Alright, we’re on to drama.
LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Jodie Comer, Killing Eve
Laura Linney, Ozark
Melanie Lynskey, Yellowjackets
Sandra Oh, Killing Eve
Reese Witherspoon, The Morning Show
Zendaya, Euphoria
I actually thought Melanie Lynskey might pull this off, as a longtime veteran actress finally getting some recognition with a lead role on a buzzy show, but with Euphoria’s popularity and increase in nominations this year (and the success at Creative Arts last weekend), I have to think Zendaya gets the repeat. Which hasn’t happened in a while in this category, but I just think people really like her show.
Winner: Zendaya
Alternate: Melanie Lynskey
Dark Horse: Sandra Oh (last chance for Killing Eve?)
LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Jason Bateman, Ozark
Brian Cox, Succession
Lee jung-jae, Squid Game
Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul
Adam Scott, Severance
Jeremy Strong, Succession
I would love to say this will go to Brian Cox but I think Lee jung-jae has it for Squid Game. He won the SAG and the Critics Choice award, and the show did well at Creative Arts, winning a guest acting Emmy. I think it will win an acting award here too, and it’s most likely to be him.
Winner: Lee jung-jae
Alternate: Brian Cox
Dark Horse: Bob Odenkirk (last shot for Saul? Technically it’ll be next year, but the final season just aired, so…)
SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Nicholas Braun, Succession
Billy Crudup, The Morning Show
Kieran Culkin, Succession
Park Hae-soo, Squid Game
Matthew McFadyen, Succession
John Turturro, Severance
Christopher Walken, Severance
Oh Yeong-su, Squid Game
Too many nominees here. And I’m a little stumped, because I could see it going to a number of people. Matthew McFadyen had his best season on Succession, so if they’re watching it, he’s the one who deserves it, yet Kieran Culkin seems to be getting all the hype (and is campaigning hard for himself and won the Critics Choice). And then there’s John Turturro, who I could easily see winning as a nod to Severance, but Squid Game’s huge popularity makes Oh Yeong-su a real possibility as well. Damn. This one’s hard.
Winner: Matthew McFadyen (I’m going for actual quality here- I think he deserves it the most)
Alternate: Kieran Culkin
Dark Horse: John Turturro
SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Patricia Arquette, Severance
Julia Garner, Ozark
Jung Ho-yeon, Squid Game
Christina Ricci, Yellowjackets
Rhea Seehorn, Better Call Saul
J. Smith Cameron, Succession
Sarah Snook, Succession
Sydney Sweeney, Euphoria
I think this one’s easier to narrow down, but I’m going to go out on a limb and say that after years of being overlooked, with Rhea Seehorn finally getting the nomination, maybe that’s all she needs to get the win? Julia Garner has won this category twice and with Ozark’s final season (though it wasn’t very well liked apparently) they could very easily just give it to her again, but I think Seehorn’s great material in this last season may boost her over the top.
Winner: Rhea Seehorn
Alternate: Julia Garner
Dark Horse: Jung Ho-yeon
