For most of film and television history, supporting characters existed with a clear narrative function: assist the protagonist, provide comic relief, move the plot forward, and quietly exit when the hero’s journey took centre stage. They were memorable, sometimes even beloved, but rarely powerful enough to reshape the story’s structure. Yet the modern entertainment landscape, particularly in the age of sprawling franchises and long-form streaming series, has begun to shift that balance.

Throughout television history, there are certain performances that persist as amongst the greatest, even without the accolade of an Emmy. These actors not only captivated audiences, but also earned praise from critics, adding a layer of bewilderment to the persistent oversight by the Emmys.

In a rather unfortunate tale of consistent near misses, "Better Call Saul" bid farewell after its six-season run without a single Emmy win. Despite accumulating a staggering 53 nominations over the years, the acclaimed legal drama left the 75th Emmy Awards empty-handed, once again, leaving fans disheartened.

Mark Margolis, who portrayed a cartel drug lord, Hector Salamanca in "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul," died Thursday at Mt Sinai Hospital in New York City. He was 83

Bob Odenkirk, of “Better Call Saul” fame, made headlines once again after claiming the ‘Best Actor in a Drama Series’ award at the 28th Critics Choice Awards ceremony, held yesterday at Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles.

“Lucky Hank”, starring Bob Odenkirk will release in March.

The Breaking Bad spinoff still has to tread far in order to meet the levels set by its cousin, however, if the past is of any indication...