Another week, another collection of gruesome deaths, life altering events, and more. Must be April on television. We did however get a few outstanding performances this week that are deserving of this week’s Hypable Honors.
The goodbyes just keep on piling up as this week, Parks and Recreation closed its doors on season 6 and we all cry silent tears knowing that it will be another 6 months until we get to see Leslie Knope and company on our screens again.
We did, however, have a couple of performances that needed some serious recognition, so here are this week’s selections for Hypable Honors. While last week was a bit of a boys club, this week the ladies have jumped front and center.
Drama
Show: ‘Agents of SHIELD’
Actor: Chloe Bennet
It’s been a remarkable couple of weeks for Agents of SHIELD, and many who had written the drama off as formulaic and boring have had their words served up to them in humble pie. HYDRA’s hostile takeover of SHIELD in the Marvel Universe opened the show up to an entirely unforeseen future where friendly agents true allegiances are revealed, and allies question everything they’ve ever known.
One absolute standout in this new world order is Chloe Bennet as Skye. This week’s episode showed her making a gruesome discovery and ultimately realizing that her closest friend, ally, and S.O. is a HYDRA spy. Even if you paid no attention to her character up until now, the scene in the bathroom when she has a minor breakdown over Ward’s treason was heartbreaking.
Our hearts broke as he realized that keeping her discovery a secret was her best option and she hurried to dry her eyes and hide her shock. She then put on a very convincing face and got on the Bus with Ward on a trip she may not see the end of.
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Otherwise Noteworthy
Show: ‘Arrow’
Actor: Susanna Thompson
We will miss seeing Susanna on our screens every week as the stunning Queen matriarch, but her final episode gave the actress a perfect avenue to stun us all one last time.
Show: ‘The Following’
Actor: Valorie Curry
Emma has always been one of the most intriguing characters on the show, starting as a friend to Claire who quickly showed her true colors as a member of the cult. Over her two seasons on the show, Valorie Curry has given Emma amazing depth for a character as misguided and tortured as she was. If she isn’t truly gone, we will be happy to see her again, but if she is, it has been a pleasure watching you. Wow, that sounded creepy.
Comedy
Show: ‘Modern Family’
Actor: Ty Burrell
There will never be a moment in which we do not want Phil Dunphy in our lives. He brings the funny week in and week out on Modern Family and there are simply not enough words to describe our love for this man and his remarkable ability to be a clueless, yet unbelievably sincere father and husband. The Dunphy clan is extremely lucky to have a man like him at the helm of the ship.
Ty was particularly great in this week’s episode, “Australia” because of Phil’s determination to have a great trip to Australia despite all the unfortunate things that keep happening to him. While his will to have fun was tested, the reveal at the end of the episode proved that Phil is just too cool for school. Australia is cruelest to its people, and by surviving its assault, he is a proven Australian. Cheers for Phil!
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Otherwise Noteworthy
Show: ‘Parks and Recreation’
Actor: Amy Poehler
Particularly funny was her scene with First Lady Michele Obama as Leslie couldn’t contain her excitement long enough to stop yelling in the First Lady’s face. We have always, and will always love Leslie Knope, but she reminded us in this week’s episode that no matter how long the summer hiatus may seem, when she returns, we will all be watching.
Show: ‘About a Boy’
Actor: David Walton
Will’s relationship with Fiona has a long way to go until it’s, well, functional, but his friendship with her son Marcus is what makes the show so much fun, and is probably why the show is called About a Boy. He and Marcus have a special and most adorable bond.
This week’s episode showed Will trying desperately to keep his buddy from using Fiona, and while he may not have come off as sincere at first, his speech to Lori’s game night crowd was both hysterical and sweet. This show is just starting to get its feet and we are definitely keeping an eye on it as it ascends to greatness.