Give Donald Sutherland that Emmy, you cowards!
In a cast like HBO’s The Undoing, it’s hard to steal the scene from Nicole Kidman, Hugh Grant or Edgar Ramirez. Unless, of course, you’re the legendary Donald Sutherland. Sutherland plays Grace’s (Kidman) father, Franklin, and he was the standout performer of Sunday evening’s episode. In the fourth episode, titled “See No Evil,” Franklin bails Jonathan (Grant) out of prison for a cool $2 million dollars. (It’s also important to note that he’s out $500K after lending Jonathan that after losing his position as an oncologist). Perhaps it’s to give his daughter a sense of normalcy amid the high-profile murder case. He threatens to kill his son-in law if he runs after being let out of jail. Which, fair. “I’m not here for your understanding. I’m here to look at you,” Franklin says, as his blue eyes appear icier than usual. “I’m here to make sure that you understand me.” He continues: “I think you’re guilty. I believe you killed that woman. Grace makes room for the possibility that you did not. And perhaps because she so rarely asks for my help, I find myself ill-equipped to refuse it. But should you run, should you do anything to further harm my daughter, my grandson, I will track you down. And I will kill you myself.” Before Jonathan can further thank Franklin, he declares he’s done speaking with the disgraced doctor and leaves.
