“He’s just Joey from Friends.” Yeah but that’s not true. It’s just fun to imagine. The truth about Matt LeBlanc in Hollywood-loving Hollywood-hating sitcom ‘Episodes’ is actually to his credit. The flashy American actor made an insane name for himself as Joey, but he’s moved on from that by rebuffing the typecast and by embracing it. Pretty smart for Joey. And while we watch him whizz around the ‘Top Gear’ tarmac with an optimistic redhead, here’s a post about how Matt LeBlanc playing Matt LeBlanc does actually work. [Read more on goodcharacters.blogspot.co.uk]
Houdini and Doyle is a new favorite of mine. The characters are well defined and the dynamic of Houdini and Doyle is reminiscent of the BBC Sherlock/Watson partnership. I love the Houdini paranormal skepticism going head to head with Doyle’s interest and beliefs in the supernatural. The viewer gets a eye full of turn of the century wonders and optimism as well as a fictional story of these two major figures from the time.
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I can’t forget to mention that Adelaide Stratton, the first female constable of the Metropolitan Police, warms the cockles of the heart. I love that she continues to work hard and be an exemplary police officer even when the men on the force don’t see her that way. She works on showing the world to see things differently instead of telling them in such a strong way it makes me feel all giddy.
Damien returns to UK TV screens Tuesday 11 February in The Split.
Photo credit: Sister Global
We have our exciting first look at Damien in The Split series 2 – and an air date for the much anticipated BBC One legal drama.
Our fave actor joins an incredible cast for the second series as Tyler Donaghue, and production company Sister Pictures have revealed the very first image of his character.
