Sunday, December 13, 2009

SAG Predictions: Best Ensemble in a Drama Series

Last year’s nominees:
BOSTON LEGAL
THE CLOSER
DEXTER
HOUSE
MAD MEN

Cross off “Boston Legal” – it isn’t on the air anymore. Mad Men is the strongest it’s ever been and Dexter is probably helped by the addition of John Lithgow to its ensemble. The Closer and House will likely return, so the question is, what will fill that fifth slot? Lost was only ever nominated once, when it won back in 2005. Following the pattern it’s established of being nominated every two seasons, 24 is due for a nod this year, but I don’t see it happening. Grey’s Anatomy was nominated in the past, but that doesn’t seem likely either. The ensemble of Damages didn’t merit a nod last time it was eligible, and In Treatment, Breaking Bad, and True Blood all weren’t nominated last year for any SAG awards. There’s always a chance that the excellent cast of Sons of Anarchy could break through here, but I think that’s taking too big of a leap and one of last year’s snubbed contenders is probably a safer bet.

Predicted nominees:
BREAKING BAD
THE CLOSER
DEXTER
HOUSE
MAD MEN


Final predictions will be offered on Wednesday, December 16th, after Golden Globe nominees are revealed, though that shouldn’t impact the race too significantly. SAG nominations will be announced on Thursday, December 17th, and come back to TV with Abe for a detailed look at each race.

1 comment:

Richter Scale said...

Hey Abe, speaking of Lost, I just saw the Seson 3 finale (Through the Looking Glass). Man, that was good, and I almost cried in the episode "Greatest Hits" when Charlie was saying goodbye to his friends (that list was beautiful). And the shopw seems to be headed in some interesting directions (don't tell me, I'm starting Season 4 tomorrow probably). I found your earlier reviews of the third season, and I agree that Terry O'Quinn should've won his Emmy for the first season, not the third (that should've been an easy grab for Dominic Monaghan, seriously). And Elizabeth Mitchell is quite enthralling in the role of Juliet. My biggest question right now is how did Naomi and her crew find another Oceanic flight with the same survivors dead (if you know the answer, don't tell me).

Anyway, I'm going to keep watching, and I'll be ready for February.