SAG Nominees: Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series

My predictions: 3/5, picking “The Big Bang Theory” and “Will and Grace” over “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “GLOW”
Who’s missing? Modern Family, The Big Bang Theory, Will and Grace, Master of None, Transparent, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, SMILF

I want to open with a realization that I missed when this category was announced: four-time winner and eight-time nominee “Modern Family” is not here for the first time ever. That’s a big deal, and it’s been a long time coming. “The Big Bang Theory” also isn’t here after six consecutive bids, and I’m a bit surprised that “Will and Grace,” a past five-time nominee, missed out in favor of Curb Your Enthusiasm and its six-member cast, who I don’t think deserve to be here. I’m fine with GLOW since I found the pilot entertaining enough, and >Black-ish also has a great cast. I’m very happy about three-time defending champ Orange is the New Black continuing to show up since I think it’s one of the best ensembles on TV and Globe and Emmy voters have all but abandoned it. Veep rounding out the list is also no surprise, and it’s possible that it could finally win this year after four losses.

Who will win? I’d say Orange is the New Black continues its reign for a superb showcase this season.