The Emmy Drama Races: A Wide-Open Field
The Emmy drama races are shaping up to be a wild ride this year, with a slew of new faces vying for the top prize. Thanks to production delays caused by last year’s strikes and the end of perennial nominees like “Succession” and “Better Call Saul,” the field is wide open.
The Emmy statue, symbol of excellence in television
One of the most promising newcomers is the first season of “Shōgun,” which is competing as a drama series. With its lush production values and epic scope, it’s a shoo-in for a nomination. It will be joined by the final season of “The Crown,” the only nominee from last season eligible this year.
The Crown, a perennial Emmy favorite
Other contenders include Apple TV+’s “The Morning Show,” which has been rewarded mostly for its acting, and the well-regarded misfit spy saga “Slow Horses,” which is still looking for its first Emmy nomination of any kind. The Marvel series “Loki” is also in the mix, along with stylish crime dramas like “Sugar” and “Tokyo Vice,” and a giddy, postapocalyptic video game adaptation like “Fallout.”
Loki, the Marvel series with a shot at the Emmys
In the drama actress category, Anna Sawai is a standout for her complex, multifaceted performance on “Shōgun.” Emma Stone is also a contender for her unsettling turn on “The Curse.” Other possibilities include Imelda Staunton for playing Queen Elizabeth II on “The Crown,” Carrie Coon for her melodramatic turn on “The Gilded Age,” and Jennifer Aniston for her star turn on “The Morning Show.”
Anna Sawai, a standout on Shōgun
In the drama actor category, Gary Oldman is a dark horse for his flatulent turn on “Slow Horses.” Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis are both strong contenders for their leads on “Shōgun,” and Dominic West is also in the running for his affecting performance on “The Crown.” Other possibilities include Nathan Fielder for his unsettling turn on “The Curse” and Walton Goggins for his tragic backstory on “Fallout.”
Gary Oldman, a dark horse for Slow Horses
In the drama supporting actress category, Elizabeth Debicki is a strong contender for her sensitive portrayal of Princess Diana on “The Crown.” Lesley Manville is also a possibility for her showcase episode on “The Crown,” and Kristin Scott Thomas could earn a nod for her droll turn on “Slow Horses.” Other possibilities include Moeka Hoshi and Fumi Nikaido for their exceptional moments on “Shōgun.”
Elizabeth Debicki, a strong contender for The Crown
In the drama supporting actor category, Billy Crudup is a strong contender for his exceptional work on “The Morning Show.” Jon Hamm is also a possibility for his suave, space-loving billionaire on the same show. Mark Duplass could return for his work on the first season, and Khalid Abdalla and Jonathan Pryce are both strong contenders for their work on “The Crown.”
Billy Crudup, a strong contender for The Morning Show
It’s going to be a wild ride, folks. Stay tuned for the Emmy nominations!
