Wednesday, August 27, 2008

AFT Awards: Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series


This is the second category of the 2nd Annual AFT Television Awards to be announced, my personal choices for the best in television this past season. Nominees are pictured in the order I’ve ranked them.

Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series


Runners-up: Evangeline Lilly turns in some of her best work yet as “Lost” castaway Kate. Angie Harmon is a good match for the surprisingly quality “Women’s Murder Club”. Though it’s not quite my cup of tea, I’ll admit that Holly Hunter is rather good as a tough cop on “Saving Grace”. And rounding out my top ten are two “The L Word” actresses who have been better on previous seasons but still did fine this year: Mia Kirshner and Jennifer Beals.

The nominees:

Kyra Sedgwick still stands out among an increasingly-showcased ensemble on “The Closer”. Minnie Driver keeps her character in check as her life got ever crazier on “The Riches”. As the lead female in a mostly male cast, Annabeth Gish continually impresses on “Brotherhood”. Laurel Holloman turns in her best work since season one of “The L Word”. Mary McDonnell imbues President Roslin with an even mix of determination and compassion.

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