Performer of the Week: Dylan O'Brien 

, an “anchor” is something the werewolves focus on — it can be a person, a feeling, or even a memory — in order to retain their humanity. After Monday’s episode, it finally hit us that

Besides the fact that Stiles is literally the only human character left among the drama’s regular stable, he’s also played a vital role in keeping his friends on track, at times even drawing them back into the light. But something changed this week. Accidental though it may have been, Stiles tasted his first kill, effectively pushing him over a line he was not prepared to cross, one from which there’s no turning back.

The harrowing first 10 minutes of Monday’s episode, in which Stiles was hunted by Donovan — who blamed Stiles’ father, Sheriff Stilinski, for his own father’s paralysis — contained some of the most thrilling, horrifying sequences in the show’s five-season history. And as any fan can attest, the one thing

does best is horror. Frankly, if the Stiles-Donovan confrontation had been stretched to cover the entire length of the episode, it would have been a satisfying hour.

O’Brien has always demonstrated an incredible, seemingly effortless, ability to turn Stiles’ exploits into shared experiences with the audience, an ability which was in full-effect Monday. When he wrestled free from Donovan’s clutches, it felt like

were gasping for air and fighting for our lives; when he hid behind the bookcase in the library, unsure of whether to confront his attacker or keep running, it was like we were battling our

internal fight-or-flight response; and when he sat breathless in his car, spying on the police as they investigated what was now a murder scene, it was like our whole world was closing in around us.

We can’t say for sure how Stiles will deal with the fallout from his actions, but if history is any indication — we’re thinking back to Season 3’s stellar nogitsune saga — it’s safe to say that O’Brien will anchor the experience with the same vulnerability and authenticity we’ve come to expect from a performer of his caliber.

Teen Wolf Recap: If Books Could Kill

Halt and Catch Fire‘s Joe MacMillan has always manipulated those he respects most while trying to live up to what he thinks it means to be a man. In “Limbo,” that behavior finally caught up with him. Though he wasn’t directly responsible for WestNet’s takeover of Mutiny, it wasn’t something he could make Cameron believe, given his former deceits. Lee Pace did an excellent job exuding Joe’s wordless realization that he would always be viewed as damaged goods. The character might have been hopped-up on Ecstasy, but Pace saved his most dazed and confused performance for the moment he recognized he was seen not as a man, but as a machine.

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’ Moon Bloodgood got to play in the final season’s fourth episode. With Volm ally Cochise ailing, Anne alternately was crestfallen and then very comically astounded, as she realized that

 would have to perform the alien doohickey transplant. Afterward, Bloodgood found new ways to surface Anne’s maternal mourning of Lexi, first by quietly admitting to Ben her crazy notion of an eventual happy reunion, and then by sweetly “seeing” her daughter during her “shared silence” with Cochise. Lastly, the actress reiterated Anne’s grit under pressure, during an intense face-off with wild man Pope. Seeing the series vet shine in this showcase was just what the doctor ordered.

Dylan is a great actor and Stiles is one of the main reasons I watch teen wolf and his performances over the years still leaves me impressed and excited.

I hope all the best for Dylan in his career he deserves the best.

After watching the first 10 minutes of Teen Wolf on Monday, I just knew he had to be performer of the week. Dylan knocked it out the park without even saying a word. Looking forward to see where he takes us next.

Funny how his character started as mostly comic relief and he turned into the cast’s strongest actor and probably the show’s strongest character

Yup it’s no surprise he’s already becoming a breakout film star. I was really hoping he’d be picked as the new Spider-Man, but alas…

There is definitely a reason O’Brien is the break out star of that show. He’s clearly very talented and that sequence to start the show was really stellar.

O’Brien is the only reason I’ve stuck with this show. He’s growing into such a phenomenal actor; one that slips effortlessly between drama and comedy and everything in between. He’s really carrying this show, especially with such shoddy writing. I still think his turn as villain in the 3A arc was the best. That scene where Nogitsune!Stiles advances on Stiles and Lydia shouting: “I’m a thousand years old! You can’t kill me!” still gives me chills.

Well deserved, he nailed it last Monday, I hope they continue to write good stuff for Dylan and give him more space to show off

Mads Mikkelsen had a stellar and wide-ranging performance in the Hannibal episode “Digestivo.” I was hoping to see an honorable mention for him this week. That last scene with Will, wow. And his last little dig at Will when he was “caught?” Perfection.

My vote was for Joseph Sikora .. he was amazing in Power this last episode!

It’s worth mentioning that for the entire, riveting sequence in question, Stiles never uttered a single word. It was one of the most brilliant pieces of silent acting I’ve seen.

Excellent choice! He’s an amazing actor and I know his career is just getting started. He and Holland Roden are the bright stars of that show in my opinion.

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