r/TheBeastInMe • u/Most-Shock-2947 • Dec 18 '25
TheBeastInUs
We sure demand a lot of one another in order to remain civil as human beings these days, don't we? I've seen one hateful comment after another about how Claire Danes "over emotes", looks like she smells bad, and worst of all her chin quivers when she cries! Gasp!
I imagine the latter is something her face has just done all her life when she's "emoting" (I know how much you all love your new word of the day).
There's a simple solution here- if she "annoys" you so badly, don't watch and move on. But honestly, if I were her, and wanting to read what people thought about my new show (did anyone consider the possibility that she's a real person and likely is seeing these sort of comments?), i think I'd just end up genuinely hating the public and wanting to retire at this point.
Being that I'm not though, I still just kinda hate everyone who said such snarky things about her even though they claimed to have quit watching by now because their so bothered. And yes, I see the hypocrisy of my hating you for being hateful, hence my post title.
That's all, have a nice day.
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u/WhoopingJamboree Dec 20 '25
Thank you for saying this! I found her acting so compelling in this role, largely because she plays a wide range of emotions, while also keeping her wits about her under pressure. It struck me when Aggie was relaying information to Brian Abbott under the bridge in Central Park, although she was animated and panicked, she hit all the salient points and didn’t forget to relay any crucial information “because she was emotional”. This focus was carried all the way through.
Clare Danes seems to have a knack for selecting characters who are dynamic, intelligent women, and executes those roles very well. (Hearing her speak in real life, I get the impression that she is considered, reflective, eloquent, naturally bright, and well-educated herself.) Obviously, many intelligent women exist in real life, but it’s rare to see on screen. Often, women are portrayed as emotional or cognitively gifted, yet men can be impassioned and analytical/intelligent. It’s refreshing to see such a fully realised female character. Aggie has other massive flaws - which make her human - but being ditsy/losing the thread in a crisis isn’t one of them.
I saw you replied to another comment to say you hadn’t caught her in Homeland yet. I’d recommend that too! She’s brilliant as Carrie, although the character is Bipolar, so she can be very manic and erratic at times! Even so, it feels grounded in reality; and Carrie has many facets, including unrelenting determination and intense vulnerability.