Top 3 Tom Hopper shows you need to add to your watchlist now

Tom Hopper is one of those Hollywood actors who always brings his A-game to every role. Whether in movies or TV shows, his dedication knows no bounds. His imposing stature immediately commands attention. He also has the ability to completely embody his characters.

This allows him to make a lasting impression. He also possesses a unique ability to connect with his audience on a deeper level through his works. So if you are looking for some of his best TV show works, then look no further. Besides his recent TV show, The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, which premiered on Prime Video on August 27, here are some of his binge-worthy TV shows.

Top 3 Tom Hopper shows you need to add to your watchlist now

1) Black Sails

This historical adventure drama takes a gripping turn, with Tom Hopper playing Billy Bones. Tom Hopper plays the lead role of William "Billy Bones" Manderly. Much of the show is inspired by many real historical events. The main focus of the series is on finding the treasure.

The show has an 8.2 rating on IMDb. In the series, Tom Hopper’s performance truly sets the tone for the thrilling nature of it. He does a commendable job in bringing out the essence of his character. In an interview, he speaks about the intense workouts that he had to put in while filming the series,

“I do train pretty hard, just training. So I watch what I eat, I make sure that I’m eating a healthy diet all the time. I just try to eat healthy all the time.” This truly proves his dedication as an actor.

2) The Umbrella Academy

The Umbrella Academy is truly a unique superhero TV show. It is not scared to show the subtle nuances of the characters. The TV show focuses on the lives of a dysfunctional family.

The family members each possess unique superpowers. Among them, Tom Hopper’s character, Luther, has the power of super strength. His character arc is quite intense in the series. In an interview, Tom Hopper speaks about the distinct nature of Luther’s character in the series. He says,

“I think in my eyes he is a very small man in a huge body. He knows what his powers are, he knows that he’s strong but he’s always kind of fighting against it. He’s very insecure. [He has] what I would call extreme body dysmorphia in some way; like he just doesn’t fill that body mentally and he’s got some deep mental issues because of it, and he’s got some serious daddy issues. So yeah it’s important for me that they all come out.”

There’s no doubt that he perfectly captures each and every emotion of Luther’s character. He completely embodies the role.

3) Merlin

With an IMDb rating of 7.9, this Tom Hopper show is truly a must-watch. Especially because of the way he handles his character, Sir Percival. Sir Percival’s journey is not an easy one. He lost his family. This had a huge impact on him. Later, Sir Percival joined Arthur and was given the title of a Knight of Camelot. In an interview, Tom Hopper speaks about how he enjoyed working on the series,

“I get to do quite a lot of physical stuff, which is a lot of fun … I get to do a lot of fighting and look cool with a sword, which is always a lot of fun.”

It cannot be denied that his performance was a vital part of making the show a binge-worthy gem.

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