Performer of the Year – 2025

The readers have spoken and the results are in!

In first place we have Melissa O’Neil who plays Lucy Chen on The Rookie

Melissa O’Neil, best known for her role as Lucy Chen on The Rookie, continued to earn praise in 2025 for her evolving and emotionally grounded performance as the character moved into new territory ahead of Season 8. During this period, she was celebrated for embracing Lucy’s professional growth, including her promotion to sergeant and the more intense action focused responsibilities that came with it, supported by O’Neil’s real world stunt training to heighten the show’s realism. Her 2025 public appearances and social media updates also highlighted her enthusiasm for the series and its fans, as well as her engagement with ongoing storylines—such as Lucy’s complicated romantic arc with Tim Bradford, which remained a major point of anticipation for viewers heading into the new season. Through her commitment and charisma, O’Neil’s 2025 contributions helped keep The Rookie’s emotional core strong while setting the stage for an increasingly dynamic portrayal of Lucy Chen

In second place we have Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair on Wednesday

Emma Myers delivered a standout performance in Wednesday during 2025, particularly through her deeply emotional portrayal of Enid Sinclair in Season 2. The year’s storyline placed Enid at the heart of the show’s most dramatic moments, including her pivotal decision to sacrifice her humanity by transforming under the full moon to save Wednesday — a climactic act that co‑creator Miles Millar described as the emotional core of the season. Myers revealed that she learned of this major twist only shortly before filming, underscoring the spontaneity and commitment behind her performance as she navigated high‑stakes scenes without full script context. Her work resonated strongly with fans and creators alike, highlighting her ability to balance Enid’s warmth, vulnerability, and courage, solidifying her as one of the series’ emotional anchors in 2025.

In third place we have Jensen Ackles as Mark Meachum on Countdown.

Jensen Ackles delivered an intense and physically committed performance in Countdown during 2025, starring as LAPD detective and former Army Ranger Mark Meachum. The series followed his character through a high stakes investigation that escalated into a race to stop a major terrorist threat, allowing Ackles to showcase his signature blend of grit, emotional depth, and action driven storytelling. Known for doing many of his own stunts, he openly discussed pushing the physical limits of the role to make Meachum’s perilous journey feel as authentic and grounded as possible—an approach that occasionally concerned crew members but reflected his dedication to the character and the series’ tone. Despite strong engagement from U.S. audiences, Countdown was ultimately canceled later that year, but Ackles’ 2025 performance remained widely praised for its intensity, commitment, and emotional resonance.

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