Crafting a list of the best performances of the year is always a tough task. The challenge lies not in thinking of deserving people but in deciding who to include in the limited slots we have.
We’ve made it even harder by focusing on shows that didn’t make it to our individual top 10 lists or our list of favorite episodes. We also limited ourselves to only one actor per show. This is not because we don’t recognize the talent of performers like Andrew Scott in Ripley or Jessica Gunning in Baby Reindeer. We just want to showcase a variety of incredible performances from the past year.
Even with these restrictions, we still regret not being able to include all the amazing actors. Here are just a few of our favorite performances from 2024:
Chloe Guidry in Under the Bridge, Manny Jacinto in The Acolyte, Stephen McKinley Henderson in A Man on the Inside and The Madness, Marcello Hernandez in Saturday Night Live, Kathryn Hunter in Black Doves, Richard Kind in multiple shows, Cristin Milioti in The Penguin, Natasha Rothwell in How to Die Alone, Megan Stott in Penelope, and Hoa Xuande in The Sympathizer.
Vocabulary List:
- Crafting /ˈkræf.tɪŋ/ (verb): The act of making or creating something with skill.
- Challenge /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/ (noun): A difficult task or obstacle that requires effort to overcome.
- Deserving /dɪˈzɜː.vɪŋ/ (adjective): Worthy of being awarded recognized or treated in a specific way.
- Incredible /ɪnˈkrɛd.ə.bəl/ (adjective): Difficult to believe; extraordinary.
- Regret /rɪˈɡrɛt/ (verb): To feel sad or disappointed about something that has happened or been done.
- Showcase /ˈʃoʊ.keɪs/ (verb): To display or exhibit something in an attractive or favorable way.
How much do you know?
Who is known for their performance in "Under the Bridge"?
Which show features the performance of Kathryn Hunter?
Who delivered a memorable performance in "How to Die Alone"?
Which actor is praised for their role in "The Sympathizer"?
Who is recognized for their performance in multiple shows?
Which actor is not mentioned in the list of favorite performances from 2024?
Chloe Guidry was featured in "The Acolyte".
Marcello Hernandez performed in "Saturday Night Live".
Megan Stott is known for her role in "Under the Bridge".
Kathryn Hunter appeared in the show "How to Die Alone".
Hoa Xuande delivered a memorable performance in "The Madness".
Cristin Milioti was not included in the favorite performances list for 2024.
Natasha Rothwell impressed in " to Die Alone".
Xuande starred in "The Sympathizer".
Richard Kind was featured in multiple shows throughout .
Stephen McKinley Henderson appeared in "A Man on the " and "The Madness".
Manny Jacinto delivered a standout performance in "The ".
