A weekly feature in which we're trying to find most compelling, best acted, written, directed and just generally great scenes that we've seen recently.
BATES MOTEL, "Plunge", April 7, 2014, Actors: Freddie Highmore, Vera Farmiga, Olivia Cooke and more
The Scenes: Norman saves Emma's life & Norman tells Norma that he's not a little boy
Darth Locke: Norman saves Emma's life and fiercely scolds Cody. Also picked by Sharon Seymour
Macie Potts: Norman tells Norma that he's not a little boy and she can't keep him locked up in the house forever. Also picked by DarkUFO
ELEMENTARY, "No Lack of Void", April 10, 2014, Actors: Jonny Lee Miller, Roger Rees
The Scene: Sherlock at his friend's grave
Justyna Kubica: Sherlock's emotional moments are definitely something this show excels at and this scene is no exception. Confronted by the truth about his old friend's death Holmes learns how to say goodbye to a loved one. It's a hard struggle, especially considering the fact that after 30 years of being clean Alistair died of overdose. Sherlock, being ex-addict and a detective always trying to solve every mystery he finds, can't help but wonder what could have had the crucial effect on someone like this, what could have made him break down and push him into taking drugs again. At the end, in the final scene of the hour, Sherlock realizes that maybe, in this case, he shouldn't focus on the "why" or take it too personally, understanding his friend's action had nothing to do with him, he didn't let him down. And in this beautifully portrayed by Jonny Lee Miller moment, Holmes admits he loved Alistair and that he's going to miss him dearly. Lovely music, powerful performance, real emotions and great dialogue - all make a very special scene. Easily one of my favorites this week.
Jimmy Ryan: This was an outstanding episode. The case was really good, but it was outshone by the really moving interactions between Sherlock and Alistair's spirit in the final scene of the episode. I didn't think Elementary would ever venture into areas like hallucinations or spirits but the way it was executed in this episode made me glad to be proven wrong.
GAME OF THRONES, "Two Swords", April 6, 2014, Actors: Maisie Williams, Rory McCann and more
The Scene: Arya gets Needle back
Sandi wich: It was a chilling scene, leaving the audience to wonder where the hell the sweet young Stark girl has gone. She is at rock bottom if she can be this cold hearted in her revenge, is there going to be any hope for her salvation in the future after murdering Polliver? Brilliant performance by young Maisie Williams, it's easy to see why she's a fan favourite when she is so consistently pulling off such intensity and maturity in her scenes. She has a long and successful career ahead of her I'm sure.
Darth Locke: Arya and the Hound kill all the people in the establishment. Needle is returned to her.
GREY'S ANATOMY, "I'm Winning", April 10, 2014, Actors: Sara Ramirez, Jessica Capshaw
The Scene: Callie and Arizona decide to have another baby
Klutzy girl: Callie and Arizona decide they want to have another baby. I figured this was coming since the "Arizona was pregnant and miscarried" reveal, but it's still exciting. Can't wait to see what happens next with them!
GRIMM, "The Law of Sacrifice", April 11, 2014, Actors: Claire Coffee, Sasha Roiz and more
The Scene: Adalind realizes her baby's gone
Justyna Kubica: First of all, I know Adalind is not a good person. She's done many, many evil things in her life and her actions hurt a lot of people. Still, I can't stop feeling absolutely sorry for her after this episode. No mother should ever be forced to lose her child like this. And I know that everyone was trying to help but I don't think I agree with their choice, especially considering they didn't reveal their plan to Adalind. It just seems cruel. I hope that she'll learn soon that her little daughter is safe (at least for now) with Nick's mom but it's still not gonna be enough. It was the most heartbreaking scene I've seen this week. Adalind slowly understanding what Kelly's trying to tell her and then desperately running to find her baby, realizing that Sean gave their daughter away and finally breaking down in the middle of the street. Knowing her baby girl is gone. I never expected to see Adalind like this or to feel bad for her, but I do. Claire Coffee gave such a powerful performance in this episode that her story stole the show for me. It's a strange change I have to say, an interesting move by the writers. I'm very excited to see where we'll go from here.
HANNIBAL, "Yakimono", April 11, 2014, Actors: Raúl Esparza, Hugh Dancy and more, The Scenes: Miriam Lass shoots Dr. Chilton & The last scene & Chilton wakes up and finds two dead FBI agents
Darth Locke: Miriam Lass shoots Dr. Chilton, while being interrogated by Alana Bloom. This episode had such great artistry and dialogue again. The survival of Miriam has been such a delight since it shows us what Hannibal is really capable of! But on another note very sad that Chilton may have bitten the bullet, but I'm hopeful that Will lied to Hannibal and that Chilton also survived. He's a character in the films and books that should not have been this short-lived... Also picked by DarkUFO and Sharon Seymour
Diana mack: In the last scene, a calm and well-changed Will (look at his hair!) comes in Hannibal Lecter's studio saying he wants to resume his therapy. In his great design, Hannibal didn't expect his move... maybe he thought he had everything under control?
Macie Potts: Chilton wakes up bloody and finds two dead FBI agents in his kitchen. I loved everything about that scene, from Raul Esparza's acting to the creepy music.
LAW AND ORDER: SVU, "Beast's Obsession", April 9, 2014, Actors: Pablo Schreiber, Mariska Hargitay
The Scene: William Lewis kills himself
Daniel van der Veer: SVU is known for its dark twists at the end of an episode and this week was no exception. In a quite shocking moment, William Lewis took his own life after a game of Russian roulette, leaving Benson's face covered in blood. I'm glad the saga is finally over, but I don't doubt that it will have far-reaching consequences for Olivia.
Shirleena Cunningham: William Lewis kills himself trying to frame Benson for his murder by putting the gun to his own head and shooting himself. In hoping that would be the last image she'll remember for the rest of her life.
MARVEL'S AGENTS OF SHIELD, "Turn, Turn, Turn", April 8, 2014, Actors: Brett Dalton and more
The Scenes: The Clairvoyant is revealed & The reveal that Ward is a traitor & Skye and Ward kiss
Justyna Kubica: What a spectacular episode! Just proves why I have been enjoying the show so much. I had a bad feeling about both Ward and Garrett lately but I was still shocked to see how the things unraveled this week. Probably the most powerful "what is going on" moment is the reveal at the end of the episode but the best scene of the hour for me is the moment when we learn who's The Clairvoyant. I just love the way Coulson's facial expression changes the second he realizes the truth. And the way Garrett tries to "explain" his actions, trying to get everyone to join him in Hydra. Everyone's reactions speak volumes about characters. Coulson doesn't even consider it for a second, May follows him without hesitation and Fitz, despite being visibly afraid of this change and the possibility of an upcoming death, not only refuses but even tries to threaten the traitor. Such a good character moment for everyone and a powerful reveal. Even if I expected that Garrett may be Hydra/bad guy I don't think I even considered him also being The Clairvoyant. Truly clever twist. Also “No, John, this is you being a psychopath." just became of my favorite quotes this week. This show keeps getting better and the cast & crew are doing a wonderful job. Can't wait to see what's gonna happen next. I'm sure it's gonna be marvellous!
Virginia Fontana: The Skye/Ward kiss. While this seemed like a sweetly awkward, yet very romantic moment at first, it's one of those scenes that becomes much more complicated in light of what we learned about Ward at the end of the hour. I'm highly intrigued to see what will happen between these two as Ward begins to reveal more of his true agenda and situation, whatever they may be.
Klutzy girl: The reveal that Ward is a traitor. It was an amazing episode, but the twist was something I didn't see coming. The fallout is going to be bad and I'm really excited for what happens next. Also picked by Jamie Coudeville
NCIS, "Page Not Found", April 8, 2014, Actors: Margo Harshman, Sean Murray and more
The Scenes: McGee and Delilah talk about their relationship & Delilah calls Tony
Daniel van der Veer: McGee and Delilah's relationship has been one of the few highlights of the season. So it was sad to see that while McGee wanted to move one way, Delilah had another move in mind. In the end, their relationship still stands and they sorta both get what they want. I just hope we will keep seeing Delilah every now and then.
Tonya Papanikolas: Delilah calls Tony to talk and he hides in a closet with a cardboard cutout of himself. This scene made me laugh out loud! (In fact, I watched it three times and laughed out loud every time!) Tony was hilarious as he pretended Delilah was a magazine subscriptions employee and then hid in the closet sort of by himself. When McGee and Gibbs opened the door, I was in stitches!
NCIS LOS ANGELES, "Windfall", April 8, 2014, Actors: Eric Christian Olsen, Daniela Ruah
The Scene: Deeks and Kensi finally chat at the end
Tonya Papanikolas: Deeks and Kensi finally chat at the end of the episode. This scene was just what viewers had been waiting for. It took Kensi and Deeks back to how they acted with each other before her Afghanistan ordeal. It teased ahead to what is to come of their relationship as she gets back to the job and they will have to talk about where they stand with each other. (I'm so nervous for this!) And it showed that despite everything that happened to her, the true Kensi is not lost. Also picked by Sharon Seymour
ONCE UPON A TIME, "It's Not Easy Being Green", April 6, 2014, Actors: Lana Parrilla and more
The Scenes: The showdown between Regina and Zelena & Regina gives Robin her heart
Samy Bgs: Regina slaps Zelena in front of everyone.
Jamie Coudeville: I love seeing badass Regina. My favorite part was her slapping Zelena.
Klutzy girl: Regina literally gives Robin her heart. They're so adorable. Hopefully this doesn't end badly. Also picked by Virginia Fontana
REIGN, "Liege Lord", April 10, 2014, Actors: Torrance Coombs, Caitlin Stasey, Adelaide Kane and more
The Scenes: Bash gets Henry to leave Kenna alone & Mary confronts Catherine
Virginia Fontana: Bash gets Henry to leave Kenna alone at the end of the episode. It's been twisted and scary, as well as sometimes comical, to see Henry's sanity unravel, and Kenna's gotten the brunt of the King's crazy behavior a few times. It was nice to see Bash step in and redirect Henry from lying in Kenna's lap, and to have him reconfirm his commitment to her as a friend. The Bash/Kenna marriage, while I don't want them to suddenly fall in love, has been a bittersweet, complex plot twist that should continue to bring interesting results. Also picked by Sandi wich
Samy Bgs: Mary slaps Catherine because it's her fault Mary's men died. Also picked by Jamie Coudeville
SCANDAL, "Flesh and Blood", April 10, 2014, Actors: Jeff Perry, Bellamy Young and more
The Scene: The last scene & Olivia and Mellie talk about the paternity test
Jimmy Ryan: This week's episode featured nothing but action. But the scene that did it for me was at the end of the episode, with the 'enemies' walking into the funeral, with the events of what's about to happen known only to Cyrus. The season finale next week will be nothing short of epic, and I cannot wait!
Diana mack: As always, Shonda gives us an amazing episode every week. I'll pick the scene between Olivia and Mellie in the White House. Olivia makes pressure on Mellie about the paternity test; the First Lady bursts in tears speaking about Big Jerry and (I think) Olivia puts the pieces together and understands Mellie didn't cheat on Fitz because she wanted it, but because she was forced by someone else. An intense moment between two women who seem to be strong, but they're just fragile inside.
THE 100, "Murphy's Law", April 9, 2014, Actors: Izabela Vidovic, Bobby Morley, Eliza Taylor and more
The Scene: Charlotte sacrifices herself
Daniel van der Veer: After killing Wells last week, Charlotte paid the ultimate price for her actions. She took a life, and there is no excuse for that. However, Murphy went too far to get revenge. In the end, it was very brave from Charlotte to sacrifice herself in order to save Clarke. It was a sad scene though, but she did the right thing.
THE AMERICANS, "Arpanet", April 9, 2014, Actors: Matthew Rhys, Geoffrey Cantor
The Scene: The professor tries to explain to Philip what's the ARPANET (picked by DarkUFO)
BATES MOTEL, "Plunge", April 7, 2014, Actors: Freddie Highmore, Vera Farmiga, Olivia Cooke and more
The Scenes: Norman saves Emma's life & Norman tells Norma that he's not a little boy
Darth Locke: Norman saves Emma's life and fiercely scolds Cody. Also picked by Sharon Seymour
Macie Potts: Norman tells Norma that he's not a little boy and she can't keep him locked up in the house forever. Also picked by DarkUFO
The Scene: Sherlock at his friend's grave
Justyna Kubica: Sherlock's emotional moments are definitely something this show excels at and this scene is no exception. Confronted by the truth about his old friend's death Holmes learns how to say goodbye to a loved one. It's a hard struggle, especially considering the fact that after 30 years of being clean Alistair died of overdose. Sherlock, being ex-addict and a detective always trying to solve every mystery he finds, can't help but wonder what could have had the crucial effect on someone like this, what could have made him break down and push him into taking drugs again. At the end, in the final scene of the hour, Sherlock realizes that maybe, in this case, he shouldn't focus on the "why" or take it too personally, understanding his friend's action had nothing to do with him, he didn't let him down. And in this beautifully portrayed by Jonny Lee Miller moment, Holmes admits he loved Alistair and that he's going to miss him dearly. Lovely music, powerful performance, real emotions and great dialogue - all make a very special scene. Easily one of my favorites this week.
Jimmy Ryan: This was an outstanding episode. The case was really good, but it was outshone by the really moving interactions between Sherlock and Alistair's spirit in the final scene of the episode. I didn't think Elementary would ever venture into areas like hallucinations or spirits but the way it was executed in this episode made me glad to be proven wrong.
The Scene: Arya gets Needle back
Sandi wich: It was a chilling scene, leaving the audience to wonder where the hell the sweet young Stark girl has gone. She is at rock bottom if she can be this cold hearted in her revenge, is there going to be any hope for her salvation in the future after murdering Polliver? Brilliant performance by young Maisie Williams, it's easy to see why she's a fan favourite when she is so consistently pulling off such intensity and maturity in her scenes. She has a long and successful career ahead of her I'm sure.
Darth Locke: Arya and the Hound kill all the people in the establishment. Needle is returned to her.
GREY'S ANATOMY, "I'm Winning", April 10, 2014, Actors: Sara Ramirez, Jessica Capshaw
The Scene: Callie and Arizona decide to have another baby
Klutzy girl: Callie and Arizona decide they want to have another baby. I figured this was coming since the "Arizona was pregnant and miscarried" reveal, but it's still exciting. Can't wait to see what happens next with them!
The Scene: Adalind realizes her baby's gone
Justyna Kubica: First of all, I know Adalind is not a good person. She's done many, many evil things in her life and her actions hurt a lot of people. Still, I can't stop feeling absolutely sorry for her after this episode. No mother should ever be forced to lose her child like this. And I know that everyone was trying to help but I don't think I agree with their choice, especially considering they didn't reveal their plan to Adalind. It just seems cruel. I hope that she'll learn soon that her little daughter is safe (at least for now) with Nick's mom but it's still not gonna be enough. It was the most heartbreaking scene I've seen this week. Adalind slowly understanding what Kelly's trying to tell her and then desperately running to find her baby, realizing that Sean gave their daughter away and finally breaking down in the middle of the street. Knowing her baby girl is gone. I never expected to see Adalind like this or to feel bad for her, but I do. Claire Coffee gave such a powerful performance in this episode that her story stole the show for me. It's a strange change I have to say, an interesting move by the writers. I'm very excited to see where we'll go from here.
Darth Locke: Miriam Lass shoots Dr. Chilton, while being interrogated by Alana Bloom. This episode had such great artistry and dialogue again. The survival of Miriam has been such a delight since it shows us what Hannibal is really capable of! But on another note very sad that Chilton may have bitten the bullet, but I'm hopeful that Will lied to Hannibal and that Chilton also survived. He's a character in the films and books that should not have been this short-lived... Also picked by DarkUFO and Sharon Seymour
Diana mack: In the last scene, a calm and well-changed Will (look at his hair!) comes in Hannibal Lecter's studio saying he wants to resume his therapy. In his great design, Hannibal didn't expect his move... maybe he thought he had everything under control?
Macie Potts: Chilton wakes up bloody and finds two dead FBI agents in his kitchen. I loved everything about that scene, from Raul Esparza's acting to the creepy music.
The Scene: William Lewis kills himself
Daniel van der Veer: SVU is known for its dark twists at the end of an episode and this week was no exception. In a quite shocking moment, William Lewis took his own life after a game of Russian roulette, leaving Benson's face covered in blood. I'm glad the saga is finally over, but I don't doubt that it will have far-reaching consequences for Olivia.
Shirleena Cunningham: William Lewis kills himself trying to frame Benson for his murder by putting the gun to his own head and shooting himself. In hoping that would be the last image she'll remember for the rest of her life.
The Scenes: The Clairvoyant is revealed & The reveal that Ward is a traitor & Skye and Ward kiss
Justyna Kubica: What a spectacular episode! Just proves why I have been enjoying the show so much. I had a bad feeling about both Ward and Garrett lately but I was still shocked to see how the things unraveled this week. Probably the most powerful "what is going on" moment is the reveal at the end of the episode but the best scene of the hour for me is the moment when we learn who's The Clairvoyant. I just love the way Coulson's facial expression changes the second he realizes the truth. And the way Garrett tries to "explain" his actions, trying to get everyone to join him in Hydra. Everyone's reactions speak volumes about characters. Coulson doesn't even consider it for a second, May follows him without hesitation and Fitz, despite being visibly afraid of this change and the possibility of an upcoming death, not only refuses but even tries to threaten the traitor. Such a good character moment for everyone and a powerful reveal. Even if I expected that Garrett may be Hydra/bad guy I don't think I even considered him also being The Clairvoyant. Truly clever twist. Also “No, John, this is you being a psychopath." just became of my favorite quotes this week. This show keeps getting better and the cast & crew are doing a wonderful job. Can't wait to see what's gonna happen next. I'm sure it's gonna be marvellous!
Virginia Fontana: The Skye/Ward kiss. While this seemed like a sweetly awkward, yet very romantic moment at first, it's one of those scenes that becomes much more complicated in light of what we learned about Ward at the end of the hour. I'm highly intrigued to see what will happen between these two as Ward begins to reveal more of his true agenda and situation, whatever they may be.
Klutzy girl: The reveal that Ward is a traitor. It was an amazing episode, but the twist was something I didn't see coming. The fallout is going to be bad and I'm really excited for what happens next. Also picked by Jamie Coudeville
The Scenes: McGee and Delilah talk about their relationship & Delilah calls Tony
Daniel van der Veer: McGee and Delilah's relationship has been one of the few highlights of the season. So it was sad to see that while McGee wanted to move one way, Delilah had another move in mind. In the end, their relationship still stands and they sorta both get what they want. I just hope we will keep seeing Delilah every now and then.
Tonya Papanikolas: Delilah calls Tony to talk and he hides in a closet with a cardboard cutout of himself. This scene made me laugh out loud! (In fact, I watched it three times and laughed out loud every time!) Tony was hilarious as he pretended Delilah was a magazine subscriptions employee and then hid in the closet sort of by himself. When McGee and Gibbs opened the door, I was in stitches!
The Scene: Deeks and Kensi finally chat at the end
Tonya Papanikolas: Deeks and Kensi finally chat at the end of the episode. This scene was just what viewers had been waiting for. It took Kensi and Deeks back to how they acted with each other before her Afghanistan ordeal. It teased ahead to what is to come of their relationship as she gets back to the job and they will have to talk about where they stand with each other. (I'm so nervous for this!) And it showed that despite everything that happened to her, the true Kensi is not lost. Also picked by Sharon Seymour
ONCE UPON A TIME, "It's Not Easy Being Green", April 6, 2014, Actors: Lana Parrilla and more
The Scenes: The showdown between Regina and Zelena & Regina gives Robin her heart
Samy Bgs: Regina slaps Zelena in front of everyone.
Jamie Coudeville: I love seeing badass Regina. My favorite part was her slapping Zelena.
Klutzy girl: Regina literally gives Robin her heart. They're so adorable. Hopefully this doesn't end badly. Also picked by Virginia Fontana
The Scenes: Bash gets Henry to leave Kenna alone & Mary confronts Catherine
Virginia Fontana: Bash gets Henry to leave Kenna alone at the end of the episode. It's been twisted and scary, as well as sometimes comical, to see Henry's sanity unravel, and Kenna's gotten the brunt of the King's crazy behavior a few times. It was nice to see Bash step in and redirect Henry from lying in Kenna's lap, and to have him reconfirm his commitment to her as a friend. The Bash/Kenna marriage, while I don't want them to suddenly fall in love, has been a bittersweet, complex plot twist that should continue to bring interesting results. Also picked by Sandi wich
Samy Bgs: Mary slaps Catherine because it's her fault Mary's men died. Also picked by Jamie Coudeville
The Scene: The last scene & Olivia and Mellie talk about the paternity test
Jimmy Ryan: This week's episode featured nothing but action. But the scene that did it for me was at the end of the episode, with the 'enemies' walking into the funeral, with the events of what's about to happen known only to Cyrus. The season finale next week will be nothing short of epic, and I cannot wait!
Diana mack: As always, Shonda gives us an amazing episode every week. I'll pick the scene between Olivia and Mellie in the White House. Olivia makes pressure on Mellie about the paternity test; the First Lady bursts in tears speaking about Big Jerry and (I think) Olivia puts the pieces together and understands Mellie didn't cheat on Fitz because she wanted it, but because she was forced by someone else. An intense moment between two women who seem to be strong, but they're just fragile inside.
THE 100, "Murphy's Law", April 9, 2014, Actors: Izabela Vidovic, Bobby Morley, Eliza Taylor and more
The Scene: Charlotte sacrifices herself
Daniel van der Veer: After killing Wells last week, Charlotte paid the ultimate price for her actions. She took a life, and there is no excuse for that. However, Murphy went too far to get revenge. In the end, it was very brave from Charlotte to sacrifice herself in order to save Clarke. It was a sad scene though, but she did the right thing.
THE AMERICANS, "Arpanet", April 9, 2014, Actors: Matthew Rhys, Geoffrey Cantor
The Scene: The professor tries to explain to Philip what's the ARPANET (picked by DarkUFO)
