Donal's performance as Happy
I was pleasantly surprised by Donal's performance in yesterday episode.
I enjoyed her talking to the flowers. It was a scene that reminded us of the carefree Happy from the commencement of the show. It was likely introduced to emphasize to the viewers that the actress playing Happy was changed. The scene could have turned out awkward and forced, but I found it natural.
Then, the scene with Happy's mother: when she played with the doll or put the head on her lap, I could feel Happy's sorrow, desperation, and longing for things to be how they used to be.
The scene with Honey also flew easily. And the flashback with Rocky fit well into the narrative that I almost forgot that it didn't happen and was recently filmed.
Overall, I liked her performance and I can't believe that she is the same actress that I remembered to be wooden in her acting. Maybe her previous roles were more difficult to act and "Happy" comes closer to her personality. She must really love the character which is good as half of the job is done if one wants to the work. I am sure she could have gotten a lead role in a new serial, but she chose this show.
I don't know how long this show is going to last in these new conditions, but I appreciate what Donal brought to Happy: a calmness and a serenity that can be explored later.
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