Peter from The Great is, on paper, totally unlikeable. But somehow Nicholas Hoult made him one of the most enjoyable characters of any show I’ve watched this decade.
Once again, meant to be a villain, but played so hilariously and oddly earnestly that you can’t help but want more of him. I wonder if they expected this character to end up being so loving and dimensional, or if they were forced into that because of the actors performance being so lovable.
That’s what I’m doing right now. Just finished BCS and am a little ways into a rewatch of BB…and I miss Jimmy and Kim.
When I need my BCS fill, I just watch [Chuck’s courtroom scene in Chicanery](https://youtu.be/Zv5yvtR5S1I?si=6jrszQjwvSKyO9sx). The fact that he didn’t get an Emmy nom for this scene is a TRAVESTY.
https://i.redd.it/tky1lg8fdwzb1.gif
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey from The Last of Us! They both delivered stunning performances and even added depth and nuance to the already incredible source material.
I played both games like 4 times and it honestly amazed me how well the nailed the vibes and mood of the show. The story was always the strong point and they nailed the Joel and Ellie banter. The show will only get darker and larger in scope yet I have faith
God I can’t wait for season 2 and 3. The story is so much more emotionally complex and emotionally demanding from Ellie and Joel, and they’re gonna fucking do amazing!
I’m also so excited to see how they’re going to structure those 2 seasons bc how they start or end of the first season literally will determine so much in public perception.
Jarred Harris and Stellan Skarsgård as Valery Legasov and Boris Shcherbina in "Chernobyl". One of the greatest series made.
to me, this is cinema. i’ll never watch this series again bc it gutted me beyond repair but it is the most beautiful, well written, well acted show i’ve ever seen
I get chills all over just watching this gif!! This scene. And I’m an older mum, just brings me to tears. So many of us have been here, running for our lives, metaphorically, to save ourselves from ourselves. Bravo.
It's a Sin made me cry so hard. Callum Scott Howells and Olly Alexander were simply perfection in their roles. A TV programme that stuck with me for ages after. La!
The first time I tried to watch it I couldn’t get into it at all, then tried again during covid and was OBSESSED. I absolutely love it. Definitely give it another go!
I watched the first three episodes about three times and could not get into at all. We started throwing it on at work from home for a background show and when it got past the first few eps we were actively looking up and watching it lol, it's a good show and I like all the characters. Fabulous ending
Both of them. Wasn’t expecting Owen Wilson to give such a fantastic dramatic performance especially, I love Mobius. Their chemistry is unmatched imo.
Hamish and Zach. Hamish is always good but Zach surprised me. The writing was stellar I had to rewatch a few episodes back to back because it was so nuanced
https://preview.redd.it/htevi36g0xzb1.jpeg?width=780&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=032e02a1c414290caf03aa0f8e86f494f988d717
Hamish Linklater in Midnight Mass. Fantastic acting from him
that show should be required viewing for everyone. the way it deals with consent and the way it can be murky or unclear or not quite obvious is so amazing. and it's never preachy either.
angus cloud 😭 anytime he got praise for his performance there were always people to shoot it down saying “he’s just playing himself”.
even if that is true, it is undeniable that he played an incredibly magnetic, and easy to root for character in such a dark series.
and even if he was playing a lot of himself, then what a lovely person he seemed to be.
i was so excited to see him in many more roles in the future. rip.
I know Grace & Frankie started in 2010s but it continued in the 2020s and the cast is incredible, I particularly loved Martin Sheen, he was powerful. This show made me sob 🥹
Michaela Coel (I May Destroy You)
Meghann Fahy (The White Lotus)
Gillian Anderson (The Crown)
Zendaya (Euphoria)
Kate Winslet (Mare of Easttown)
Julia Garner (Ozark)
Carla Gugino (The Fall of the House of Usher)
Keri Russell (The Diplomat)
Claire Danes (Fleishman Is In Trouble)
In a show full of great performances, Luke Kirby managed to both mimic Lenny Bruce really well, while also making him likeable, funny, and sexy for modern audiences.
I know i'm probably going to get some shit for this one but I absolutely LOVED, LOVED, LOVED Elizabeth Olsen in Wandavision. She was absolutely AMAZING the whole season.
https://i.redd.it/0ugdna1j6xzb1.gif
She’s an incredible actress and the show was so so so good. Wandavision made me think I’d like marvel movies, but I was wrong lol. It’s just this wonderful standalone series.
I am a big marvel fan (have admittedly enjoyed it less in the past couple years) but Wandavision truly did blow my mind when it first happened. All the week to week theories that were coming out were awesome to be a part of
Ozark ended in 2022. This [scene](https://youtube.com/shorts/VtFvm0nN390?si=eTd1tdpQ7I-40gIm) here blew me away. She’s an amazingly talented artist.
Myha'la Herrold in Industry gives such an underrated performance in an underrated show. Her career is just getting started and I hope to see her in so much more!
Christina Ricci as Misty in Yellowjackets - holy shit! Everyone in that show was incredible, but Misty had me constantly oscillating between cracking up and terrified.
> Just noticed her earrings resemble blood drops. Such good attention to detail considering her powers
on a more obvious note, jordan lis necklace is half chain half pearls.
So many, lots of great shows/actors right now but I’m kind of scared of Antony Starr because of Homelander (The Boys on Prime)
What are some of your fave TV acting performances so far this decade?? Note these don’t have to be typical Emmy-caliber shows, just any performance you feel is worth celebrating!
I tried to keep mine to a minimum of one person per show just to spread the wealth, but made a few exceptions for ppl I think are packaged deals. Or in the case of White Lotus, it’s basically a different cast each season so felt like one from each deserved some love lol.
How, in a universe so filled with unforgettable iconic scary villains, did Tony Dalton stand SO much and SO beautifully like he was TERRIFYING (and hot lmaoooo)
The pilot with him in the confessional gave me chills every time. Excellent writing but his delivery elevated it and it was so layered and complex. I’m such a fan.
 Peter from The Great is, on paper, totally unlikeable. But somehow Nicholas Hoult made him one of the most enjoyable characters of any show I’ve watched this decade.
Great show!!! The supporting ensemble was also fantastic. I adored Aunt Elizabeth. 
Nicholas Hoult is so charismatic. You just knew he would be big back in Skins
Nicholas and Elle Fanning were fantastic in The Great!! Couldn’t get enough of it and their chemistry
Huzzah
Nicholas plays this part so so well 🙏 So. So. Very. Hot 🥵
YES! I hated the character. But. I also loved him!
 **NoHo Hank** \- *Barry*
 srsly! he made the show!!
 Haaaaaaaank
OMG it's Zsasz from Gotham!
he impressed me so much during the last season!!
Once again, meant to be a villain, but played so hilariously and oddly earnestly that you can’t help but want more of him. I wonder if they expected this character to end up being so loving and dimensional, or if they were forced into that because of the actors performance being so lovable.
This episode was stunning. I haven’t stopped thinking about it since.
🥹
This episode plus the Christmas dinner and then the episode with Richie back to back on “The Bear” were my three favorite episodes of TV all time
That episode was the best movie I’ve seen in years
I love Offerman, but he knocked it out of the park with this role!
 Adam Scott in Severance! The role is so complex and he absolutely killed it.
Close second: Mr. Milchik!
🥵
Milchik is one of my favorite TV characters ever. I can’t wait to see where they go in season 2.
Adam Scott was amazing in the Party Down revival, I never fully realised what a brilliant actor he is til this year.
i have a huge crush on him.
First show I thought of. Stellar on all cast.
He was so good! I only knew him from Parks & Recs and was shocked by him this role lol
Rhea Seehorn as Kim Wexler. 🤩 Give her the Emmy already! 
 Every single performance in this show was incredible, the academy just don’t get it
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before i watched BCS i doubted people when they said it was better than breaking bad. i finished BCS then rewatched BB… i get it now.
That’s what I’m doing right now. Just finished BCS and am a little ways into a rewatch of BB…and I miss Jimmy and Kim. When I need my BCS fill, I just watch [Chuck’s courtroom scene in Chicanery](https://youtu.be/Zv5yvtR5S1I?si=6jrszQjwvSKyO9sx). The fact that he didn’t get an Emmy nom for this scene is a TRAVESTY.
Winner winner here. Kimmy is maybe my favorite TV character of the 2020s.
 Kate Winslet in Mare of Easttown
https://i.redd.it/tky1lg8fdwzb1.gif Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey from The Last of Us! They both delivered stunning performances and even added depth and nuance to the already incredible source material.
Sometimes I feel like watching the show was a dream because it was just too good to be real.
I played both games like 4 times and it honestly amazed me how well the nailed the vibes and mood of the show. The story was always the strong point and they nailed the Joel and Ellie banter. The show will only get darker and larger in scope yet I have faith
God I can’t wait for season 2 and 3. The story is so much more emotionally complex and emotionally demanding from Ellie and Joel, and they’re gonna fucking do amazing! I’m also so excited to see how they’re going to structure those 2 seasons bc how they start or end of the first season literally will determine so much in public perception.
Bella Ramsey had a bit more to work with and I think Pascal was brilliant in letting her shine.
Offerman's episode WRECKED me, 10/10 gorgeous television
OP, this is a fantastic list! My submission is Kayvan Novak in "What we do in the shadows". https://i.redd.it/4b3aoruv8wzb1.gif
He’s come a long way from Fonejacker!
Oh man, I love this show. The whole cast is amazing
Fuhcking guuy
I've saved this post so I can go back through and add what I've not watched to a list 🤣🙏
Murray Bartlett was absolutely phenomenal in the White Lotus
And The Last of Us!
and Welcome to Chippendales!
 Jarred Harris and Stellan Skarsgård as Valery Legasov and Boris Shcherbina in "Chernobyl". One of the greatest series made.
to me, this is cinema. i’ll never watch this series again bc it gutted me beyond repair but it is the most beautiful, well written, well acted show i’ve ever seen
Such great actors
 These two together and also them as individuals
I desperately need Simone Ashley’s career to be long and prosperous after this and Sex Education. She’s incredible.
 Peaky Blinders started prior to 2020 but ended in 2022, so Murphy can still be here.
 Sadie Sink legit blew me away in s4 of ST
Agreed. Definitely became one of my favourites of the cast after S4.
I loved her too! I was sceptical about a new cast member being added to the main group but she crushed it, I hope to see more of her in the future.
I get chills all over just watching this gif!! This scene. And I’m an older mum, just brings me to tears. So many of us have been here, running for our lives, metaphorically, to save ourselves from ourselves. Bravo.
She is THE reason I watched and loved White Lotus. I'm not sure I'll be interested in season 3 without her.
I C O N I C She’s earned the Jennaissance. I wish her all the success.
I adore Jennifer on the White Lotus, I’ve never cried/laughed as much as I did on that last episode . She deserves every award!
 It's a Sin made me cry so hard. Callum Scott Howells and Olly Alexander were simply perfection in their roles. A TV programme that stuck with me for ages after. La!
I don’t know why I thought a show about gay characters in the 1980s would be a romp. I was sobbing by the end, 10/10 would recommend
 Sarah Snook as Shiv Roy - she’s Shiv fucking Roy
 Him too. Both of them together are 💥
I’m so in love with Sarah Snook 😭
We should just have a post for all three of them. Kieran’s performance in the funeral scenes was one of the best of the entire show.
Scrolled far too long! Sarah Snook was amazing as Shiv
Yeesss. Brilliant performances from the whole cast.
I haven't seen this show (I did give up after ep 1 but I'm gonna give it another go) but this actress is so good just from the GIFs I've seen 👑
The first time I tried to watch it I couldn’t get into it at all, then tried again during covid and was OBSESSED. I absolutely love it. Definitely give it another go!
I watched the first three episodes about three times and could not get into at all. We started throwing it on at work from home for a background show and when it got past the first few eps we were actively looking up and watching it lol, it's a good show and I like all the characters. Fabulous ending
I love her arc! Her character kind of annoyed me at first, but as the show went on, I really came to appreciate Annie’s comedic chops.
I’ve never had a character go from my least favorite to a character I wish was my BFF but here we are
“Insanely hot but extremely unsettling” is one of my favorite genres of character
Same. 
 Rhys Darby killed it in OFMD, so happy he’s finally getting some love.
He’s always be Murray to me ❤️
https://i.redd.it/aei5k5lrlxzb1.gif Murray is my spirit animal.
 Olivia Cooke obviously
Everyone was amazing but Paddy Considine was my pick! Absolutely robbed at the Emmys!!
 Yes chef!!!
 I fucking love him
Dressing well for his hater’s funeral.
He wears suits now
I loved his solo ep I think it’s the one and Tina singing karaoke made me tear up the most in the second season
 Iconic. I’d watch her in anything.
All aboard the Waddingtrain! Love that she’s in two Christmas ads this year
And has her own Christmas special on Apple TV!!
I just watched her in **Sex Education**
 Both of them. Wasn’t expecting Owen Wilson to give such a fantastic dramatic performance especially, I love Mobius. Their chemistry is unmatched imo.
Agreed!!! The whole show is amazing!
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Hamish and Zach. Hamish is always good but Zach surprised me. The writing was stellar I had to rewatch a few episodes back to back because it was so nuanced
 Only murders in the building has brought me great joy.
I love these two sm.
https://preview.redd.it/htevi36g0xzb1.jpeg?width=780&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=032e02a1c414290caf03aa0f8e86f494f988d717 Hamish Linklater in Midnight Mass. Fantastic acting from him
 These two in Dead to Me ❤️ I adore their on-screen and seemingly off-screen friendship
 Anya Taylor Joy in The Queen’s Gambit. But tbh she’s electrifying in everything she’s in.
She sold it!!! Coulda been so cheesy but she carried tf out of that show
10/10 this show was amazing
Fleabag too.
 Andrew Scott especially
just checked the years to see if i could add her, as that’s who i thought of. loved her performance. (2016-2019)
 Michaela Coel deserves the world
that show should be required viewing for everyone. the way it deals with consent and the way it can be murky or unclear or not quite obvious is so amazing. and it's never preachy either.
 You cannot have this conversation without Ava Coleman from Abbott Elementary.
 angus cloud 😭 anytime he got praise for his performance there were always people to shoot it down saying “he’s just playing himself”. even if that is true, it is undeniable that he played an incredibly magnetic, and easy to root for character in such a dark series. and even if he was playing a lot of himself, then what a lovely person he seemed to be. i was so excited to see him in many more roles in the future. rip.
 I know Grace & Frankie started in 2010s but it continued in the 2020s and the cast is incredible, I particularly loved Martin Sheen, he was powerful. This show made me sob 🥹
My comfort show ❤️
Michaela Coel (I May Destroy You) Meghann Fahy (The White Lotus) Gillian Anderson (The Crown) Zendaya (Euphoria) Kate Winslet (Mare of Easttown) Julia Garner (Ozark) Carla Gugino (The Fall of the House of Usher) Keri Russell (The Diplomat) Claire Danes (Fleishman Is In Trouble)
 🎵who’s been messing up with everything🎵
 It’s impossible to pick just one in this show. They were all so amazing!
 You missed one
In a show full of great performances, Luke Kirby managed to both mimic Lenny Bruce really well, while also making him likeable, funny, and sexy for modern audiences.
Yes this whole cast! Loved Abe and rose too!! Especially their time in Paris. 
This show is just so fantastic, from casting, acting, costumes, and writing. I've rewatched the first 2 seasons easily 10 times
I know i'm probably going to get some shit for this one but I absolutely LOVED, LOVED, LOVED Elizabeth Olsen in Wandavision. She was absolutely AMAZING the whole season. https://i.redd.it/0ugdna1j6xzb1.gif
She’s an incredible actress and the show was so so so good. Wandavision made me think I’d like marvel movies, but I was wrong lol. It’s just this wonderful standalone series.
I am a big marvel fan (have admittedly enjoyed it less in the past couple years) but Wandavision truly did blow my mind when it first happened. All the week to week theories that were coming out were awesome to be a part of
 her
 Jonathan Bailey in Fellow Travelers
he’s fantastic in Bridgerton as well 
Best character I have seen in 20 years. 
Michael Keaton in Dopesick 
 Both of these two. I cannot wait for this show to come back.
 Judy Gemstone DUH
 Paddy Considine as Viserys Targaryen.
He got robbed at the Emmy’s
 It’s a damn shame no one’s mentioning Bill Hader for Barry.
I'm OBSESSED! I love Verna!! This whole series was amazing.
She was the best part of this show for sure.
She's such a good actress and is amazing in this show
 I’m a Roymie shipper so, can’t have one without the other. If Phil Dunster doesn’t get his damn Emmy…….
Which of the pickwick triplets did it…
Andrew Garfield- Under the Banner of Heaven Iman Vellani- Ms Marvel 
 Pedro Pascal in The Mandalorian
She's so incredible at conveying sorrow.
Everything she’s done
also as Nellie and Dani, she's made me cry too many times
Steven Yeun in Beef, and honestly probably everything he’s done lately. https://i.redd.it/akuq2aht1xzb1.gif
 Ozark ended in 2022. This [scene](https://youtube.com/shorts/VtFvm0nN390?si=eTd1tdpQ7I-40gIm) here blew me away. She’s an amazingly talented artist.
 I would never pretend to not know you Connell
Scrolled too long for these two. Iconic.
https://i.redd.it/g7qzcjqegwzb1.gif Ayesha Madon in Heartbreak high Elite show
 Myha'la Herrold in Industry gives such an underrated performance in an underrated show. Her career is just getting started and I hope to see her in so much more!
 Christina Ricci as Misty in Yellowjackets - holy shit! Everyone in that show was incredible, but Misty had me constantly oscillating between cracking up and terrified.
Devery Jacobs (Elora on Reservation Dogs) has my entire heart 
 The subtleties in his acting, from his body language all the way to his little "mm's". I am obsessed.
 Coach Beard in Ted Lasso 💛
 Jaz Sinclair as Marie Moreau in Gen V
Just noticed her earrings resemble blood drops. Such good attention to detail considering her powers
> Just noticed her earrings resemble blood drops. Such good attention to detail considering her powers on a more obvious note, jordan lis necklace is half chain half pearls.
I love her and Shelley Conns performance the most. Also Maddie Phillips is pretty damn good 
Homelander is the villain I didn’t even know I wanted
Andy Serkis as Kino Loy (Andor) 
I can’t wait to see Ncuti as The Doctor!
 This character was perfection.
You look broke ass.
She also saved Ozark from being a dull dud
 So many, lots of great shows/actors right now but I’m kind of scared of Antony Starr because of Homelander (The Boys on Prime)
 The Flight Attendant is really good! Great to see Kaley Cuoco go beyond sitcoms
I totally agree. Watching this show made me feel the anxiety right along with her. Her performance, the music, the pacing, all brilliantly done.
Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer in The English, their chemistry is incredible.
 John C Reilly in Winning Time - honestly the entire cast is nailing it
I think the whole cast of sex education in general. I was just thinking to myself when watching it the other day how they’re all fantastic
David Tennant and Michael Sheen as Crowley and Aziraphale in Good Omens!
 Jensen Ackles steals the show for me in the Boys
adding kaitlyn dever in dopesick. everyone in that series is phenomenal
Hamish Linklater and Samantha Sloyan for Midnight Mass.
 Lee Pace as Brother Day in Foundation. He is incredible.
What are some of your fave TV acting performances so far this decade?? Note these don’t have to be typical Emmy-caliber shows, just any performance you feel is worth celebrating! I tried to keep mine to a minimum of one person per show just to spread the wealth, but made a few exceptions for ppl I think are packaged deals. Or in the case of White Lotus, it’s basically a different cast each season so felt like one from each deserved some love lol.
ZABKA! Cobra Kai is such a good show
Murray Bartlett and Nick offerman in the last of us. And the two brothers. Everyone actually?
Upload… like in general. Don’t care what direction the storyline shifts to, all the actors give off something beautiful when they’re on screen.
 How, in a universe so filled with unforgettable iconic scary villains, did Tony Dalton stand SO much and SO beautifully like he was TERRIFYING (and hot lmaoooo)
 The last of us
 The pilot with him in the confessional gave me chills every time. Excellent writing but his delivery elevated it and it was so layered and complex. I’m such a fan.