TVLine's Performer Of The Week: Anya Taylor-Joy

In the fourth episode of the miniseries "Too Close to See It," Anya Taylor-Joy delivered a standout performance as Lucky. Her character was on a tumultuous journey after her husband double-crossed her, leaving her in a Las Vegas hotel room. The episode brought Lucky and her husband Cary face to face, and Taylor-Joy showcased a wide range of emotions as she struggled to accept Cary's actions.

Hurt, impatience, and anger all came to the surface, creating a tense confrontation between the two. Taylor-Joy's scream, "You made me a f**king mark, Cary!" emphasized the intensity of the scene.

The actress also delivered a powerful monologue that allowed the audience to empathize with Lucky's pain, despite her own questionable actions. Both Lucky and Cary had withheld secrets from each other, adding an element of moral ambiguity to the scene. However, there was still a hint of love between the characters, highlighting the depth of Taylor-Joy's performance.

Two other pivotal scenes helped solidify Taylor-Joy's win for TVLine's Performer of the Week. In a flashback, Taylor-Joy portrayed her father John's arrest, despite Agent Rand's promise that John would be spared. When Taylor-Joy learned that Rand had broken his word, she unleashed her anger in a heartfelt outpouring of pain.

The episode's crowning moment came in a car chase that led to a shootout with the FBI, a flipped car, and a bloody, tragic death of Cary. Taylor-Joy's portrayal during this scene was particularly moving, ensuring that the audience's emotional response was properly engaged.

Anya Taylor-Joy also received an Honorable Mention shout-out for her role as corrupt sheriff Ray Vega on Apple TV's "Sugar." Her performance brought a blend of charm and menace to the character, making her a formidable antagonist for Colin Farrell's John Sugar.