Greetings TV Fans! As the New Year quickly approaches, it really got me thinking about some of my absolute favorite female performances on television this past year. Whether it was a moment of female empowerment, the unexpected transformation of a character, or a breakout role, I found myself completely mesmerized by so many of these performances. They touched my heart and soul and really gave me a lot to think about, as I followed them on their journey in 2018. Again, it was difficult for me to narrow down my favorite female performances for 2018 because there were honestly so many and I didn’t think it was possible for me to choose my absolute favorite one, which is where you came in!
I ran a three round poll (randomized tournament style) on Twitter and asked for fans to cast their votes so that we can all decide who our favorite female performances are for the year. Thank you so much for your participation and support, as the tournament was so much fun and actually really competitive!
**Seriously, we even had fans voting to support Alycia Debnam-Carey back from her Lexa days on The 100! Amazing!
Round One featured the following Female Performances on TV from 2018:
- Madelaine Petsch as Cheryl Blossom from Riverdale
- Sarah Paulson as Cordelia Goode from American Horror Story: Apocalypse
- Alycia Debnam-Carey as Alicia Clark from Fear the Walking Dead
- Dana DeLorenzo as Kelly Maxwell from Ash vs Evil Dead
- Emma Roberts as Madison Montgomery from American Horror Story: Apocalypse
- Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper from Riverdale
- Lola Flanery as Madi from The 100
- Ruth Wilson as Alison Bailey from The Affair
- Marie Avgeropoulos as Octavia Blake from The 100
- Kiernan Shipka as Sabrina Spellman from Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
- Billie Lourd as Mallory from American Horror Story: Apocalypse
- Amanda Warren as Jane Barbour from The Purge
After your votes, the following female actresses moved on to Round Two:
- Billie Lourd
- Marie Avgeropoulos
- Lili Reinhart
- Emma Roberts
- Alycia Debnam-Carey
- Madelaine Petsch
Honorable Mention: Kiernan Shipka just came up short. I’m personally looking forward to seeing Sabrina cast some more spells in 2019 and I’m sure you are too!
After your votes in Round Two, the following female actresses moved on to the FINALS:
- Lili Reinhart
- Alycia Debnam-Carey
- Billie Lourd
Honorable Mention & my personal favorite of the year: Marie Avgeropoulos may not have made it into the finals, but she absolutely captivated my attention in 2018. I was never really a fan of Octavia previously on The 100, but her character has transformed so much and I was amazed at Marie’s incredible range as an actress. I am looking forward to seeing more from “Blodreina” in 2019!
After your votes in Round Three, the FINAL results are:
3rd place: Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper from Riverdale
2nd place: Billie Lourd as Mallory from American Horror Story: Apocalypse
Drum roll please…
1st place: Alycia Debnam-Carey as Alicia Clark from Fear the Walking Dead
Alycia Debnam-Carey WINS as your favorite female performance on TV for 2018! Congratulations!
Alycia Debnam-Carey’s performance was so real and heartbreaking this past year on Fear the Walking Dead and her standout performance was in the episode, “Close Your Eyes” (Season 4, episode 10). It’s like I could feel every breath she took and every word she blurted out, empathizing with the pain screaming inside her character. While some of the main characters are now gone from the series, Alycia’s performance proved that she is a strong female protagonist, worthy of the lead and I am absolutely ready and willing to follow her in 2019!
Thanks to all the fans who voted! I wish you all the best for the upcoming New Year!
I hope you enjoyed the list and please feel free to post your thoughts and comments below on some of your favorite female performances on TV from 2018. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!
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Best,
Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
@TV_Fanatic_Girl
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I was thinking Kiernan for sure out of that list but that was kind of a late debut. You’re probably right about next year 🙂
Agreed! I think she is fantastic! 🙂
Wow amazing that Alycia won! I also enjoyed Octavia this past year and I am surprised that Sarah Paulson didn’t make it farther but she was going against a lot of fan favorites.
I agree. Some of the results were a little surprising but it just goes to show how talented and amazing all of these ladies are!
Great article!
That last season of The Affair was so good. Ruth Wilson and Maura Tierney’s performances were both amazing. I know a lot of people seem to give up on this show after Season 3, but Season 4 was such a heartbreaking and well done season.
I think Elisabeth Moss gave an astounding performance in the last season of The Handmaid’s Tale. Keri Russell as always was amazing on The Americans. Really hope she wins that Golden Globe on Sunday. Currently watching the 2nd Season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Rachel Brosnahan just wonderful.
I still haven’t watched the latest season yet of Fear the Walking Dead. I needed space on the DVR and had to erase all the episodes, LoL. Now just waiting on Hulu for the new season. I heard the last season was really good though.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Thank you! I agree about The Affair. This last season was almost as good as the first one and Ruth Wilson absolutely moved me. I really enjoyed the growth of Helen’s character too. I still need to watch The Handmaid’s Tale. It’s on my list but I heard that Elisabeth Moss is fantastic. 🙂