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In Part 3 of our countdown, we explore ten unforgettable performances that helped redefine what television could do. From Allison Williams’ hilariously tragic Marnie Michaels in Girls to Ty Burrell’s endlessly endearing Phil Dunphy in Modern Family, this stretch highlights the range and depth of small-screen storytelling. We dive into the simmering rage of The Boys’ Homelander, the haunting restraint of Kaitlyn Dever in Unbelievable, and the powerhouse grace of Michaela Jaé Rodriguez in Pose. Whether subtle or spectacular, these actors left a mark — and we’re here to give them their flowers.