2012 Emmy Predictions: The Drama Categories

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• Eduardo | July 18, 2012 11:31 PMReply

  Jessica Lange from American Horror Story for Best Supporting Actress!

• Eduardo | July 18, 2012 11:35 PM

  Just saw that AHS qualifies as Mini Series...

• Andrew S | July 17, 2012 7:38 PMReply

  I don't think Elizabeth Moss is a lock this year. She didn't have a great storyline and Jessica Pare really stole the show this year. Also, I think Mireille Enos should be higher on your list and Kyra Sedgwick should be higher also because its her last year.

• jess | July 17, 2012 3:28 PMReply

  This season of Downton Abbey was great because Michelle Dockery (Lady Mary) was amazing, though Elizabeth McGovern has been nominated before, Michelle for sure stole the show this past season.

• F.P. | July 17, 2012 1:47 PMReply

  I wouldn't count out 'Revenge' for a series nom. It's the one solid network show success that could work its way in amongst the cable giants, and I don't think Madeleine Stowe is such an outside contender either.
  
  'Mad Men' won't win much this year, given the number of shows which excelled this year. I think awarding 'Homeland' (except for Damian Lewis, who won't win because of the love for Cranston) would be a mistake - good show, great acting, but it's missing something. 'Breaking Bad' is due, but HBO seemed to renew itself this year and, with 'Luck' cancelled, it will likely be a run-off between 'Boardwalk' and 'Thrones.' Dinklage should win, and Headey will likely take a Supporting nom, tho Dame Smith will take 'Abbey's sole major win, and Michael Pitt will likely slot into a nom for 'Boardwalk.' Danes is probably a lock, and Moss should have won last year, but Pare, Enos, and Sagal all did nom worthy worthy work. I also wouldn't count out Kerry Washington for the pilot of 'Scandal.' She owned every second of it.
  
  'Dexter' can be taken down in most categories - almost universally, it's considered on its way down in terms of overall quality (I do like the cinematography still). And how does 'Smash' even get mentioned here in serious Emmy conversation? It's guffaw-worthy for almost all of it, except in giving Katharine McPhee a vehicle to becoming a bigger star. 'Once Upon A Time?' Really? Agreed that Carlyle is good in spots, but yeah, no.

• Austin | July 12, 2012 12:43 PMReply

  I think possible surprises for Outstanding Supporting Actress is missing Monica Potter from Parenthood. I've saw all other shows that are supposedly nominated and Monica Potter is a better actor than half of them. She's quite the underdog. I also think Robert Carlyle and Lana Parilla from Once Upon a Time could be possible surprises. Giniffer Goodwin also has a very slight chance at Outstanding Leading Actress.

• richard | July 17, 2012 12:46 PM

  Or Max Burkholder. Of course Giancarlo Esposito or Aaron Paul should win, or een though I haven't seen justified, neal mcdonough just because he was amazing on boomtown, but anyway, as someone who has been diagnosed, and has friends who have it, max gets aspergers pretty dead on, i actually though the actor might have it in real life, but then i found out he didn't. anyway, he should at least get a nod.

• Austin | July 12, 2012 12:46 PM

  I also think John Noble from Fringe is deserving for Supporting Actor. And, Hugh Laurie should be locked.

• Charles | July 5, 2012 10:56 AMReply

  I also think Robert Carlyle deserves to be nominated for best Supporting Actor.He is so fantastic in that roles no one else could play that part than him

• Matt | June 29, 2012 12:44 PMReply

  Giancarlo Esposito. One word. Winning.

• Jacob | June 21, 2012 2:22 PMReply

  Giancarlo Esposito, hands down, must win the Emmy this year for Breaking Bad (Best Supporting Actor). I know many of the other performances in this article are phenomenal, but he.. he was perfect. Every move, every line, every moment of silence.. was perfect. Chances seem low that he will be even nominated, let alone win, but I really hope he at least get's nominated. He deserves it.

• freddy b | September 1, 2012 5:33 PM

  I agree with you so much. He stole every scene he was in. So good he was eerie. I'm routing for him.

• Pen | June 16, 2012 11:34 PMReply

  If Robert Carlyle doesn't get a nomination, it'll be a straight out rob.

• Alex | June 13, 2012 11:37 AMReply

  Ugh why no Jason Isaacs! Awake was one of the greatest shows to hit television and mostly because of his phenomenal performance!

• Richard | July 17, 2012 12:44 PM

  yes awake was the best show on tv (besides breaking bad) parenthood is pretty good too.

• SteffW | June 5, 2012 8:18 AMReply

  What if you had a best supporting acting role that had you keeping track not only of the character you'd already been exploring for nearly 3 seasons, but suddenly the person that character might have been had he had a different life experience. Been done you say? Now multiply that task by 5. Five variations on the same character, sometimes even in the same scene with one another. Trouble is, the actor does this so well that the stretch is all but invisible, and the genre that has given him this opportunity is, of course, science fiction. This is the next to last chance to give this worthy his due. His name is John Noble of "Fringe."

• kierahillmin | June 4, 2012 12:55 PMReply

  I would also love to see Breaking Bad beat Mad Men for best drama series. But I'd be ok with Boardwalk Empire, Homeland, and Game of Thrones winning as well, because they deserve it.

• kierahillmin | June 4, 2012 12:49 PMReply

  Definitely Bryan Cranston for lead actor. He deserves it again. His performance is incredible. I'm rooting for Peter Dinklage or Aaron Paul for supporting actor. Maggie Smith definitely deserves supporting actress. And I don't know how they could chose anyone over Claire Danes for best lead actress. She is simply incredible in Homeland.

• ML | June 3, 2012 6:08 PMReply

  I would love to see Revenge getting at least 1 nomination here. Stowe or the show. Downton will once again garner the nominations mentioned here, imo. Game of thrones has also had an excellent season and would love for them to take home thebig prize.

• Fred117 | June 2, 2012 10:10 PMReply

  I'd like to see Richard Kind recognized for his role as Joey Rathburn, the stuttering jockey agent in Luck. Though he's typically known for this comic roles his turn here had me hating him at first then rooting for him by the end. Well done, I thought.

• Surej | June 1, 2012 9:04 AMReply

  I have to say the acting on Game Of Thrones has been beyond excellent this season. I would be surprised if Charles Dance did not get a nomination for Best Supporting Actor. I also think that Lena Headey and Maisie Williams and possibly Michelle Fairley who have also been excellent.

• Jason | May 23, 2012 4:44 PMReply

  For the love of GOD why is John Noble from Fringe NEVER considered?? Instead of nominating people just for the sake of nominating them (50%) of the emmy predictions, regardless of whether the work was good or not, how about voters think OUTSIDE the box sometime... John Noble is amazing and Fringe should be a strong contender for him as well as writing and directing!!!!

• Fred | May 23, 2012 6:58 AMReply

  I think American Horror Story should be one of the nominees for best drama series. And definetaly Jessica Lange in American Horror Story for Best Supporting Actress, she did win the SAG for the category.

• Freddy B(not the same fred who posted) | September 1, 2012 6:02 PM

  Not a chance Kiera. Julianne Moore for "Game Change" Is a 100% lock!!

• kierahillmin | June 4, 2012 12:52 PM

  They moved Amiercan Horror Story to the mini-series category, so, Jessica Lange is most likely a lock to win best supporting actress in a TV movie or mini-series.

• Kyle | May 21, 2012 2:25 AMReply

  I think a possible suprise could be Lana Parilla from "Once Upon a Time"

• Eva | May 10, 2012 8:04 PMReply

  Damian Lewis must be given some credit .He should win a golden globe for band of brothers 10 years ago and of cource for homeland now!at least give him an emmy nomination...

• stacey | May 7, 2012 7:06 PMReply

  if Michael Pitt doesn't receive an Emmy this year for his incredible performance on Boardwalk Empire (he should have won last year as well, and he wasn't even nominated), I will just die.

• james | April 3, 2012 10:14 AMReply

  ok. breaking bad needs to sweep and thats all i care about. idont watch any of these other show besides dexter, and this last season was really boring. in 2003 boomtown should have won best drama series with neal mcdonough winning for best actor. also, malcom in the middle should have won best comedy at least once. and jane kazcmerek and bryan cranston should have won at least once. frankie muniz i have no delusions that he ever could have won because hes a kid, and the emmys hate kids lol. and the wire shoulda won once too

• sandy | March 24, 2012 3:22 PMReply

  what about the show NCIS always has a big following?

• Adrien | March 15, 2012 4:46 PMReply

  I would love to see Evan Peters as a nominee for his work on American Horror Story. He is scary as hell and his character is awesome, very deep. That would be so deserved.

• Bogdan | March 13, 2012 8:32 AMReply

  "Mad Men" all the way!! Hugh Laurie and Jon Hamm should have won multiple Emmy's by now, but i think that sadly they will both be snubbed again this year because the award is gonna go either to Kelsey Grammer or Bryan Cranston(again) and that pisses me off!!!

• David | March 13, 2012 4:21 AMReply

  I really want Morena Baccarin to do it. I've had tremendous luck for picking curveball nominees...I picked Gary Oldman for a nod at the Oscars.

• erin | March 12, 2012 6:20 PMReply

  I hope Hugh Laurie, after bring nominated six times for House, not only gets nominated and wins for his acting during this season of House, but for all of the seasons of House. He is brilliant, and I don't think we'll see such a intricate portrayal by an actor for a long time to come.