was no denying how beautiful the whole scene was. The imagery, scenery, everything set this amazing tone and it was very tragic how it all turned out with an underlining beauty to it all too. Fantastic atmosphere."
20. HANNIBAL - Season 3 Renewal
Robert: "Since the show isn't exactly a mega hit, I was worried we were not going to be seeing another season of the show, but I am glad NBC stuck with it. Hannibal is one of the best acted, and well written shows I have ever come across, the quality of each episode is unbelievable. It just needs time to grow a bigger audience. " DarkUFO: "In a time where shows are hardly given a chance to find an audience and shows being cancelled far too early, it was great to see NBC give a 3rd Season to the excellent Hannibal."
19. THE MENTALIST - Season 7 Renewal
One of the best surprises in this year's renewal/cancellation news! Some of the fans were already saying goodbye after seeing the show's ratings for season 6 and then this happened. Thank you CBS. Diana: "The Mentalist being renewed for a Season 7 when no one thought it was possible."
18. HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER - Ted finally meets the Mother
There are many, many fans who are not happy about the series' conclusion. Still, this is the moment that's certainly worth remembering. Popcultureguy: "The first meeting between Ted Mosby and Tracy McConnell on a Farhampton train platform was worth the ten-year wait. Too bad the writers ruined everything with the epilogue." Jamie: "This scene was one of the few things that didn't piss me off about the finale. It truly was a great scene."
17. HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER - The final twist in mid-season finale
Robert: "It was absolutely jaw dropping when Wes returned back to the house where Sam’s dead body was only to find Professor Annalise Keating sitting at her desk watching on. It was one of these moments that leave me saying “What just happened” it was a complete shock. I did not see it coming." Gavin: "Again, a final scene of a mid-season finale makes the Top 10 for me. After Wes comes back to Annalise's house to get the murder weapon and he apologises to the dead Sam, and out of nowhere Annalise says "don't be" and it turns out she's there, so she knows what's happened and Sam is dead. Another jaw-dropper."
16. ARROW - Oliver's "death"
It was such a powerful moment, to see the show's main hero killed. No matter what happens next (and how he will return), it doesn't undermine the impact of this scene. The fight itself was both impressive and absolutely heartbreaking view. Gavin: "The final scene of the mid-season finale of Arrow when Ra's al Ghul is fighting with Oliver. Oliver doesn't do very well and it isn't long before Ra stabs Oliver with the sword and then kicks him over the cliff. Probably the most jaw-dropping moment I've seen in TV in a long time."
15. THE 100 - Finn's death
The long-lasting and painful consequences of this moment make it one of the most significant ones in the show's history. It's a real turning point in the story for many of its heroes and I don't expect some of them (like Clarke) to ever be the same. Ben: "A great moment produced by The 100, as much as I hated Finn dying, the moment when Clarke killed him was very intense and that's what makes The 100 what it is."
14. GAME OF THRONES - Tyrion's speech
This is the moment I knew it was the show's best season yet and it's probably the most powerful and award worthy performance of the year. Thank you, Peter Dinklage! Robert: "Tyrion’s speech at his trial – It was one of the greatest speeches I have heard, it was powerful, yet emotional, he meant every word. That speech was Emmy worthy."
13. TEEN WOLF - Allison's death
It was the end of the powerful, heroic, beautiful and genuinely good warrior, Allison Argent. And I truly didn't see it coming. The words from her last episode: "I love you. I'm proud of you. I'm proud of us." stayed with me since. The show is not quite the same without Allison and that makes me miss her even more. Jamie: "I'm still not over it. She was my favorite and I loved her so much with Scott. Her death turned me into a sobbing mess. The scene itself was beautifully filmed though."
12. TRUE DETECTIVE - Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson's excellent show
DarkUFO: "McConaughey and Harrelson in True Detective gave two of the best performances in years." Diana: "True Detective as best show of 2014. Intense, creepy, dark. Hands up to McConaughey and Harrelson."
11. ARROW - Arrow vs. Deathstroke
Bradley: "The fight between these two in the season two finale was glorious. The choreographing was excellent. The way it was performed was excellent. The soundtrack was excellent. But most of all, the fact that the fight in the present day and the one in the flashbacks took place at the exact same time due to the brilliant transitions put this fight on my list. Arrow's stunts are the highlight of the show, and the crew seriously outdid themselves with this one." Daniel: "Arrow fights Slade in the past and present. In the Arrow season 2 finale, Oliver finally has to fight Slade when he is cured of the Mirakuru. Not only does he fight Slade in the present, but also in the flashbacks from five years ago. This makes for a beautifully directed scene, flashing between past and present to deliver one of the series' best fights to date."
10. BANSHEE - Season 2 finale
Bradley: "I have only recently joined the Banshee bandwagon (and by recently, I mean in the last week), but woah, that finale was good. The flashbacks to Hood and Ana's time working under Rabbit was illuminating, while their last-ditch effort to kill Rabbit in the present day was incredibly tense. The gunfight at the church was highly impressive (also, Hood thinking he could attack a bunch of heavily armed men with a knife was hilarious) and I was glad that Rabbit's story ended. Also, Rebecca going very dark by killing Longshadow was a hugely shocking moment, and a turning point for her character." Sandi: "The finale was cleverly written to show the past and present mirroring each other, luckily the present had Job rescuing Hood and Carrie at the last minute with some cocky one liners and huge guns! I was sad to see Ben Cross leave the show, but on the other hand it was time to say goodbye to Rabbit, and it was handled very well." DarkUFO: "It's the best show you're not watching."
9. HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER - Keating removes her wig and makeup and confronts her husband
Bradley: "The end montage of Viola Davis removing all of her make-up, leading to her asking her husband "Why is your penis on a dead girl's phone?" burnt into my memory." Daniel: "Viola Davis is an outstanding actress that really makes HTGAWM a delight to watch. The quality of her acting is shown at the end of the series' fourth episode, when Annalise removes her wig and makeup. In doing so, Davis shows the vulnerable woman behind the mask, right before confronting her cheating husband and asking: “Why is your penis on a dead girl’s phone?”" Dahne: "This one makes the list on sheer acting talent alone. First it is rather shocking to see someone become so real on screen both physically and emotionally. Keating let herself be completely raw and vulnerable and we saw this strong woman break with every step of her nightly routine. Then the sheer anguish and rage that poured from her made this the most powerful performance of the year."
8. FARGO - The series' unforgettable run
Robert: "An absolute “Must see". The first season was magnificently written and superbly paced; it is unforgettable television. It’s gripping and mysterious with engaging characters. The acting is also phenomenal." DarkUFO: "My Number One Best Moment was that of Fargo. I was very dubious about the show when it was first announced as I was a huge fan of the movie, but the TV show blew me away and in Lorne Malvo we have one of the best villians ever to grace our screens." Diana: "Fargo was the revelation of 2014. Martin Freeman did such a good job playing Lester, a lame character very different from Sherlock's Watson. That's much to say."
7. HANNIBAL - Season 2 finale
Robert: "When Hannibal killed off the entire cast (so we think). It was a complete shocker. I expected someone to get hurt in the finale, but for all 4 characters (Abigail included) to get taken down by Hannibal was truly shocking. I don’t think I will ever forget that scene, it was mind blowing. When I was watching the scene it was as if I was getting punched repeatedly in the stomach watching my favourite characters get stabbed, sliced open, pushed out the window. Truly shocking stuff." Diana: "He stabbed Will and Jack, and Alana flew off the window. If he keeps on killing everyone, Hannibal will be the last character of his own show."
6. GREY'S ANATOMY - Cristina's goodbye
Robert: "She was one of the best characters in television history, so it was really sad when she left. The show definitely isn't the same without her." Popcultureguy: "Cristina and Meredith say goodbye on “Grey’s Anatomy.” The friendship between the “twisted sisters” was always the medical drama’s heart and soul. So while it was sad to see them part, their final scene together – dancing it out one last time to a classic choice from the show’s soundtrack – was a joy to watch." Jamie: "Meredith and Cristina's final dance - Grey's Anatomy: These two were what this show was about for me. I think I may even have cried during their goodbye. I miss Cristina like crazy, the show is just not the same without her."
5. PERSON OF INTEREST - Samaritan goes online
Ben: "Season 3 Ending - This was a pure game changer for the show, at this point we had no idea of the fate of any of our favorite characters. That's what I love about Person of Interest, there's just so many unknowns." Bradley: "At its worst, Person of Interest is still better than most shows on television. At its best, this genius show is undoubtedly the best on television. 2014 has seen the show truly move away from its once procedural element into a highly serialised, intelligent, slick masterpiece. The Samaritan storyline provides a harrowing insight into what the potentially near-future of technology could hold for the world, and does so in a highly enthralling way. Amy Acker has been incredible as Root this year, while the ever-reliable Michael Emerson has been given lots of great material and has delivered it magnificently. Additionally, the action sequences are first-rate (why wouldn't you love seeing Jim Caviezel shooting people in the knee, or Acker shooting at people with two guns through a hotel floor?) and Kevin Chapman adds a superb comedic layer. When all of these elements are working in tandem, Person of Interest is unstoppable."
4. THE FLASH - The series' big success
Bradley: "There is not a single moment from this show I can single out as being better than another. The Flash's first nine episodes have put Arrow's mostly weak season 3A to shame. When Grant Gustin came onto Arrow as Barry Allen in December 2013, I was sceptical. He delivered then, and he is delivering now. Watching him portray Barry on a weekly basis is a joy. Additionally, for someone who hadn't had an acting job (according to IMDb) prior to his appearance in Arrow last season, Carlos Valdes's Cisco is fantastic. He makes The Flash so much lighter than Arrow is, and it is all the better for it." Daniel: "The Flash deserves its high ratings on the CW. It's a very fun and fast-paaced show and is one of the best new series of the TV season. It's currently more enjoyable than Arrow and that also shows in the ratings. If only The 100 had the same ratings as The Flash, I would be over the moon."
3. THE 100 - 320 people choose to die to save their loved ones
I remember watching this episode and expecting a lot of things to happen, but not to see over 300 people sacrificing their lives to give others a chance. The music in the background, the simultaneous attempt of the 100 on Earth to send the Ark a sign, Jaha's speech and finally everyone fading away and the barrette falling on the ground - every little detail of this scene made such a powerful effect and is the reason why it's one of the most memorable moments of the year. Daniel: "In only its fifth episode of the series, The 100 shows how dark it can get by killing off 320 people on the Ark. The 100 on the ground were doing the best they could to convince the Ark they were still alive, but they were too late. This is just an example of the shocking twists that the show is now known for." Dahne: "The 100 has had many fantastic moments but this one sticks out to me because of the complete selflessness of these 320 people. It proved the best in human nature and had me tearing up. When that dad says goodbye to his daughter but can't tell her that he is about to die, it broke my heart."
2. MARVEL'S AGENTS OF SHIELD - Ward is Hydra
To be honest, for me, the scene itself wasn't probably the best part of the amazing episode but nothing was ever the same after this reveal. Hard to imagine a more defining moment for the series. A true game-changer and a turning point in the story. Popcultureguy: "Ward is Hydra on “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” The episode dealing with the fallout form “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” gave the whole show a creative jolt. But it was the reveal that bland leading man Ward was actually working with Hydra that felt particularly Whedon-esque." Gavin: "The revelation that Ward's allegiance was with Hydra was a very shocking twist. The moment he killed Hand stuck with me for ages. It sealed his fate too for the rest of the show so far - the other characters despise him and there appears to be no redemption for him. It was a defining moment in the show."
1. GAME OF THRONES - The Purple Wedding
Sandi: "This wedding has it all - Oberyn's taunting of Cersei, the sick entertainment retelling the Battle of the Five Kings, Tyrion's quick wit angering his nephew and, of course, Joffrey's well deserved agonising and painful death." Jamie: "Joffrey's death - Game of Thrones: Not only was it such a game changer for the season, I'm pretty sure we all cheered when he died." Diana: "The moment when Joffrey died in Game of Thrones and all the fans stayed shocked but happy at the same time. No other words needed." Gavin: "Finally. The moment I'd been waiting three years for happened. Joffrey the little sh*t was killed off. Sure, I wanted a more brutal, painful, lasting death for him but beggars can't be choosers. I don't think I've ever been so happy for a fictional character to die. After Game of Thrones basically slaughtered me with the Red Wedding, it was time they made up for it."
These are our picks. Come back tomorrow to read SpoilerTV Readers' choices for Best TV Moments of 2014! And share your thoughts in the comments below.
25. ARROW - Oliver tells Felicity he loves her
This scene was something the fans of the two were waiting for, for a long time. It may not be the show's most important moment yet but it was a lovely surprise for many, especially considering what happened next. Jamie: "This has to be my favorite scene of the year, the one that warmed every Olicity fan's heart."
24. HAWAII FIVE 0 - The show celebrates its 100th episode
Bradley: "Hawaii Five-0's 100th stepped completely away from its procedural nature and focused solely on the ongoing rivalry between McGarrett and Wo Fat. The episode was magnificent, with the dream-like events adding hugely to it. Wo Fat's demise was something that I was not expecting, though it was a superb move, while the ending montage was a fantastic way to round out the episode, reminding us of all the best 'Ohana' moments from the show." Ben: "This was a mighty fine hour of television, the acting, dialogue everything about it was superb. H50 really went out of the park on this one."
23. THE WALKING DEAD - Carol storms Terminus
Melissa McBride - that's it! Robert: "Her acting in season 5 of TWD and Season 4 has been phenomenal. She truly is an amazing actress."
22. SLEEPY HOLLOW - Henry is revealed to be Jeremy Crane AND the Horseman of War
This reveal is one of the most shocking twists I've seen on TV and has to be one of the best ones. John Noble completely stole the moment, leaving the fans anxiously waiting for season 2. Hard to imagine a better way to end the first season. Dahne: "Nothing was more shocking all year than Henry telling Ichabod and Katrina that he is their son. Then to top it off, he is working with their biggest nemesis. The whole reveal blew my mind and is one of the best twists in TV."
21. TRUE BLOOD - The show's (terrible) end
Diana: "True Blood's series finale was one of the worst. I've never liked Sookie and Bill, but I've always thought they'd have ended up together. Instead, she gave him the true death and she started a new life. Such a boring ending." The good part of this finale? Some of the fans liked Bill's final moment on the show. Gavin: "The whole Graveyard sequence with Sookie and Bill. I hate how the final season of the show went and I was disappointed with the finale, but there was no denying how beautiful the whole scene was. The imagery, scenery, everything set this amazing tone and it was very tragic how it all turned out with an underlining beauty to it all too. Fantastic atmosphere."
20. HANNIBAL - Season 3 Renewal
Robert: "Since the show isn't exactly a mega hit, I was worried we were not going to be seeing another season of the show, but I am glad NBC stuck with it. Hannibal is one of the best acted, and well written shows I have ever come across, the quality of each episode is unbelievable. It just needs time to grow a bigger audience. " DarkUFO: "In a time where shows are hardly given a chance to find an audience and shows being cancelled far too early, it was great to see NBC give a 3rd Season to the excellent Hannibal."
19. THE MENTALIST - Season 7 Renewal
One of the best surprises in this year's renewal/cancellation news! Some of the fans were already saying goodbye after seeing the show's ratings for season 6 and then this happened. Thank you CBS. Diana: "The Mentalist being renewed for a Season 7 when no one thought it was possible."
18. HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER - Ted finally meets the Mother
There are many, many fans who are not happy about the series' conclusion. Still, this is the moment that's certainly worth remembering. Popcultureguy: "The first meeting between Ted Mosby and Tracy McConnell on a Farhampton train platform was worth the ten-year wait. Too bad the writers ruined everything with the epilogue." Jamie: "This scene was one of the few things that didn't piss me off about the finale. It truly was a great scene."
17. HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER - The final twist in mid-season finale
Robert: "It was absolutely jaw dropping when Wes returned back to the house where Sam’s dead body was only to find Professor Annalise Keating sitting at her desk watching on. It was one of these moments that leave me saying “What just happened” it was a complete shock. I did not see it coming." Gavin: "Again, a final scene of a mid-season finale makes the Top 10 for me. After Wes comes back to Annalise's house to get the murder weapon and he apologises to the dead Sam, and out of nowhere Annalise says "don't be" and it turns out she's there, so she knows what's happened and Sam is dead. Another jaw-dropper."
16. ARROW - Oliver's "death"
It was such a powerful moment, to see the show's main hero killed. No matter what happens next (and how he will return), it doesn't undermine the impact of this scene. The fight itself was both impressive and absolutely heartbreaking view. Gavin: "The final scene of the mid-season finale of Arrow when Ra's al Ghul is fighting with Oliver. Oliver doesn't do very well and it isn't long before Ra stabs Oliver with the sword and then kicks him over the cliff. Probably the most jaw-dropping moment I've seen in TV in a long time."
15. THE 100 - Finn's death
The long-lasting and painful consequences of this moment make it one of the most significant ones in the show's history. It's a real turning point in the story for many of its heroes and I don't expect some of them (like Clarke) to ever be the same. Ben: "A great moment produced by The 100, as much as I hated Finn dying, the moment when Clarke killed him was very intense and that's what makes The 100 what it is."
14. GAME OF THRONES - Tyrion's speech
This is the moment I knew it was the show's best season yet and it's probably the most powerful and award worthy performance of the year. Thank you, Peter Dinklage! Robert: "Tyrion’s speech at his trial – It was one of the greatest speeches I have heard, it was powerful, yet emotional, he meant every word. That speech was Emmy worthy."
13. TEEN WOLF - Allison's death
It was the end of the powerful, heroic, beautiful and genuinely good warrior, Allison Argent. And I truly didn't see it coming. The words from her last episode: "I love you. I'm proud of you. I'm proud of us." stayed with me since. The show is not quite the same without Allison and that makes me miss her even more. Jamie: "I'm still not over it. She was my favorite and I loved her so much with Scott. Her death turned me into a sobbing mess. The scene itself was beautifully filmed though."
12. TRUE DETECTIVE - Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson's excellent show
DarkUFO: "McConaughey and Harrelson in True Detective gave two of the best performances in years." Diana: "True Detective as best show of 2014. Intense, creepy, dark. Hands up to McConaughey and Harrelson."
11. ARROW - Arrow vs. Deathstroke
Bradley: "The fight between these two in the season two finale was glorious. The choreographing was excellent. The way it was performed was excellent. The soundtrack was excellent. But most of all, the fact that the fight in the present day and the one in the flashbacks took place at the exact same time due to the brilliant transitions put this fight on my list. Arrow's stunts are the highlight of the show, and the crew seriously outdid themselves with this one." Daniel: "Arrow fights Slade in the past and present. In the Arrow season 2 finale, Oliver finally has to fight Slade when he is cured of the Mirakuru. Not only does he fight Slade in the present, but also in the flashbacks from five years ago. This makes for a beautifully directed scene, flashing between past and present to deliver one of the series' best fights to date."
10. BANSHEE - Season 2 finale
Bradley: "I have only recently joined the Banshee bandwagon (and by recently, I mean in the last week), but woah, that finale was good. The flashbacks to Hood and Ana's time working under Rabbit was illuminating, while their last-ditch effort to kill Rabbit in the present day was incredibly tense. The gunfight at the church was highly impressive (also, Hood thinking he could attack a bunch of heavily armed men with a knife was hilarious) and I was glad that Rabbit's story ended. Also, Rebecca going very dark by killing Longshadow was a hugely shocking moment, and a turning point for her character." Sandi: "The finale was cleverly written to show the past and present mirroring each other, luckily the present had Job rescuing Hood and Carrie at the last minute with some cocky one liners and huge guns! I was sad to see Ben Cross leave the show, but on the other hand it was time to say goodbye to Rabbit, and it was handled very well." DarkUFO: "It's the best show you're not watching."
9. HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER - Keating removes her wig and makeup and confronts her husband
Bradley: "The end montage of Viola Davis removing all of her make-up, leading to her asking her husband "Why is your penis on a dead girl's phone?" burnt into my memory." Daniel: "Viola Davis is an outstanding actress that really makes HTGAWM a delight to watch. The quality of her acting is shown at the end of the series' fourth episode, when Annalise removes her wig and makeup. In doing so, Davis shows the vulnerable woman behind the mask, right before confronting her cheating husband and asking: “Why is your penis on a dead girl’s phone?”" Dahne: "This one makes the list on sheer acting talent alone. First it is rather shocking to see someone become so real on screen both physically and emotionally. Keating let herself be completely raw and vulnerable and we saw this strong woman break with every step of her nightly routine. Then the sheer anguish and rage that poured from her made this the most powerful performance of the year."
8. FARGO - The series' unforgettable run
Robert: "An absolute “Must see". The first season was magnificently written and superbly paced; it is unforgettable television. It’s gripping and mysterious with engaging characters. The acting is also phenomenal." DarkUFO: "My Number One Best Moment was that of Fargo. I was very dubious about the show when it was first announced as I was a huge fan of the movie, but the TV show blew me away and in Lorne Malvo we have one of the best villians ever to grace our screens." Diana: "Fargo was the revelation of 2014. Martin Freeman did such a good job playing Lester, a lame character very different from Sherlock's Watson. That's much to say."
7. HANNIBAL - Season 2 finale
Robert: "When Hannibal killed off the entire cast (so we think). It was a complete shocker. I expected someone to get hurt in the finale, but for all 4 characters (Abigail included) to get taken down by Hannibal was truly shocking. I don’t think I will ever forget that scene, it was mind blowing. When I was watching the scene it was as if I was getting punched repeatedly in the stomach watching my favourite characters get stabbed, sliced open, pushed out the window. Truly shocking stuff." Diana: "He stabbed Will and Jack, and Alana flew off the window. If he keeps on killing everyone, Hannibal will be the last character of his own show."
6. GREY'S ANATOMY - Cristina's goodbye
Robert: "She was one of the best characters in television history, so it was really sad when she left. The show definitely isn't the same without her." Popcultureguy: "Cristina and Meredith say goodbye on “Grey’s Anatomy.” The friendship between the “twisted sisters” was always the medical drama’s heart and soul. So while it was sad to see them part, their final scene together – dancing it out one last time to a classic choice from the show’s soundtrack – was a joy to watch." Jamie: "Meredith and Cristina's final dance - Grey's Anatomy: These two were what this show was about for me. I think I may even have cried during their goodbye. I miss Cristina like crazy, the show is just not the same without her."
5. PERSON OF INTEREST - Samaritan goes online
Ben: "Season 3 Ending - This was a pure game changer for the show, at this point we had no idea of the fate of any of our favorite characters. That's what I love about Person of Interest, there's just so many unknowns." Bradley: "At its worst, Person of Interest is still better than most shows on television. At its best, this genius show is undoubtedly the best on television. 2014 has seen the show truly move away from its once procedural element into a highly serialised, intelligent, slick masterpiece. The Samaritan storyline provides a harrowing insight into what the potentially near-future of technology could hold for the world, and does so in a highly enthralling way. Amy Acker has been incredible as Root this year, while the ever-reliable Michael Emerson has been given lots of great material and has delivered it magnificently. Additionally, the action sequences are first-rate (why wouldn't you love seeing Jim Caviezel shooting people in the knee, or Acker shooting at people with two guns through a hotel floor?) and Kevin Chapman adds a superb comedic layer. When all of these elements are working in tandem, Person of Interest is unstoppable."
4. THE FLASH - The series' big success
Bradley: "There is not a single moment from this show I can single out as being better than another. The Flash's first nine episodes have put Arrow's mostly weak season 3A to shame. When Grant Gustin came onto Arrow as Barry Allen in December 2013, I was sceptical. He delivered then, and he is delivering now. Watching him portray Barry on a weekly basis is a joy. Additionally, for someone who hadn't had an acting job (according to IMDb) prior to his appearance in Arrow last season, Carlos Valdes's Cisco is fantastic. He makes The Flash so much lighter than Arrow is, and it is all the better for it." Daniel: "The Flash deserves its high ratings on the CW. It's a very fun and fast-paaced show and is one of the best new series of the TV season. It's currently more enjoyable than Arrow and that also shows in the ratings. If only The 100 had the same ratings as The Flash, I would be over the moon."
3. THE 100 - 320 people choose to die to save their loved ones
I remember watching this episode and expecting a lot of things to happen, but not to see over 300 people sacrificing their lives to give others a chance. The music in the background, the simultaneous attempt of the 100 on Earth to send the Ark a sign, Jaha's speech and finally everyone fading away and the barrette falling on the ground - every little detail of this scene made such a powerful effect and is the reason why it's one of the most memorable moments of the year. Daniel: "In only its fifth episode of the series, The 100 shows how dark it can get by killing off 320 people on the Ark. The 100 on the ground were doing the best they could to convince the Ark they were still alive, but they were too late. This is just an example of the shocking twists that the show is now known for." Dahne: "The 100 has had many fantastic moments but this one sticks out to me because of the complete selflessness of these 320 people. It proved the best in human nature and had me tearing up. When that dad says goodbye to his daughter but can't tell her that he is about to die, it broke my heart."
2. MARVEL'S AGENTS OF SHIELD - Ward is Hydra
To be honest, for me, the scene itself wasn't probably the best part of the amazing episode but nothing was ever the same after this reveal. Hard to imagine a more defining moment for the series. A true game-changer and a turning point in the story. Popcultureguy: "Ward is Hydra on “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” The episode dealing with the fallout form “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” gave the whole show a creative jolt. But it was the reveal that bland leading man Ward was actually working with Hydra that felt particularly Whedon-esque." Gavin: "The revelation that Ward's allegiance was with Hydra was a very shocking twist. The moment he killed Hand stuck with me for ages. It sealed his fate too for the rest of the show so far - the other characters despise him and there appears to be no redemption for him. It was a defining moment in the show."
1. GAME OF THRONES - The Purple Wedding
Sandi: "This wedding has it all - Oberyn's taunting of Cersei, the sick entertainment retelling the Battle of the Five Kings, Tyrion's quick wit angering his nephew and, of course, Joffrey's well deserved agonising and painful death." Jamie: "Joffrey's death - Game of Thrones: Not only was it such a game changer for the season, I'm pretty sure we all cheered when he died." Diana: "The moment when Joffrey died in Game of Thrones and all the fans stayed shocked but happy at the same time. No other words needed." Gavin: "Finally. The moment I'd been waiting three years for happened. Joffrey the little sh*t was killed off. Sure, I wanted a more brutal, painful, lasting death for him but beggars can't be choosers. I don't think I've ever been so happy for a fictional character to die. After Game of Thrones basically slaughtered me with the Red Wedding, it was time they made up for it."
These are our picks. Come back tomorrow to read SpoilerTV Readers' choices for Best TV Moments of 2014! And share your thoughts in the comments below.
My favorite was the Mentalist being renewed.
ReplyDeletethe HTGAWM mid-season finale ending was truly amazing! and glad to see teen wolf in their and some kind of apprecation to allison, she was such a great character and since she died it feels like that she never excisted :( and of course the 100! both moments where heart breaking and very shocking as in I thought some very late wonder happens and everyone survives and lives happily ever after (jokes that's what makes the 100 so amazing). Overall this year had great tv moments and let's start the new year with even better ones!!! *can't wait*
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that one of my favourite moments of 2014 made it on the second place. Agents of Shield needs more attention. It became so good, especially after that episode. Oh, and Ward is such an amazing character. Not that boring anymore.
ReplyDeleteTwo of my picks made it to the list, and they're the first two picks.^^ Go Agents of SHIELD! :D And congratulations to the 100, for two picks on the list, I adore that show. :D
ReplyDeleteOur picks come out tomorrow. These were Picked by the spoilertv team
ReplyDeleteOur picks come out Tomorrow :)
ReplyDeleteAuuu I read it wrongly. Thank you for correcting me. :D
ReplyDeleteIt is very interesting for me to see GoT on no 1. While I enjoyed the scene very much, it just did not struck home like the red wedding or Ned Starks execution. What I did not realize is what this wedding made clear to the viewers: no one is safe not even the Lannisters. In the books it was Jamie loosing his hand what made this clear for me.
ReplyDeleteI had read it wrongly as well :D that is why i know now. I am really looking forward to what we have all Picked :)
ReplyDeleteI found the purple wedding to be jaw dropping although nothing will ever beat the red wedding as you have just said. I wonder what will be the next shocking thing to happen
ReplyDeleteWard is so much more interesting as an antagonist, I'm really glad the writers haven't whitewashed his working for Hydra away.
ReplyDeleteAm I the only one who thinks that Arrow is far in front of The Flash quality wise? Don't get be wrong I don't mind The Flash, but for me Arrow is far more impressive! But the best moment of the year for me has to be either "Why is your penis on a dead girls phone" from HTGAWM or "Oh no! Not treeyonce!" from Marry me. That had me cracking up with laughter!
ReplyDeleteYes! :)
ReplyDeleteMe too. And I always don't know whether I love to hate him or I hate to love him. ;) He makes being bad/evil look so well.
ReplyDeleteGreat list, most of these are on mine also. Was surprised Allison Tolman was not mentioned for her terrific acting in Fargo, am sorry she will not be with season 2.
ReplyDeleteA big hand to Justyna for putting all our picks together!
ReplyDeleteThree of mine made the top 25. My others were:
- Myrtle gets burned at the stake...again...on "American Horror Story: Coven."
- The study group takes a polygraph test on "Community."
- Hannibal and Jack throw down on "Hannibal."
- Christy, Bonnie, and Marjorie drive Regina to prison on "Mom."
- Emma embraces her parents on "Once Upon a Time."
- Miss Rosa runs down Vee on "Orange Is the New Black."
- Jennifer Barkley returns to Pawnee on "Parks and Recreation."
I've watched all but a few of these shows (HIMYM, HTGAWM, TM and Grey's) and these are amazing choices. All of them made for great TV. I'm happy to see The 100 had two scenes. Those were a few of my favorites so far.
ReplyDeleteBest Moment for me Flash vs Reverse-Flash!
ReplyDeleteSome of my moments made this list: Oliver telling Felicity he loves her, the Hawaii 5-0 100th episode, and Cristina Yang's goodbye. Can't wait to see the readers list tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteExcellent work Justyna! Glad a few of mine made the list. I can't really remember much of my list anymore haha but the scenes I thought would make it did. And a few scenes I should have included like Carol's entrance in 5.01 of Walking Dead and Allison's death in Teen Wolf. Great job.
ReplyDeleteMaybe as a whole show, I would agree Arrow is higher quality (but then, it's had more episodes so more chance for better episodes) but on a week to week basis only 3.02 and the midseason finale were better than The Flash's respective episodes (i.e. 1.02/1.09). For me,Arrow has been seriously suffering from weak, underdeveloped, one-off villains, focus on Oliver and Feliicty where the story is far from interesting (the jealousy storyline was my breaking point), Laurel's complete lack of on-screen training before she dons the Canary costume, demoting Diggle, dragging out the 'who killed Sara' mystery and the "Quentin can't know about Sara's death" and some relatively poor flashbacks.
ReplyDelete(Note: I hadn't realised how many issues I had with 3A until I wrote this - jeez, that's a lot)
My list (ranked, too):
ReplyDelete1. Person of Interest
2. Homeland 4.09's last 15 minutes
3. TWD - The Grove
4. Banshee finale
5. HTGAWM "Why's your penis on a dead girl's phone?"
6. Flash
7. Arrow vs. Deathstroke
8. 24's return
9. H50's 100th ep
10. Under the Dome killing Linda
A few good things on here that failed to make my list, though they were great: Carol storming Terminus, HTGAWM's midseason finale, Oliver's death, Finn's death and the 320 people sacrifice themselves.
If I had caught up with SHIELD season 1 before submitting I'd have kept the Ward reveal well away from the list. I would, however, have put episode 21 on there. The Ward development in that episode was fantastic and actually made me vaguely like him again.
Cool list.
ReplyDeleteHow can you include that terrible ending to True Blood but not a single moment from the final season of Sons of Anarchy?
ReplyDeleteWhat about Jackson and April running off and getting married on Grey's??
ReplyDeleteAlright, alright my two top moments of tv made the list, those top moments were from How to get away with murder!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHmm, I can't remember them all and I am not sure if this was the correct order, but these were some of my 10 picks:
ReplyDelete-the CW's excellent mid-season finales (from The Flash, Arrow and The 100 i.e. including Oliver's "death" and Finn's death)
-The 100 kills off 320 people die
-Annalise removes her wig and make-up
-Arrow fights Slade in the past and present
-networks wait with canceling shows right away, showing more patience
-CBS orders full seasons of all four freshman dramas
-NCIS discusses Ziva
-The Flash's big success
Agree with the 2 The 100 moments and the Carol one from The Walking Dead! :)
ReplyDelete-HTGAWM is always jaw dropping. When I saw her in the house when Sam was killed and the guy say “I'm so sorry” and her say “don't be” I was so shocked. I mean i was like 😱🙊. Also when she was home and took off all her make up and wig I was surprised she actually looked like that. And she found out about Sam cheating again.
ReplyDelete-Oliver dying. That's has to be one of the bravest things a show has ever done, killing off their main character. (We know he'll be back but still)
-Finns death was very well written. Having clarke spare him of such a painful death was really great. The people volunteering for death to save everyone was very nice.
-None of the Flashes episodes have let me down which is fantastic. They never disappoint. I agree with everything said in the flashes article above.
Agreed
ReplyDeleteI was amazed with every episode of The Flash 1a. However I was only amazed with half the episodes of Arrow 3a. As for HTGAWM, that scene was so shocking. Annaliese without new makeup and wig shocked me as well, probaly just as much
ReplyDeleteWhat a great walk down memory lane. This year definitely had some fantastic TV moments. It was so hard for me to narrow it down to just 10 when I had 4 pages worth of memorable TV to choose from. Thanks for putting this together, Justyna. I can't wait to see how different our list is from the rest of the community's. It should be eye opening.
ReplyDeleteThe 100 continues to amaze me by what they let befall the characters. I too expected at least somewhat of a last minute miracle in episode 5. By now I know better, The choices they face and the consequences of those choices are brutal, but that's what makes The 100 such an engaging show.
ReplyDeleteI was afraid that they were going to say he had been brainwashed and compelled to do what he did. In a way he was, but not in a way that can excuse the choices he made. It made it so much better than having an instant excuse. I like them taking the gutsy move here. To be honest, I wish Ward would go full-on evil and take over a high position in Hydra. I think he could be a fun, matter-of-fact villain and I always love when there is a personal conenction between antgonist and protagonist.
ReplyDeleteLet me recommend How To Get Away with Murder right now. I hate all of the characters, every single one of them is a terrible person, and somehow the sheer magnitude of the plot with its twists and especially how it goes from flashback to current time has me on the edge of my seat each week. This is the second best new show of the season for me, right behind Scorpion. I would definitely put it ahead of State of Affairs, Stalker, and even Forever.
ReplyDeleteI jsut watched the season 5 premiere of The Walking Dead and I have to say that Carol was by far my favorite part of it. That woman kicks butt.
ReplyDelete24's return is an honorable mention for me because it was such a surprise to me that I liked it overall. As for Under the Dome, I dropped it after season 1 but if they ever kill off Junior, please let me know. I would like to celebrate that. Man is he annoying.
ReplyDeletePerhaps no one on the team who submitted their top moments watches Sons of Anarchy. I don't so I couldn't nominate anything from it.
ReplyDeleteI agree great show and going strong this year!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's strong praise so this show just bumped all others. I will start it today instead of Stalker. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLet me know what you think of it. It really is a weird show for me to like since I prefer to root for characters in my dramas and in this one they could all go to jail and it wouldn't bother me one bit. However the way they pace the season-long mystery with the standalones has to be some of the best planning I've seen. They give you jsut enough to tease but not everything.
ReplyDeleteWhich characters death was your moment? It's hard not to just combine the last 4 episodes into one long moment. Those were some amazing episodes.
ReplyDeleteI could have picked countless moments (I wanted to keep it one moment per show), there were so many great ones especially in the last couple of the series. The performances by the cast were outstanding.
ReplyDeleteIn the end I believe I put down Jax's death, just because I think it was a perfect end to his character. Dying on his bike to a semi truck, the same way his father did. I could have put down so many others; Juice confesses to Jax, Gemma's death.
The scene where Nero learns who killed Tara was amazing too and so was the scene between him and Jax at the end of that episode. It's gonna be a shame when Charlie Hunnam and Jimmy Smits don't get Emmy nominations next year. To be honest Kim Coates and Walton Goggins deserve them too.
ReplyDeleteI am optimistic. They deserve Emmy nods, and if they don't it will be an injustice to the actors and the show.
ReplyDeleteAfter season 4 I've given up hope that the show will get Emmy recognition. I don't get how they could recognized The Sopranos over and over again but not SoA when they are very similar shows. I'm not saying The Sopranos didn't deserve it though.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean, as much as they deserve it they probably wont get nominated.
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