I'd push to say that her slight awkwardness when it comes to some of the "funny" lines makes her more believable as a character. Not everyone is just naturally smooth and funny, but a lot of people try to be. Acting isn't always about coming off as awesome as possible - it can also be about making a character that could be walking down the street and talk to you at any given time. Eames is a very natural, believable character. She's normal. Goren is very odd and rare and not someone you would expect to bump into while having coffee. Eames, in my opinion, is the counterpart. She is something closer to reality, and I think that's what people appreciate about her. You could know her. You could talk to her and have a simple conversation.

And some might call that a bad thing. I don't. I see her as the grounding for the show - a foot in reality while Goren is wandering in space, held by a thin tether. She keeps him in check by being normal. Can't blame a girl for that.

I think most people have their own unique quirks--maybe not leaning and smelling things all the time or apparently memorizing entire encyclopedias like Goren, who is a larger than life character--(and some real life people are also larger than life), but something--a funny laugh, a weird way of putting on their jacket, some unique quirk or tic or habit--that's very them and very human. Everybody has something they do that no one else does. Seven years, and we still have seen a trace of uniqueness from this character. Again, you can blame the writers if you want, but I have to point out once again that many of the strange character traits, the energy and the physicality of Goren, were all brought in by VDO himself, not any writer. There was apparently leeway for the actors to do that with their characters; she chose not to.

I think you could talk to Bobby too, if the person talking to him was either

1. Schizophrenic
2. Intellectually motivated
3. Needed help

He really isn't all that "untethered", in my opinion. Actually, he seems to be able to chat up anyone. A rather odd trait to have, for someone considered so "socially isolated".

As fascinating as it is to talk to you and compare the two characters, I feel that this is not the thread to continue this conversation. We're veering more into discussion of why VDO and Goren are interesting while at the same time saying that KE and Eames are not. This is a thread about love for KE and Eames. I'm not saying that this discussion does not have the merit to be had... but lets give people who adore the actress and the character their space. There are plenty of threads about how awesome VDO and Goren are where I'm sure this sort of talk would be more... fitting.

I think that Kathryn is a beautiful woman and I love her many looks. I also think that she is one of the most amazing actresses I've ever seen. She is the reason I watched Stir of Echoes (not usually my kind of movie) and she is the main reason I loved it. And I think I have mentioned (about a hundred times) that her role on Homicide:Life on the Streets (called All Is Bright) was every bit as moving and Emmy-worthy as VDO's role in the preceding episode. I've only seen parts of Rich In Love, but she was lovely and moving in that also.
As for her work on CI, I find her to be a very unique character. Only Lenny Brisco did the snarky remarks as well as she does. And her "No, see....." when she catches someone lying is something I wait for in every episode. What amazes me is how expressive her face is. Even when she is not saying a word, her face speaks volumes. In the first season episode, Crazy, Eames goes undercover as a cop whose ex-husband "is messin' with my little girl." In that all too brief scene, she has me near tears as she pleads for this dirty cop to take care of the fictional ex-husband. I especially love when she and Goren go undercover as a couple, they play off each other so well. And I love that she is usually the "bad cop" while Goren is the "good cop". Of course, there is Blind Spot. It always amuses me that Eames was able to rescue herself, but in Untethered Goren needed to be rescued. And of course, Amends. I had some suspension of belief issues with Ross letting her stay on the case and with her going through the evidence in her husband's murder (and getting her tears all over his bloody shirt!). BUT, throughout the episode she seemed to be always on the verge of tears, but holding it together. And she kept me on the verge right there with her.

As I've stated in other threads, I have a little problem with the lack of "set up" for one of the scenes in Purgatory (and I won't go into detail here for Oldgoalie and others who may not have seen it yet), but the expressions on her face once again said even more than her words did. And her words said PLENTY!

So is Kathryn underrated? Not by me! I think she's awesome! And it is now 2 hours past my bedtime and so I am off to my nice comfy bed. Night everyone.

I came along here wanting to post some more KE-related Love, but you have beaten me to it - you have said everything I think and feel about the actress and the way she portrays Eames.

Thank you!

KE is an unbelievalby great actress.. and gate in reference to your comment she was given leeway as he was... i don't believe that to be true.. not at the bginning... if you have the first season on dvd...just listen to dick wolf on the comentary... at the beginning it was established that this was vincent's show.. and she was the side kick.. I even think he made mention of *carrying his water*.. (hmm.. maybe that's where that comment came from).. anyway.. she had to fight for her character.. and in the second season you could see her coming into her own and in the third she had arrived.. she did a great job establishing her character.. and the quirks.. the no.. see.. his her own.. recognizable to all fans.. and for me.. her sarcasm comes off as natural as Gorens lean.. she's terrific.. very believable to me .. definitly NOT over-rated.

*bug*

After KATHRYN's performance in "PURGATORY" I feel she has taken over the lead in the show from VDO, who seems to be taking a back seat to her.......which is just a reversal of what happened the first six seasons....

I'm glad K/E is getting her star time on the show. IMO, Eames has always come off as a sidekick and that someone with Kathryn's acting chops deserved more. The show should have moved into its current direction when Noth & Co joined. The CI format was no longer Goren-driven so Eames/Goren partnership should have become more like the L&O/SVU teams.

Oh yes she most certainly is underrated. Has everyone seen her on Oz? It's a POWERHOUSE performance. Funny, disturbing, tragic----I think she's got untapped potential as a great comedic actress. That OZ performance is so nuanced and powerful that I get misty-eyed whenever I see . She is SOOOO BRILLIANT. With those eyes and that smile she can pull off just about anything. If Hollywood had more imagination, she would be a massive star. I wish I could write the ultimate screenplay to cast her in an Oscar-winning role. Luv her.

I really adore Kat. She is a great actress. I really wish that they would give her something really meaty to play around with. She did a great job with Amends, and I would love to see her in a really deep role where she has to take charge. I love the Eames/Goren partnership.

She's amazing....beautiful, smart, funny, sings too! I get a kick out the scene in "One" when she gives the perp a knee to the "privacy spot" (as my kids call it) when he tried to run off.

Back to the top for Kathryn. Can't keep a good woman down.

She will get lots of chances when....someday unfortunately....LOCI ends.

I would love to see her do a movie occasionally while we still get to see her on LOCI.

Nah, she said in an interview a while back that CI takes up too much of her time as it is. The best we can hope for at the moment is short-term theatre work between seasons.

Also when they asked her about producing and directing she said she was too lazy and only wanted to raise her family.....(now that is HOT!!!).....

I saw her in an interview, and she said they work 7 days on, and 7 off, which helps her with her family.

She also said on some of those 7 days they work 14 to 18 hours!!

In this day and age when celebrities seem to thrive on bad behavior and bad publicity, it's nice to hear about one who has her priorities straight. Kathryn could easily have more work if she wanted it, but instead, she'd rather spend time with her kids. Good for her!...and good for her kids!

Amen..wish there were more magazine articles and TV interviews about the fabulous KATHRYN....

Without Kathryn on loci, no Eames. That is what make Kathryn so special. She is the man!

Yes sir, you are correct.....you are so correct.....KATHRYN has made the character of Alexandra Eames so pivotal to LOCI that without her there would be no show.

I admire Kathryn for the way she dresses on the show. Not like she's ready to hit the town, but dressed for WORK. I find it very unrealistic when I see women on 'other' shows dressed in revealing tops and high heels when they're supposed to be on the job. Don't most law enforcement agencies have dress codes?
Way to go Kathryn for 'keepin it real'!

I definetely think she's underrated but now in the later seasons I feel she's getting more camera time and really being able to show off her acting ability like in blindspot, amends, etc

This may be old news and already mentioned on this thread (sorry), but I wasn't aware that Kate could sing!

Kate sang background harmony with a group called Minus Ted on their song "Riding Towards Albany." I believe that she also wrote the lyrics to the song.

You can download their songs for free from their websight.

http://www.minusted.com/

Scroll down to bottom left on page and click on "Riding Towards Albany. Notice there is also a song entitled "Maeve" which is Kate's daughter's name. I don't think she sings on it, but someone mentioned that the intro talks about the little girl.

I never knew she could sing. Thank you for this link.

Howdy!

Heard it before, but thanks for bringing it up again I think there was a thread about it awhile back, but it doesn't matter how many it's posted anyway. She sounded so cute in the song!



You've been going there a lot, OG ...Hey, but you deserve it for always keeping awesome but underrated Kathryn on page one. Cheers to OG!

Bump

I expect no kudos, plaudits, or accolades.....it is a labour of LOVE and I MUST do it.....it is a sacred trust that drives my heart.....it is a hunger that never ends....(am I getting too pompous?)....

She was excellent in the episode! I can't see why people under rate her at all!

Has anyone posted about this on the Reel? She looks great and most importantly, she is wearing a wedding ring!!!
http://www.thereelvincentdonofrio.com/reel...-for-mutts.html

Definitely underrated. it's the curse of the straight man.

Her dog is called Layla what's a mutt-i-gree, is that a race or simply a term for mixed race animals? It's a good thing she's doing, I just hate when people don't castrate their animals, the shelter in Berlin alone has hundreds of cats waiting for a new home, we certainly don't need more kitten.

Funny she's wearing a ring, but it could be just a ring, or would it be unusual to wear a "normal" ring on the left ring finger? Where do Americans usually wear their engagement rings?

Mutt-i-gree's is the name of the club. She is wearing it on her left hand, on her ring finger, the traditional way. Aww that dog is adorable, and Alex, too xP I'm glad she cares about animals.

Has anyone heard of any projects that KATHRYN is doing outside of LOCI? I have searched the Internet but can find nothing.

Wait until the current season ends, then we'll probably hear something about her going back to the stage for a week or two. Until then, her schedule's probably too full.

Don't post much, but adding my support for KE. She's an amazing talent. I would love to see more of her work outside of CI. I am glad that the writers have given Alex Eames bigger role in CI. I am really hoping for more a glimpse into Alex's life before Bobby. With all that stuff with her father I'm sure there's a mountain of stuff that can be used for stories.

I like Kathryn a lot. Especially as Eames. It's rare to find a female character on TV who is smart, funny, compassionate, and really good at her job without needing to emasculate the men around her or sleep with all of them. I like where Kathryn has taken Eames. She has learned to respect her partner, but she is still confident of her own abilities and isn't afraid to speak up. I want to be just like her when I grow up. OP

If only more people did (considering some of the role models out there*)

*not that I'd call them role models, per se, but... well, y'know

I hope she has several more years on LOCI first. I just love her on the show. There seems to be more and more photos and FANSITES springing up but you really have to hunt these down. Go to CORBIS.com for some great pictures.

Here's a nice photo for ya OG.

Thank you.....merci......this picture just proves she is the HOTTEST woman on TV today.......and she doesn't even have to work on it.....it just comes naturally!!

She is a natural beauty.

That is what makes her so HOT.....she doesn't have to try to be sexy.....she just is!!!

I never judge HOT by appearance. Personality and character attract me to people.

For instance, I think Tom Crews is just plain ugly.

Kathryn, you go girl. You got it!!

I know this is a Kathryn thread, but oooo man, he is hot.

Is KATHRYN under rated? In one word............

YES!!!

This is the first of my environmentally friendly, low fuel consumption, no trans fat postings........concise, to the point, no frills.....what do you think of them.....will they catch on....?

Al Gore will be so proud. In fact, I think I can hear the sound of him sniffing and wiping his tears. Well done, OG.

she had that auction for lunch with her and the tour of LOCI, don't know how that is going. But not of any film projects, Nothing showing on imdb.com