New Year’s Eve is a time for celebration, but some TV characters would rather avoid the parties and hide under the covers.
No bubbly for them, please. Instead, they’d like a big fat hug so let’s give them one, shall we?
Kevin Pearson – This Is Us
It could be said that the happiest-seeming people are sometimes the most broken inside. They just do a good job of hiding it. Success has always fallen into Kevin’s lap, but it’s also taunted him. His football career was destroyed by a bad fall and that same injury came back to haunt him when he was right in the thick of filming a dream role. He destroyed his relationship with Sophie but began a new romance with prescription painkillers. It’s true that he’s cocky and arrogant, but all that does is hide a pain he’s hidden away for years.
Whose heart didn’t break when he completely fell apart at his high school football field and later on Charlotte’s front lawn? Yet, when he went to Randall’s house to seek some help, he had to put his issues aside because of Kate’s miscarriage. There’s not much more Kevin can take. While booze is off the table this New Year’s Eve, hugs and an open ear aren’t. A listening party is the best kind of party Kevin could ever hope to receive.
Joyce Byers – Stranger Things
Life was getting back to normal for Joyce and her family after her horrible experiences the year before. She even found love with Bob Newby, and she was happy. Everything wasn’t perfect, but it was getting better! Then her life turned into a living nightmare again when she watched Bob get torn apart by the Demogorgons. Joyce has no interest in celebrations. She just needs some extra TLC this New Year’s Eve!
President Kirkman – Designated Survivor
Nothing has been easy for Tom Kirkman since he took office, but he’s pulled through time and time again. Much of his success was due to the support of Alex who stood by his side through thick and thin. Life won’t be the same for President Kirkman going forward after Alex’s death in a horrible car crash. Losing a spouse is difficult, and Kirkman is going to need all the TLC the American people can give him!
Elizabeth Keen – The Blacklist
We still can’t believe Tom Keen is gone. We’d like 10 bottles of bubbly to make that bad memory go away, but this isn’t about us, it’s about Lizzie. Although she and Tom had rough times, their love for each other was undeniable. What is most devastating for her is how great her year started out. Remember all the fun she had dancing with Reddington at the motel’s pool? Liz is a fighter and a survivor, but she’s going to need lots of hugs to get her through this New Year’s Eve.
Danny Reagan – Blue Bloods
Danny has always been an emotional kind of guy and not in the best sense of the word. Linda has always been there to keep him steady, but her shocking death turned his life upside down. Although the audience never saw the horrific helicopter crash that killed her or the immediate aftermath (and we’re still angry about that huge blindside!), Danny is having a hard time with it all which isn’t surprising for anyone in these types of circumstances. While we might not ever be able to soothe his wounds, we can at least give him some extra TLC this New Year’s Eve and let him know he’ll never truly be alone.
Shadow Moon – American Gods
Effed up is even the right word to describe Shadow Moon’s year. He got out of jail early only to find out his dead wife was having an affair with his dead best friend. If that wasn’t enough, he meets a guy who turns out to be a god and flips his life around for no understandable reason. Shadow is a tough guy, but even this is too much for a guy like him. What he needs is a night away from all the craziness Mr. Wednesday has brought into his life. No amount of booze will make it go away completely, but it may make it all a bit more tolerable.
Ed and Kelly – The Orville
Ed Mercer and Kelly Grayson aren’t exactly miserable, but their relationship definitely needs some extra TLC this New Year’s Eve. It was unclear if they actually took their peanut butter dinner to the next level, but if they didn’t, then New Year’s Eve would be the ideal time for them to kick it into high gear. We all know they still love each other, so let’s help them along by preparing a romantic dinner for two with a good bottle of bubbly, and let nature take its course!
Kelly Severide – Chicago PD
Nightmare doesn’t even begin to describe what Severide has gone through this year. Being accused of a hit-and-run was serious, but losing Anna was even worse. Downing back a couple of beers isn’t high on his list, but talking about his horrible year just might be. Here’s to a better year ahead!
Marcus Keane – The Exorcist
Just as he’s about to get out, he’s reeled right back in. Marcus has been fighting demons almost his entire life. When Mouse showed up, it was like a miracle. She had provided him with a way out. He had met a man who was everything he’d ever dreamed of and was prepared to live a happy life with Peter. But things change in a heartbeat and before he even had a chance to say goodbye to his old life, God decided he wasn’t ready to let Marcus go just yet. Poor Marcus. Maybe he does need some bubbly to go along with the hugs!
Penguin – Gotham
Does anything ever go Penguin’s way? Just when he’s in his King of Gotham groove, Sofia comes along and pulls the carpet from under him. She handed Penguin to Jim on a silver platter, and now Penguin is stuck at Arkham — again. Even if Jerome is his cellmate (and we can’t wait to see how that develops), Penguin has lots to cry about this New Year’s Eve. Let’s him give him our shoulders and a few encouraging words. We know he’ll be back to his terrorizing ways soon enough, but right now he’s just too angry to see straight.
Rebecca Bunch – Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
This girl is one hot mess who just needs a good friend or two to sit her down and help her get her head straight. Her year has been one big disaster from being dumped at the altar to making poor bed partner decisions. Throwing herself off a cliff isn’t the solution. A pity party isn’t necessarily out of the question this New Year’s Eve. Who doesn’t need a good cry and a few bottle of wine when the world turns upside down on you? Get it out of your system and then bear down to make sure next year is better than the last.
Amelia Sheperd – Grey’s Anatomy
It’s been a rough year for Amelia, but we hope things are turning around for her. After surviving major brain surgery and some awful after effects, there’s nowhere to go but up. Recovery is a hard process, but Amelia can get through anything. If there’s anyone that needs to celebrate the new year to come, it’s Amelia. Chocolate martinis might not be on the menu, but virgin margaritas could be. A small get-together with friends could be exactly what the doctor ordered!
Alex Danvers – Supergirl
Breaking up is hard to do, especially when it turns out the one you broke up with was the love of your life. The end of Maggie and Alex was devastating, but Alex has tried to put it behind her. Having a one night stand with Sara Lance was a start, but what Alex needs is a night out to let it all out. Who’s for Alex getting together with the ladies from Lucifer? Now, that would be a fun New Year’s Eve!
