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In the last decade alone, series have delivered monologues that are searing, hilarious , and heartbreaking, showcasing the written word at its most potent on screen .

This list explores some of the most memorable from recent years, starting with BoJack Horseman's devastating monologue in the Season 5 episode 'Free Churro.'

BoJack, voiced by Will Arnett, delivers a eulogy for his abusive mother, Beatrice, weaving in absurd TV-inspired anecdotes he wishes were true, making the emotional core even more piercing.

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Fleabag's second season offered another iconic moment: the 'hot priest' confession. In Episode 4, Phoebe Waller-Bridge's unnamed protagonist unloads her soul to a priest, Andrew Scott's character.

In a direct, fourth-wall-breaking address,she admits her desperation for someone to take over her life, her fear of being alone and doing everything wrong, and her admiration for his ability to offer comfort.

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Dexter: Resurrection brings a meta, chilling monologue in Episode 7, 'Course Correction.' Forced to give a 'Show & Tell' to a group of fellow serial killers, including the formidable Leon Prater (Peter Dinklage), Dexter must reveal his nature while hiding his identity.

He adopts the persona of Red, a monstrous fellow killer known for decapitation, and uses that mask to articulate his own philosophy.

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Throughout TV history, there are iconic speeches that resonate for years. Consider Walter White's chilling 'I am the danger' moment in Breaking Bad, which cemented Bryan Cranston's legendary performance.

Or Will McAvoy's fiery opening rant in The Newsroom, dissecting America's lost greatness.