You should watch these 7 Rhea Seehorn movies and TV shows if you admire the actress

Deeya
Still from Better Call Saul (Image via Netflix)
Still from Better Call Saul (Image via Netflix)

Rhea Seehorn is an actress and director who catapulted to fame when she appeared in the show, Better Call Saul. The actress has been nominated at the Emmys and has also won the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Rhea Seehorn is known for playing dramatic and intense roles but has also showcases her comedic prowess. The actress has also received nominations at the Critics’ Choice Television Awards and some of her best movies and TV shows include The Harper House, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, and others. Here are 7 of her must-watch performances that fans of the actress must check-out.


Better Call Saul, Things Heard and Seen, and other movies and TV shows by Rhea Seehorn

1. Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss

Still from the movie (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from the movie (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Directed by Vivieno Caldinelli and starring Kate Micucci, Sam Huntington, Rhea Seehorn, and others, this black comedy movie focuses on a happy couple who move into a new and cheap apartment. However, bizarre things start occurring and the couple, played by Sam Huntington and Kate Micucci, realize that there’s a designated suicide spot for a cult in their home. The movie gets even wackier as the couple try to help the cult members make the transition from this life onto the next and have a smooth and painless process. Rhea Seehorn stars as Nordheim, who is one of the cult followers and is bent on committing suicide. The movie is wild, entertaining, and offers Seehorn the chance to showcase her comic timing and quirky side. Even though the actress is in a supporting role, she is able to embody her manic character effortlessly and delivers a seamless performance. The movie is offbeat, underrated, and therefore, fans of the actress must watch this one. The movie proves that Seehorn can take up complex and layered roles as well and deliver a scene-stealing performance. The actress is known for her dramatic and serious portrayals but this movie offers viewers a chance to see Seehorn in a lighthearted yet difficult to portray character.


2. Better Call Saul

Still from the show (Image via Netflix)
Still from the show (Image via Netflix)

Created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould, this legal and crime drama show features Bob Odenkirk, Rhea Seehorn, and others. The show is a spinoff of Breaking Bad and primarily serves as a prequel. The show has six seasons and aired from 2015 to 2022. The series received high ratings and is a critical and commercial hit. Set in the early to mid-2000s Alburquerque, New Mexico, the show focuses on the ethical decline of Jimmy McGill (Odenkirk), who is an aspiring lawyer and former con artist. However, over time, he becomes the egocentric and criminal-defense attorney Saul Goodman and has to deal with conflicts with his brother and his law partner. Rhea Seehorn plays the role of Kim Wexler, who is the colleague and romantic partner of Saul. The actress received praise for her portrayal and it is one of the must-watch performances by the actress. Rhea Seehorn establishes herself as a scene-stealing actress and gives a complex and enigmatic performance. Her character is a former mailroom employee who turns into a law firm associate. Her work in the show got her nominated at the Emmy’s twice. The actress also won a Television Critics Association Award for Individual Achievement in Drama.


3. Things Heard and Seen

Still from the movie (Image via Netflix)
Still from the movie (Image via Netflix)

Directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, this horror movie is based on the novel by Elizabeth Brundage. Featuring Amanda Seyfried, James Norton, Rhea Seehorn, and others, the movie is set in 1980. It focuses on Catherine (Seyfried), who is an art restorer and lives with her husband George (Norton) and daughter. However, when George gets a job teaching art history at a college, the family moves into a large farmhouse in New York. Catherine suffers from bulimia and she finds out the family tree of the previous owners. Soon, unexplainable things start happening and Catherine begins to believe that the house is haunted. Even though the movie received mixed reviews upon release, it is a compelling horror movie that has suspense and a tense atmosphere. Rhea Seehorn plays the role of Justine Sokolov, who is George’s colleague. Even though the actress has a supporting role in the film, she delivers a strong performance and proves that she can shine even in a minor role. The movie uses a lot of landscape paintings from the Hudson River School and art is an important symbol throughout the entire movie. Fans of Seehorn, must watch the film as it has beautiful cinematography, complex character, and a haunting tone.


4. Bad Boys: Ride or Die

Still from the movie (Image via Sony Pictures Entertainment)
Still from the movie (Image via Sony Pictures Entertainment)

Starring Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Rhea Seehorn, and others, this buddy cop action and comedy movie is a part of the Bad Boys franchise and is a sequel to Bad Boys for Life. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the movie focuses on Miami detectives Mike Lowrey (Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Lawrence), who must try to clear the name of their late Captain Conrad Howard, who is falsely accused of a conspiracy. Even though the movie received mixed reviews, it was a commercial hit. Rhea Seehorn plays the role of Judy Howard, who is a US Marshal and is hunting down Mike and Marcus. Fans of the actress must watch the movie as Seehorn displays her acting prowess and establishes herself as an action actress as well. Apart from the serious roles that she is known for, Seehorn brings an enigmatic and high-octane persona to her character for this movie. Seehorn is able to hold her own, even though she is surrounded by veteran actors and has a supporting role. She displays her action acumen and steals the scene with her dialogue delivery and action-packed performance. The movie is full of action and entertainment and even has some heartfelt moments. Viewers who want to watch a purely entertaining flick, must see this one.


5. The Harper House

Still from the show (Image via Paramount Plus)
Still from the show (Image via Paramount Plus)

Created and written by Brad Neely and starring Rhea Seehorn, Jason Lee, and others, this adult animated sitcom aired for just one season and has ten episodes. The show is about the Harper family and focuses on the matriarch and bread-winner Debbie Harper (voiced by Rhea Seehorn), who is forced to move her family to a poorer area of Arkansas after she loses her job. Even though the family goes through a lot of problems and has to live in a dilapidated house, Debbie tries to make sure that she can reclaim her lost status. It is one of the few shows where Seehorn delivers her voice acting talents and fans of the actress must watch the show to see how well the actress is able to emote, just through her voice. The show has just ten episodes and can be binge-watched quickly. Even though the show got cancelled sooner than it should have been, the series has some quirky and laughable moments and even some heartfelt ones. Other characters in the show include Freddie (Lee), who is a stay-at-home father. The Harpers even have twins, Ollie and Todd, who also get into adventures of their own. Seehorn is able to demonstrate wackiness, spontaneity, and hope, all through her voice.


6. Inside Man: Most Wanted

Still from the movie (Image via Universal Pictures)
Still from the movie (Image via Universal Pictures)

Directed by M.J. Bassett and starring Aml Ameen, Rhea Seehorn, and others, this crime thriller movie is a sequel to the 2006 movie, Inside Man. The movie was a direct-to-video release and also began streaming on Netflix. The movie takes place five years after Dalton Russell’s gang stole from the bank of Arthur case. A group of bankers led by Ariella Barash, take over the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and take everyone in the building hostage. Their goal is to steal a large stash of gold inside the building. To tackle them, a task force is created, led by FBI negotiator Brynn Stewart (Rhea Seehorn) and NYPD negotiator Remy Darbonne (Aml Ameen), who must solve the crisis at hand. This is another one of those movies where Seehorn showcases her action prowess and embodies her role in a brilliant fashion. Fans of the actress must watch this movie as it has the perfect balance of action, high-stakes tension, and thrilling fights. Seehorn delivers a commendable performance as she balances action with intelligence. The movie has many heart-pounding moments and is a total entertainment package. The actress not only brings her action talent to the fore, but also showcases her ability to hold her own and deliver a nuanced performance.


7. Veep

Still from the show (Image via HBO)
Still from the show (Image via HBO)

Created by Armando Lannucci and starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tony Hale, Rhea Seehorn, and others, this political satire and comedy series focuses on Selina Meyer (Louis-Dreyfus), who is the fictional Vice President of the United States. The show focuses on how Selina tries to make an impact during her term along with her team, but often gets embroiled into political games and has to get herself out of a tricky situation. The show was a critical and commercial success and is often regarded as one of the best shows in modern times. Rhea Seehorn joins the show during the latter half and plays the role of Michelle York, who is a rival candidate’s chief of staff. The actress gives a realistic yet comic performance and once again proves that she can take on complex roles across both the spectrums of comedy and drama and deliver a scene-stealing performance, even though she might be in a supporting role. Seehorn plays someone who is ambitious and dedicated towards her candidate. Therefore, she can do whatever it takes to make them successful. Therefore, Seehorn’s character is ruthless and sharp and the actress embodies those traits well. Fans of the actress must watch the show as the series is also a must-watch.

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