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.
24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY, "Day 9: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.", May 26, 2014, Actors: Kiefer Sutherland, Kim Raver, The Scene: Jack and Audrey reunite
Justyna Kubica: Jack Bauer is one of the toughest character on TV. To break him seems impossible. He can be a hard person to like, even though we all root for him to win in the end. But I’m so glad to see our hero back in action. It’s been a long time and now it feels like the good old times again. So why this scene exactly? Jack has built such a strong wall around him, so to see it crumble down like that, the second he sees his lost love after so many years, is an incredibly powerful moment. He’s so good when it comes to controlling his emotions which makes this rare exception feel even more significant. Two broken souls meet again and we can feel their sadness, pain, their longing… The actors are especially impressive in this scene. Both Kiefer Sutherland and Kim Raver did a truly wonderful job. Their performances were spot on. I’m really happy I finally caught up with the new season. It’s absolutely great and I can’t wait to see what’s next. Kudos! Also picked by Bradley Adams, Alex Zhora and Sharon Seymour
FAKING IT, "Three to Tango", May 27, 2014, Actors: Rita Volk, Katie Stevens, Gregg Sulkin
The Scene: The threesome
Jamie Coudeville: Amy has been doubting what she should do about her feelings for Karma these last few episodes, but in this episode she finally took charge. She wasn't about to let Liam win. I hope she comes clean to Karma about her feelings soon.
FARGO, "Who Shaves the Barber?", May 27, 2014, Actors: Billy Bob Thornton and more
The Scene: Malvo takes out an entire building
DarkUFO: Uniquely filmed as all you see is his progression through the building from outside by the camera moving via the walls and windows. Also picked by Max Conte, Darth Locke and Sharon Seymour
IN THE FLESH, "Episode 4", May 25, 2014, Actors: Luke Newberry, Emmett J Scanlan and more
The Scene: Kieren's story of how he Rose
Sandi wich: It's about time Kieren bit back at those against the PDS Sufferers. It's a shame it had to happen around the family dinner table, but if they are going to let a guest go into details of how he killed Rabids, then it's to be expected that their son is going to retaliate with details of how his insatiable hunger drove him when he was in his zombie state. Simon's surprise at Kieren being the First to Rise was also interesting, it showed that he had genuine feelings for him beyond just leading him on like we had assumed he could of be doing. What happens now this knowledge is out in the open makes for a very interesting next episode!
LOUIE, "Elevator Part 4&5", May 26, 2014, Actors: Louis C.K. and more, The Scene: Flashback to young Louie and his wife when they decide to get divorced (picked by Max Conte)
MAD MEN, "Waterloo", May 25, 2014, Actors: John Slattery, Jon Hamm and more
The Scenes: The end scene & Don and Peggy talk about the presentation to Burger Chef
Darth Locke: Don envisions Burt Cooper singing and dancing to "The Moon Belongs To Everyone/The Best Things In Life Are Free". Mad Men's first half of the final season continues to present the best parts of Mad Men by both going back to things from previous seasons, but also at times being so beautifully surreal. Can't wait untill next year to see how it ends and if "time" will play a part. I chose this scene, because it greatly reflects the life and times of Bert Cooper being a by product of the Great Depression.
Max Conte: Wish I could pick an entire episode; they had one perfect scene after another. I'll go with the final few moments where Roger tells the partners about McCann Erikson's offer to buy the company & then Don sees recently deceased Bert Cooper singing "The best things in life are free".
Diana mack: Amazing episode. I'd pick the last scene as well. Bye bye Bert, you'll be missing us!
Tonya Papanikolas: Don tells Peggy he wants her to make the presentation to Burger Chef. I thought this scene was really significant because it showed that Don thought about someone else before himself. He was thinking of Peggy and how if he got fired, she would have nothing left from the account. So he offered to let her present instead of him. I thought that marked a significant selflessness on his part and forethought. Also it paved the way for Peggy to shine and feel like she wasn't always under Don's thumb. I liked that Don was the one who gave her the news himself. Don and Peggy have a contentious relationship but this marked a nice turning point for them so that Peggy can potentially let the hostility toward Don go, a hostility based on always comparing herself and how she is treated to him. I was happy to see Don thinking of Peggy and making a sincere overture to her after the animosity/haughtiness she's showed him recently. And I loved that Peggy was in her bathrobe with her hair in curlers, vulnerable. Great scene among many standouts this week. Also picked by Sharon Seymour
ORPHAN BLACK, "Knowledge of Causes, and Secret Motion of Things", May 31, 2014, Actors: Tatiana Maslany, Matt Frewer, Kristian Bruun, The Scenes: Donny kills Dr. Leekie & Rachel lets Leekie go
Darth Locke: Donny accidentally kills Dr. Leekie by banging his gun on the steering wheel! Also picked by Samy Bgs
Jamie Coudeville: Rachel lets Leekie go - This week is one of the first times we've ever seen Rachel's softer side. I loved this scene, although I was expecting her to kill him. I hope Rachel starts to see the light soon
THE 100, "The Calm", May 28, 2014, Actors: Eliza Taylor, Christopher Larkin and more
The Scenes: Clarke kills the grounder & The end scene
Jamie Coudeville: Clarke kills the grounder - This took me completely off guard but I love it. I hope she gets more bad ass scenes in the remaining episodes.
Daniel van der Veer: This episode ended in several cliffhangers. What happens to Finn after the death of the Grounder girl? Where is Monty and what was it that he stumbled upon? Will Clarke be recaptured or will she be rescued? While we sadly have to wait a week for all these answers, I believed it was a great scene! I thought it was really suspenseful and the darkness in the woods added more of that thrilling feeling.
Justyna Kubica: Jack Bauer is one of the toughest character on TV. To break him seems impossible. He can be a hard person to like, even though we all root for him to win in the end. But I’m so glad to see our hero back in action. It’s been a long time and now it feels like the good old times again. So why this scene exactly? Jack has built such a strong wall around him, so to see it crumble down like that, the second he sees his lost love after so many years, is an incredibly powerful moment. He’s so good when it comes to controlling his emotions which makes this rare exception feel even more significant. Two broken souls meet again and we can feel their sadness, pain, their longing… The actors are especially impressive in this scene. Both Kiefer Sutherland and Kim Raver did a truly wonderful job. Their performances were spot on. I’m really happy I finally caught up with the new season. It’s absolutely great and I can’t wait to see what’s next. Kudos! Also picked by Bradley Adams, Alex Zhora and Sharon Seymour
FAKING IT, "Three to Tango", May 27, 2014, Actors: Rita Volk, Katie Stevens, Gregg Sulkin
The Scene: The threesome
Jamie Coudeville: Amy has been doubting what she should do about her feelings for Karma these last few episodes, but in this episode she finally took charge. She wasn't about to let Liam win. I hope she comes clean to Karma about her feelings soon.
FARGO, "Who Shaves the Barber?", May 27, 2014, Actors: Billy Bob Thornton and more
The Scene: Malvo takes out an entire building
DarkUFO: Uniquely filmed as all you see is his progression through the building from outside by the camera moving via the walls and windows. Also picked by Max Conte, Darth Locke and Sharon Seymour
The Scene: Kieren's story of how he Rose
Sandi wich: It's about time Kieren bit back at those against the PDS Sufferers. It's a shame it had to happen around the family dinner table, but if they are going to let a guest go into details of how he killed Rabids, then it's to be expected that their son is going to retaliate with details of how his insatiable hunger drove him when he was in his zombie state. Simon's surprise at Kieren being the First to Rise was also interesting, it showed that he had genuine feelings for him beyond just leading him on like we had assumed he could of be doing. What happens now this knowledge is out in the open makes for a very interesting next episode!
LOUIE, "Elevator Part 4&5", May 26, 2014, Actors: Louis C.K. and more, The Scene: Flashback to young Louie and his wife when they decide to get divorced (picked by Max Conte)
The Scenes: The end scene & Don and Peggy talk about the presentation to Burger Chef
Darth Locke: Don envisions Burt Cooper singing and dancing to "The Moon Belongs To Everyone/The Best Things In Life Are Free". Mad Men's first half of the final season continues to present the best parts of Mad Men by both going back to things from previous seasons, but also at times being so beautifully surreal. Can't wait untill next year to see how it ends and if "time" will play a part. I chose this scene, because it greatly reflects the life and times of Bert Cooper being a by product of the Great Depression.
Max Conte: Wish I could pick an entire episode; they had one perfect scene after another. I'll go with the final few moments where Roger tells the partners about McCann Erikson's offer to buy the company & then Don sees recently deceased Bert Cooper singing "The best things in life are free".
Diana mack: Amazing episode. I'd pick the last scene as well. Bye bye Bert, you'll be missing us!
Tonya Papanikolas: Don tells Peggy he wants her to make the presentation to Burger Chef. I thought this scene was really significant because it showed that Don thought about someone else before himself. He was thinking of Peggy and how if he got fired, she would have nothing left from the account. So he offered to let her present instead of him. I thought that marked a significant selflessness on his part and forethought. Also it paved the way for Peggy to shine and feel like she wasn't always under Don's thumb. I liked that Don was the one who gave her the news himself. Don and Peggy have a contentious relationship but this marked a nice turning point for them so that Peggy can potentially let the hostility toward Don go, a hostility based on always comparing herself and how she is treated to him. I was happy to see Don thinking of Peggy and making a sincere overture to her after the animosity/haughtiness she's showed him recently. And I loved that Peggy was in her bathrobe with her hair in curlers, vulnerable. Great scene among many standouts this week. Also picked by Sharon Seymour
Darth Locke: Donny accidentally kills Dr. Leekie by banging his gun on the steering wheel! Also picked by Samy Bgs
Jamie Coudeville: Rachel lets Leekie go - This week is one of the first times we've ever seen Rachel's softer side. I loved this scene, although I was expecting her to kill him. I hope Rachel starts to see the light soon
The Scenes: Clarke kills the grounder & The end scene
Jamie Coudeville: Clarke kills the grounder - This took me completely off guard but I love it. I hope she gets more bad ass scenes in the remaining episodes.
Daniel van der Veer: This episode ended in several cliffhangers. What happens to Finn after the death of the Grounder girl? Where is Monty and what was it that he stumbled upon? Will Clarke be recaptured or will she be rescued? While we sadly have to wait a week for all these answers, I believed it was a great scene! I thought it was really suspenseful and the darkness in the woods added more of that thrilling feeling.
