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.
DOCTOR WHO, "Robot of Sherwood", September 6, 2014, Actors: Peter Capaldi, Tom Riley
The Scene: The Doctor and Robin Hood say goodbye
Justyna Kubica: I should start with the fact that Robin Hood is one of my all-time favorite characters and I loved seeing another version of his story on Doctor Who. Definitely with Clara on that. He and the Doctor had some great moments in the episode but my favorite scene has to be when they say goodbye. First Clara's farewell to Robin, then the Doctor's and finally the lovely reunion with Marian was a great way to end the episode. The thing about the heroes is that they don't really see themselves as heroes but their actions inspire others and the stories about them, the legends have a power to give hope to all those who hear them. And isn't it really the point? Two great people, despite their many differences, found this quiet respect for each other at the end. Twelve's emotional side is slowly being revealed and I can't wait to see more of that.
Sandi wich: A tough choice this week as it was such a great episode filled with superb scenes to pick from. I'm going to go for the Doctor and Robin Hood saying goodbye to each other though as it was beautifully crafted piece of dialogue about their shared mythological and legendary status. After their banter and rivalry throughout the episode it was good to see that they actually admired each other in their own way, so much so that the Doctor even reunited Hood with Marion... Twelve is far more caring than he lets on. And: A special shout out to the photo of Patrick Troughton as Robin Hood from the BBC's 1953 series of Robin Hood. Just a nice little nod to one of my favourite Doctors, and boy didn't he look dashing!
MISTRESSES, "'Til Death Do Us Part", September 1, 2014, Actors: Jes Macallan, Brett Tucker
The Scenes: Joss realises Harry is the one & Harry confesses he's in love with Joss
Gavin Hetherington: The entire 'Joss realises Harry is the one sequence' from the balcony moment, when Joss is looking down at him and the shot is gorgeous, to Joss running down the beach to him. The relationship is controversial, definitely, but there's no denying the moment was beautifully shot and had some emotional impact.
Klutzy girl: The scene on the beach where Harry finally confesses he's in love with Joss and they start kissing. I started shipping them for fun last season because I noticed their chemistry but I never once expected this to actually happen. I'm still excited about it, and I can't wait to see what happens next season. However, if the show is cancelled, that was a perfect note to end on.
OUTLANDER, "Rent", September 6, 2014, Actors: Caitriona Balfe and more
The Scene: Claire realizes she's misjudged clan McKenzie (picked by Darth Locke)
RAY DONOVAN, "Sunny", August 31, 2014, Actors: Omar Dorsey, Kerris Dorsey and more
The Scene: Cookie kills Marvin and his father
Darth Locke: Cookie kills Marvin and his father, while Bridget hides in the back seat!
TEEN WOLF, "A Promise to the Dead", September 1, 2014, Actors: Ryan Kelley, J.R. Bourne, The Scene: Parrish encourages Chris to keep fighting
Justyna Kubica: I don't think I realized just how much I actually missed Allison until this scene. When Chris told Parrish that he has nothing left, nothing that makes him want to fight to stay alive, I remembered how lonely he must feel and how much I would love to see Allison looking out for her dad like she used to. Such a sad scene, beautifully acted by J.R. Bourne. And a great chance for a relatively new character like Parrish to show what a great guy he can be. It usually takes a while for me to really like and care about new people on the show but this Deputy keeps on making a truly good impression on everyone and he's quickly growing on me. And now it seems like he saved the life of one of my favorites by giving him a reason to fight, to survive and keeping him from bleeding out. If only to help those his daughter loved and face his dangerous sister. After all the craziness of the season I don't know what to expect from the finale but I'm really excited to see how the things are gonna end for everyone. Hopefully better than last time (meaning no deaths like in season 3, clearly still not over Allison). Kudos!
THE BRIDGE, "Rakshasa", September 3, 2014, Actors: Diane Kruger and more
The Scene: End scene with Sonya returning home
DarkUFO: End scene with Sonya returning home with the contract killer waiting for her in the dark.
The Scene: The Doctor and Robin Hood say goodbye
Justyna Kubica: I should start with the fact that Robin Hood is one of my all-time favorite characters and I loved seeing another version of his story on Doctor Who. Definitely with Clara on that. He and the Doctor had some great moments in the episode but my favorite scene has to be when they say goodbye. First Clara's farewell to Robin, then the Doctor's and finally the lovely reunion with Marian was a great way to end the episode. The thing about the heroes is that they don't really see themselves as heroes but their actions inspire others and the stories about them, the legends have a power to give hope to all those who hear them. And isn't it really the point? Two great people, despite their many differences, found this quiet respect for each other at the end. Twelve's emotional side is slowly being revealed and I can't wait to see more of that.
Sandi wich: A tough choice this week as it was such a great episode filled with superb scenes to pick from. I'm going to go for the Doctor and Robin Hood saying goodbye to each other though as it was beautifully crafted piece of dialogue about their shared mythological and legendary status. After their banter and rivalry throughout the episode it was good to see that they actually admired each other in their own way, so much so that the Doctor even reunited Hood with Marion... Twelve is far more caring than he lets on. And: A special shout out to the photo of Patrick Troughton as Robin Hood from the BBC's 1953 series of Robin Hood. Just a nice little nod to one of my favourite Doctors, and boy didn't he look dashing!
The Scenes: Joss realises Harry is the one & Harry confesses he's in love with Joss
Gavin Hetherington: The entire 'Joss realises Harry is the one sequence' from the balcony moment, when Joss is looking down at him and the shot is gorgeous, to Joss running down the beach to him. The relationship is controversial, definitely, but there's no denying the moment was beautifully shot and had some emotional impact.
Klutzy girl: The scene on the beach where Harry finally confesses he's in love with Joss and they start kissing. I started shipping them for fun last season because I noticed their chemistry but I never once expected this to actually happen. I'm still excited about it, and I can't wait to see what happens next season. However, if the show is cancelled, that was a perfect note to end on.
OUTLANDER, "Rent", September 6, 2014, Actors: Caitriona Balfe and more
The Scene: Claire realizes she's misjudged clan McKenzie (picked by Darth Locke)
RAY DONOVAN, "Sunny", August 31, 2014, Actors: Omar Dorsey, Kerris Dorsey and more
The Scene: Cookie kills Marvin and his father
Darth Locke: Cookie kills Marvin and his father, while Bridget hides in the back seat!
Justyna Kubica: I don't think I realized just how much I actually missed Allison until this scene. When Chris told Parrish that he has nothing left, nothing that makes him want to fight to stay alive, I remembered how lonely he must feel and how much I would love to see Allison looking out for her dad like she used to. Such a sad scene, beautifully acted by J.R. Bourne. And a great chance for a relatively new character like Parrish to show what a great guy he can be. It usually takes a while for me to really like and care about new people on the show but this Deputy keeps on making a truly good impression on everyone and he's quickly growing on me. And now it seems like he saved the life of one of my favorites by giving him a reason to fight, to survive and keeping him from bleeding out. If only to help those his daughter loved and face his dangerous sister. After all the craziness of the season I don't know what to expect from the finale but I'm really excited to see how the things are gonna end for everyone. Hopefully better than last time (meaning no deaths like in season 3, clearly still not over Allison). Kudos!
THE BRIDGE, "Rakshasa", September 3, 2014, Actors: Diane Kruger and more
The Scene: End scene with Sonya returning home
DarkUFO: End scene with Sonya returning home with the contract killer waiting for her in the dark.
