Before the Emmy nomination are announced in a few weeks, it's time for the Television Critics Association to weigh in. These guys basically have zero influence on the Emmy noms, so this list is essentially their own tastes entirely, and what I notice about it this year is that it skews very recent...as in, 2016 and up recent. It's a pretty good list though, with several of my faves making the cut, minus an Outlander or two (guess that one's just not gonna catch on with critics, is it?). I should mention that their big "Program of the Year" award basically means cultural hit of the year, not necessarily best. I'm going to guess they give that to OJ Simpson, right? I think that's the most zeitgeist-y one on the list, I mean, all the rest of those shows are so low-rated. Aside from Game of Thrones, which has already won that. I like the appreciation for the amazing Samantha Bee, but I really don't think I'd place her in the news/information category. Finally, take a look at that miniseries category this year. Man, that's where the great stuff is, isn't it? I expect the Emmys to have a similarly stellar list of nominees there. These awards are held August 6th.
PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
The Americans, FX
Fargo, FX
Game of Thrones, HBO
Making a Murderer, Netflix
Mr. Robot, USA
The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, FX
UnREAL, Lifetime
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN DRAMA
The Americans, FX
Better Call Saul, AMC
Game of Thrones, HBO
The Leftovers, HBO
Mr. Robot, USA
UnREAL, Lifetime
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN COMEDY
black-ish, ABC
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, The CW
Master of None, Netflix
Silicon Valley, HBO
Veep, HBO
You’re The Worst, FXX
OUTSTANDING NEW PROGRAM
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, The CW
Marvel’s Jessica Jones, Netflix
Master of None, Netflix
Mr. Robot, USA
Underground, WGN America
UnREAL, Lifetime
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN MOVIES, MINISERIES AND SPECIALS
All The Way, HBO
Fargo, FX
The Night Manager, AMC
The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, FX
Roots, History
Show Me A Hero, HBO
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT IN DRAMA
Bryan Cranston, All The Way
Rami Malek, Mr. Robot
Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul
Sarah Paulson, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Keri Russell, The Americans
Courtney B. Vance, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT IN COMEDY
Aziz Ansari, Master of None
Samantha Bee, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
Rachel Bloom, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Aya Cash, You’re The Worst
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
Constance Wu, Fresh Off the Boat
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN NEWS AND INFORMATION
CBS Sunday Morning, CBS
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, TBS
Jackie Robinson, PBS
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, HBO
Real Time With Bill Maher, HBO
United Shades of America, CNN
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN REALITY PROGRAMMING
I Am Cait, E!
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth, Showtime
The Great British Baking Show, PBS
Making a Murderer, Netflix
MasterChef Junior, Fox
Survivor Cambodia: Second Chance, CBS
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, PBS
Doc McStuffins, Disney Junior
Nature Cat, PBS
Odd Squad, PBS
Sofia The First, Disney Junior
HERITAGE AWARD
The Larry Sanders Show, HBO
The Mary Tyler Moore Show, CBS
Seinfeld, NBC
Star Trek, NBC
Twin Peaks, ABC
