Final Golden Globe Predictions

The Golden Globes air tonight! Last year, there was only one freshman drama series contending, and now we’re back to having four out of five as new shows like in 2015 and 2016. “The Handmaid’s Tale” didn’t have much trouble triumphing last year, but now it’s not even nominated, and the only non-freshman is departing series “The Americans,” also honored for the first time. Having no frontrunner is sort of cool, and though I’m predicting “Homecoming,” I’m rooting for “Bodyguard,” which would be a cool choice. On the comedy side, will “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” repeat as expected, or another show end up winning? Regarding the limited series categories, I’d love to see “A Very English Scandal” win the top prize, but I don’t think it’s likely. Like I championed Thandie Newton to no effect two years ago, I’m hoping that Yvonne Strahovski can win this year in that same category. I’m paying much more attention to the film categories, where I’ve seen everything, but I’ll enjoy these races too. Predicted winners are below – click on category headings for full analysis, and leave your thoughts in the comments! Head over to MoviesWithAbe.com for film predictions.

Best Television Series - Drama
Homecoming

Best Television Series - Comedy or Musical
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
The Assassination of Gianni Versace

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama
Richard Madden (Bodyguard)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama
Julia Roberts (Homecoming)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical
Bill Hader (Barry)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical
Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Hugh Grant (A Very English Scandal)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Amy Adams (Sharp Objects)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Henry Winkler (Barry)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Yvonne Strahovski (The Handmaid’s Tale)