Eva Green, “Penny Dreadful“ (Showtime) – What happens when an underdog becomes a contender? This is something that we have started to see over the past year in particular with Green, who we thought of previously as a stellar performer on a show that few are watching (but really should be). She has shown fearlessness as Vanessa, but in other moments great vulnerability, mystery, and pain. She grounds a show that loves to delve within the supernatural, and through her storytelling and her performance makes us feel as though we are right there with her.