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The CW’sArrowconcluded four years ago after its eight-season run, but fans still cannot get over how Neal McDonough’s Damien Darhk was a wasted potential. Apart from the much-despised fourth season of the series that aired in 2016, his arc was so frustrating for the viewers.
Nonetheless, fans believe he did great as an antagonist of the Arrowverse, and the character also became one of the best things that happened inLegends of Tomorrow. Now, McDonough is back in his villain era after joiningTulsa KingSeason 2.
Fans Praised Neal McDonough’s Damien Darhk Despite TerribleArrowStoryline
Season 4 ofArrowfelt like a complete disaster for many viewers because of its plot and execution, with many believing the show’s quality declined through the years. Perhaps one of the good things that came out from that controversial installment was the debut appearance ofNeal McDonough’s Damien Darhk.
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He is a former member of the League of Assassins and a master of the dark arts, making him a formidable enemy, especially toStephen Amell’s Oliver Queen. Fans loved the character so much, and they think that McDonough is an underrated actor who deserves more appreciation for his work on the superhero series.
His storyline inArrowbrought divisive comments from the viewers as they believed he didn’t exactly fit in the show (although he totally rocked as a villain inLegends of Tomorrow). It is not the actor’s fault, though, because he did great in both series. As mentioned, Season 4 was not the best installment in the franchise due to its terrible writing.
OnReddit, fans expressed admiration for the actor and his work as Damien Darhk. Read their comments below:
Thankfully, the character was given a great redemption arc inLegends of Tomorrow. He was very much fleshed out in the series as compared to his stint inArrow, and his death was considered a fitting end to his story.
Neal McDonough Finds Another Shot at Playing a Villain inTulsa King
McDonough is given another chance to display his convincing skills of playing a fearsome villain inTulsa King. Many anticipated his appearance in the series after the announcement of his casting as Cal Thresher, the powerful and ambitious businessman.
Writer Terence Winter praised the actor for his exceptional performance in the second season which premiered last September 15. “He’s so intense. He was an actor I’ve been wanting to work with for years,” he toldThe Hollywood Reporter.
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He also said that when hiring actors to go toe-to-toe withSylvester Stallone, one needs to have gravitas — and McDonough naturally has that in him.Tulsa Kinghas been a hit for Paramount and is highly lauded by fans and critics for its epic storytelling and brilliant cast, so it is a guarantee that his villain role here won’t be taken for granted.
Arrowis currently available to watch on Netflix.Tulsa Kingstreams on Paramount+.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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