Gardiner, Risley, and Richard Rich: Before this trio came along, I had never before felt genuine rage towards any Tudors character. I had been upset or disgusted by a character's actions, but never before had I visions of reaching into the television and strangling them. All three actors did a wonderful job, though I will say that the evolution of Risley and Rich was a little sudden for my tastes.

Anne Askew: This is perhaps one of the most heartbreaking stories within the series. Being a Protestant Christian myself, whose ancestors hailed from England, I was really glad that they introduced Anne Askew, in that it gave me a more socially broad picture of reformers in England.

Anne Stanhope: I had been waiting for her to do something humane all season and finally it happend! I started crying the moment Anne Stanhope gave the executioner the bag and only recovered ten minutes after Askew's execution. Their exchanged glances during that scene were likewise beautifully done, and I like to believe that in Askew's final moments, Askew didn't feel so alone. Emma Hamilton, I really hope that you have a long and successful career.

Henry Howard and Edward Seymour: Though his behavior did not warrant it, Henry Howard had one of the best demises in the course of the show. All of the other individuals who were executed in the show all begged for mercy or at least showed some form of submission to the king, but not Surrey. He went down like he lived, arrogant and entitled, and I truly respect him for it, for not changing who he was even in the face of death. I am also pleased with how they ended the rivalry between Surrey and Seymour. Seymour had finally accomplished what he had been dreaming off all season, the fall of Surrey, and yet, you could tell that Seymour wasn't entirely pleased. Surrey was gone, but Seymour knew he really didn't win.

Gosh, I can't wait for the finale!

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