1. "Martha Marcy May Marlene"
Martha (Olsen) is a young woman who's recently escaped from a cult to stay with her estranged sister (played by Sarah Paulson). While it may seem like the worst is behind her, adapting to a life of normalcy isn't easy as Martha deals with the traumatic repercussions of her time in the cult. Released in 2011, "Martha Marcy May Marlene" was met with critical acclaim and is considered Olsen's break-out performance.
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2. "Sorry For Your Loss"
The moving and witty two-season drama from Facebook Watch follows Olsen as young widow Leigh Shaw as she grapples with the unexpected death of her husband. Stand-out performances from supporting cast Kelly Marie Tran, Jovan Adepo and Janet McTeer round out the show, but it's Olsen who takes the cake here. Her portrayal of a woman struggling to move on while experiencing loss is devastating. Sheesh, who's chopping onions in here?
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3. "Ingrid Goes West"
While the star of the show here may be Aubrey Plaza's unhinged protagonist, Ingrid Thorburn, Olsen's turn as the popular, vapid influencer Taylor Sloane is equally as magnetic. We can't help but relate to Plaza's character's obsession with Taylor and her seemingly picture-perfect life. Sure, we wouldn't move across the country and buy the house next door to that influencer we follow, but maybe we'd want to befriend her (and definitely raid her closet). All I'm saying is, the 2017 dark comedy's underlying commentary on influencer culture and Instagram hits a little close to home for those on social media.
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4. "Wind River"
The actress reunites with her "Avengers" co-star Jeremy Renner for the gritty drama "Wind River." Olsen stars as a rookie FBI agent, Jane Banner, assigned to solve a brutal murder on an Indian reservation in Wyoming. She quickly realizes she's in over her head and teams up with local U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agent Cory Lambert (Renner), who's a seasoned tracker with a personal tie to the victim. What Banner lacks in experience, she makes up for in guts and resilience -- something you need in the unforgiving Wyoming winter. If you're in the mood for a gripping Western-style murder mystery, look no further.
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