And our list features some of the most compelling and standout characters from all across broadcast and streaming, who left us discussing their arcs and moments well after the credits rolled.<\/p>\n
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From Brilliant Minds to Chicago Fire, there are so many to choose from.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s delve into them now.<\/p>\n
And let us know if you agree or disagree with anyone. We love to hear from you!<\/p>\n
Also, don\u2019t forget to share your own in the comments below!<\/p>\n
Dr. Josh Nichols \u2013 Brilliant Minds<\/p>\n
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I\u2019ll shout it from the rooftops that\u00a0Dr. Nichols shone on Brilliant Minds Season 2 Episode 5<\/a>, and it was Teddy Sears\u2019 best emotional work.<\/p>\n He looked like he had the weight of the world on his shoulders as he tried to save two brothers, and that St. Christopher pendant only reminded him of that.<\/p>\n He wanted to bring the Torres family a miracle, but it wasn\u2019t possible, and after 17 hours in the OR, he was exhausted.<\/p>\n I loved that the series examined how Nichols strives to save everyone, but we can\u2019t. It was so emotional to watch Wolf silently comfort him as he helped mop up the blood.<\/p>\n While it\u2019s probably not the first patient Nichols has lost, this one may haunt him for a while.<\/p>\n Elliot Gifford \u2013 Murder in a Small Town<\/p>\n I was blown away by how Elliot Gifford made me feel for him on Murder in a Small Town Season 2 Episode 5<\/a>. That teenager didn\u2019t trust anyone or the system.<\/p>\n He\u2019d obviously been in foster care and been bullied far too long and thought no one cared about him.\u00a0<\/p>\n Jaden Rain portrayed that so realistically that I wanted to jump through my TV and comfort him.<\/p>\n I hated that the cops initially suspected him, even though he technically saved Jack Coutts\u2019 life.<\/p>\n He portrayed the fine line that teenagers in the system have to walk, such as knowing when to walk away from bullies, protect themselves, and defend others. \u2013 Laura Nowak<\/a><\/p>\n Bluebird Gleeson \u2013 NCIS: Sydney<\/p>\n Since NCIS: Sydney<\/a>\u2018s first episode, we\u2019ve known that there is more to Bluebird than meets the eye, and we finally got the much-needed background on her character that many of us craved.<\/p>\n After a jaw-dropping finale, we caught up with Blue when Doc had the sound mind to search her place after she went radio silent for so long. And it opened the door to a riveting hour with NCIS: Sydney Season 3 Episode 2<\/a>, revealing Blue\u2019s background, her criminal past, and an eerie experience with a cult on a commune.<\/p>\n Aspira was the mysterious woman who lured Blue (or Faith) back to this commune, where she reunited with her twin brother, Eli. And from there, Blue went into overdrive, trying to save the community from Aspira and her nefarious plans, which included talking everyone into consuming poison so she could sell the land and take off.<\/p>\n There was such a genuine beauty to Blue as we saw her at her most vulnerable, her past laid bare to her colleagues and friends, and her desire to save her brother from brainwashing palpable. And she showed real resolve and quiet strength as she confronted Aspira and tried to save everyone.<\/p>\n Then, we got the softness as she united with her biological grandmother, whom she had never known, and reunited with Doc, who has become the closest thing to family she\u2019s had in years.<\/p>\n While Blue\u2019s future and fate at NCIS are up in the air because of her lies, it was easy to step away from the hour feeling much lighter on Blue\u2019s behalf. She was finally free! \u2013 Jasmine Blu<\/a><\/p>\n Sophia Choi \u2013 Days of Our Lives<\/p>\n For weeks, Sophia has been the character many Days of Our Lives<\/a> fans have loved to hate.<\/p>\n However, as the baby story drew close to an end, Sophia couldn\u2019t handle the stress any longer and suffered a psychotic break, showing how talented Rachel Boyd was.<\/p>\n Having everyone accuse her at once became too much for the teenager as she collapsed in Brady\u2019s arms.<\/p>\n While many Salemnites were still furious with her, others felt empathy for her since they learned she gave birth alone and scared, choosing to give her baby to the firehouse.<\/p>\n Many still need answers, but Sophia has gone mute for now from the stress. I suspect she won\u2019t pay for her crimes, except for a stint in Bayview, as most keep referring to her as a stressed-out kid.<\/p>\n Russell Shaw \u2013 Tracker<\/p>\n Let\u2019s be real, no one knows how to steal scenes quite like Jensen Ackles<\/a>.<\/p>\n And that\u2019s exactly what he manages to do by playing such a genuinely charismatic, humorous, and layered character like Russell Shaw.<\/p>\n We were eagerly awaiting what would happen when the Shaw brothers reunited again, especially in light of Colter learning the truth about what happened to his father. And Tracker Season 3 Episode 1 <\/a>didn\u2019t disappoint.<\/p>\n The fraternal dynamic was at its absolute best, and Colter shared the truth with Russell, then apologized for the horrible things he believed. Russell dropping everything to track down his brother was so quintessentially him and spoke to the love he has for his brother.<\/p>\n And the conversation between the two and all the things they said and what lay within the silent beats where they didn\u2019t outright say anything at all was some of the most compelling work on the series to date.<\/p>\n Russell\u2019s energy truly touched every aspect of the hour, as he validated his brother\u2019s words, even as he used humor to deflect and cope.<\/p>\n He exuded all the grace, protectiveness, love, and humor of an eldest sibling who maybe saw more than Colter could ever know but wanted to keep him from experiencing the same things.<\/p>\n Through their interactions, we gained a much better understanding of their dynamic, and Russell understood his brother enough to lure him back into the reward game, with all the fun shenanigans and hilarious moments that the case, even with its darker moments, called for.<\/p>\n Russell\u2019s fun, dynamic approach in the premiere and that effortless Shaw brother chemistry already have us clamoring for his return to the series sometime in the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n Brett Richards \u2013 Fire Country<\/p>\n Richards may not be what Station 142 wants, but he certainly is what they need.<\/p>\n Maybe it\u2019s the fact that Shawn Hatosy<\/a> once again brings that likability, intrigue, and gravitas to another role, or perhaps it\u2019s just that it is genuinely refreshing to have someone at the helm who isn\u2019t entangled with other members of the firehouse via blood or \u201cfound family.\u201d<\/p>\n But he\u2019s there to right the ship, and he leads in a manner that the house commands, especially in the aftermath of Vince.<\/p>\n The other characters don\u2019t have to like it, but we sure as heck do, because even though Richards seems like an antagonist on Fire Country<\/a>, he\u2019s proving to be anything but right now.<\/p>\n Christopher Herrmann \u2013 Chicago Fire<\/p>\n I still think it\u2019s time for him to retire<\/a>, but Herrmann was a standout this week on Chicago Fire<\/a>. He brilliantly nailed the emotions of your house burning down.<\/p>\n At first, he had the fear of all parents: his daughter was trapped in the fire.<\/p>\n Even through the mask, you could feel the relief from him as he realized she wasn\u2019t there, and it took a minute for him to get out. But then, he did one thing we all probably would: tried to get to the photos.<\/p>\n The loss of memories is heartbreaking, but Herrmann was also dealing with the fear that he was the reason for the fire. <\/p>\n While it turned out he wasn\u2019t, I am a little mad at him for the electrical work he did. He should know better, and this is sure to lead to a lesson for him. \u2013 Alex Ingham<\/a><\/p>\n Gripping, vulnerable, raw, and human, our Characters of the Week span Grey\u2019s Anatomy, Murder in a Small Town, Boots, and more. 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