Golden Globe Nominees: Best TV Series - Comedy/Musical

My predictions: 4/5
Who’s missing? Barry, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Flight Attendant

I am a bit surprised that “Barry” didn’t make the cut, especially after other returning shows well into their runs did score in the top drama category. But it’s hard to argue with this list. The Bear and Wednesday are both hot new shows with great leads whose careers are only getting hotter. Only Murders in the Building and Abbott Elementary are becoming more beloved in their second seasons, and they each scored impressive nominations counts. Last year’s winner, Hacks, is back too, though I wonder if it can pull off a repeat win given that the other series here feel like they have much more buzz.

Who will win? I’m not sure, but I’ll bet on nominations leader Abbott Elementary for now.

Golden Globe Nominees: Best TV Series - Drama

My predictions: 4/5
Who’s missing? Bad Sisters, Andor, Yellowstone, Euphoria, The Handmaid’s Tale

I didn’t realize when I first looked at this list that “Bad Sisters” had been completely omitted, which is a real shame since it’s one of the best shows I saw this year. It’s actually quite surprising that Ozark and Better Call Saul are here given that Globe voters tend to like shiny new things, and those are both now-ended shows which received one and zero nominations, respectively, in the past. I would have expected something like “Andor” or “Euphoria,” both of which earned acting bids, to show up instead. House of the Dragon and Severance are new shows that didn’t perform quite as well as they could have, while The Crown is now back for its fifth nomination in this category. It’s won twice and has three performers nominated this year.

Who will win? It’s hard to decide, but I’ll give the edge to House of the Dragon over “Severance.”

Golden Globe Nominees: Best Miniseries or Television Film

My predictions: 4/5
Who’s missing? The Patient, The Staircase, Under the Banner of Heaven, Gaslit

I shouldn’t have underestimated Black Bird, which joins another very popular new series, Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story on this list. It’s worth noting that The White Lotus, which earned three acting nominations, was not nominated last year before going on to win many Emmys including the corresponding top prize. The Dropout and Pam and Tommy are both holdovers from last season.

Who will win? I think this is between “Dahmer” and The White Lotus, and I’ll give the edge to the latter.

Golden Globe Nominees: Best Actress in a Limited Series/Anthology or Motion Picture Made for Television

My predictions: 4/5
Who’s missing? Juliette Binoche (The Staircase)

I’d like to first express my appreciation that Daisy Edgar-Jones (Under the Banner of Heaven) did make the cut here since she’s a terrific actress and was very good in this role. I’m surprised that Claire Danes (Fleishman is in Trouble) was nominated since she’s the only one from her show, which boasts numerous terrific performances, but I can appreciate that she is indeed great from what I’ve seen of the series. I only watched one episode of Niecy Nash (Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story), a series I know I’ll need to catch up on soon. One nominee from last year, Jennifer Coolidge (The White Lotus), is back again, joined by a superb costar, Aubrey Plaza (The White Lotus), who is definitely one of the standouts of season two.

Who will win? I think this will likely go to Coolidge.

Golden Globe Nominees: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Limited Series/Anthology or Motion Picture Made for Television

My predictions: 3/5
Who’s missing? Shea Whigham (Gaslit), Michael Imperioli (The White Lotus)

I’m still very disappointed that Whigham isn’t here especially with his costar Julia Roberts nominated, and I’m surprised that Imperioli was left off while his onscreen father, F. Murray Abraham (The White Lotus), did make the cut. I’m happy to see Paul Walter Hauser (Black Bird) and have mixed feelings on Domhnall Gleeson (The Patient), a very good actor on a show that I didn’t love. I’m not sure that Seth Rogen (Pam and Tommy) needs to be here, though he was good in his show’s first episode, and I’m a big fan of Richard Jenkins (Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story) even though I didn’t watch his show past the first episode.

Who will win? I don’t know but I’ll go with Hauser for now.

Golden Globe Nominees: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Comedy or Drama Series

My predictions: 1/5
Who’s missing? Lesley Manville (The Crown), Patricia Arquette (Severance), Olivia Cooke (House of the Dragon), Rhea Seehorn (Better Call Saul)

This was my worst category, though I’m quite surprised that the women I predicted didn’t make the cut given that all four series were nominated for Best TV Series – Drama and I’m sure they came close to getting in. What I think I didn’t give enough weight to was comedy series, with Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary) and Janelle James (Abbott Elementary) translating their Emmy nominations to bids here. I’m disappointed that the excellent Hannah Einbinder (Hacks) was demoted from her rightful leading nomination last year to a placement here, since it’s just not correct, no matter how good she is. Julia Garner (Ozark) is a great choice for a show that did manage to get in, which was far from guaranteed, with only one other dramatic contender, the superb Elizabeth Debicki (The Crown), whose previous portrayer won the leading prize for season four.

Who will win? It’s a competitive race. I’ll bet on Debicki with Ralph a very distinct possibility too.

Golden Globe Nominees: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Comedy or Drama Series

My predictions: 3/5
Who’s missing? Matt Smith (House of the Dragon), Claes Bang (Bad Sisters)

The two nominees I didn’t predict I definitely could have seen coming: Tyler James Williams (Abbott Elementary), an Emmy nominee and star of the most-nominated TV series this year, and John Lithgow (The Old Man), who has been nominated previously in this category for two other series. Jonathan Pryce (The Crown) joins two of his costars in being nominated, while Henry Winkler (Barry) is back along with his show’s lead and creator, Bill Hader. John Turturro (Severance) is one of just two performer representatives from his show, but it’s good to see him here for a terrific performance and series.

Who will win? I’m honestly not sure. Maybe Turturro?

Golden Globe Nominees: Best Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie

My predictions: 4/5
Who’s missing? Toni Collette (The Staircase)

It’s always frustrating to me when it’s clear voters have seen a particular series or movie but don’t notice the best performers. Julia Roberts (Gaslit) was one of the selling points of her show but Shea Whigham was absolutely the MVP and should have been cited ahead of her. Jessica Chastain (George and Tammy) is back for a second consecutive nomination, this time without her costar, and she joins three women who competed against each other for the Emmy last year. One of them is a double nominee this year, Julia Garner (Inventing Anna), also up for the final season of “Ozark.” It’s once again Lily James (Pam and Tommy) vs. Amanda Seyfried (The Dropout) for the win, with the former doubling the nomination count of the latter.

Who will win? I think Seyfried can still win.

Golden Globe Nominees: Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie

My predictions: 4/5
Who’s missing? Steve Carell (The Patient)

It’s interesting that, like at the Emmys, Colin Firth (The Staircase) and Andrew Garfield (Under the Banner of Heaven) are here without their shows being nominated, though the circumstances are flipped, with the latter having a costar cited rather than the former. Sebastian Stan (Pam and Tommy) is in good company again with two costars nominated, as is new addition Evan Peters (Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story). The one nominee I missed – and shouldn’t have – is Taron Egerton (Black Bird), whose series also did very well overall today.

Who will win? I suspect this will be Peters but could also be Egerton.

Golden Globe Nominees: Best Actress in a TV Series – Comedy/Musical

My predictions: 4/5
Who’s missing? Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Tracee Ellis Ross (black-ish)

Now this I just can’t understand. The Globes were one of the only groups to actually put Hannah Einbinder in the right category, and instead of acknowledging that correct decision and giving her a second consecutive bid, they dropped her down to the supporting race to be like everyone else. I’m glad it made room for the criminally underrated Kaley Cuoco (The Flight Attendant), but I don’t support it. I did correctly predict the complete absence of Brosnahan and her show, which is a shame, but that means that, aside from returning champ Jean Smart (Hacks), this is all new blood. It’s good to see Selena Gomez (Only Murders in the Building) honored after missing out both here and at the Emmys last year, and she’s joined by the wildly popular Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary), whose show is actually the TV nominations leader, and Jenna Ortega (Wednesday), another great choice whose show actually cracked the top category.

Who will win? These women are all popular, but I’d bet on Ortega or Brunson.

Golden Globe Nominees: Best Actor in a TV Series – Comedy/Musical

My predictions: 4/5
Who’s missing? Ramy Youssef (Ramy)

I went with an out-there pick, Mohammed Amer for “Mo” for the fifth slot, but it ended up being a past winner returning so many years later for his show’s final two seasons, Donald Glover (Atlanta). It’s great to see another returning performer, Bill Hader (Barry), but I’m startled that his show wasn’t nominated in the top category. Jeremy Allen White (The Bear) is a superb new addition to this category and to the long list of Globe nominees, joining two of last year’s nominees, Steve Martin (Only Murders in the Building) and Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building).

Who will win? This might actually be White, which would be pretty cool.

Golden Globe Nominees: Best Actress in a TV Series – Drama

My predictions: 4/5
Who’s missing? Britt Lower (Severance), Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale)

I was so surprised by the unnecessary inclusion of Hilary Swank (Alaska Daily) that I didn’t realize who she had knocked out. That would be the fantastic Lower, who also missed out on an Emmy nomination despite being absolutely terrific. Fortunately, the rest of this list is solid, with Emmy winner Zendaya (Euphoria) and a multiple Globe winner on her last nod for this role, Laura Linney (Ozark), joined by the stars of what may just be the two most popular shows today: Emma D’Arcy (House of the Dragon) and Imelda Staunton (The Crown).

Who will win? It’s hard to know, but I’d bet on Zendaya or Staunton.

Golden Globe Nominees: Best Actor in a TV Series – Drama

My predictions: 2/5
Who’s missing? Jason Bateman (Ozark), Dominic West (The Crown), Paddy Considine (House of the Dragon)

I didn’t do great here, predicting only Adam Scott (Severance) and Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul). Bateman, West, and Considine seemed especially likely after hearing the nominees in other categories and that they had costars nominated as well as their shows in the top categories. But instead there were actors from three shows that likely just missed the top race: Kevin Costner (Yellowstone) on a series I didn’t watch past the pilot, Jeff Bridges (The Old Man) on a show I did like, and Diego Luna (Andor) on one that I find very overrated and would have expected more in the drama series race instead.

Who will win? This one is tough. I’ll pick Scott for now.

Golden Globe Winner Predictions: Best Actress in a TV Series – Drama

The competition:

Olivia Colman (The Crown) plays Queen Elizabeth in the fourth season of Netflix’s historical drama. She won this award last year, adding to her perfect track record at the Globes. She took home a film award the year before for her work in “The Favourite,” which also managed to secure her an Oscar, and won a TV prize in 2016 for “The Night Manager.” Her show is the nominations leader.

Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) plays assassin Villanelle in the third season of the BBC America drama. This is her second consecutive nomination after she bumped costar Sandra Oh, who won this prize for season one. Unfortunately, it’s also the first time that her show isn’t contending for Best TV Series – Drama, making her the lone representative of her show.

Emma Corrin (The Crown) plays Princess Diana in the fourth season of Netflix’s historical drama. This is her first Globe nomination. Her show is the nominations leader.

Laura Linney (Ozark) plays criminal entrepreneur Wendy Byrde in the third season of the Netflix series. She has six previous nominations, with two wins, for “John Adams” in 2008 and “The Big C” in 2010. Her show contends for Best TV Series – Drama, with two costars also nominated.

Sarah Paulson (Ratched) plays Nurse Mildred Ratched in the first season of the Netflix series. She has three previous nominations, with one win, in 2016 for “American Crime Story.” Her show is nominated for Best TV Series – Drama, with costar Cynthia Nixon also nominated.

Additional notes: A few past nominees – Sandra Oh, Caitriona Balfe, and Evan Rachel Wood – were eligible this year but didn’t make the cut. The star of a freshman series won this award for the past six years in a row until last year. Two actresses from the same show have been nominated before, for “The Sopranos,” “L.A. Law,” “Cagney and Lacey,” and “Dynasty,” among others, which hasn’t stopped one of them from winning. It also happened last year, for “The Morning Show,” though neither of them won.
Who should win? What a fabulous group! Linney is doing excellent work as is Comer, and both Colman and Corrin are terrific. I’m most entranced by Paulson, who is typically amazing and so well-cast for this role.
Who will win? While new and flashy to win over voters, I think Corrin may suffer from internal competition and lose to Paulson, whose show performed exceedingly well on nominations morning.

Golden Globe Winner Predictions: Best Actor in a TV Series – Drama

The competition:

Jason Bateman (Ozark) plays criminal entrepreneur Marty Byrd in the third season of the Netflix series. He’s back after his show took a year off for this third bid for this show. He has two previous nominations for “Arrested Development,” which netted him a win in 2004. His show is up for Best TV Series – Drama, with two costars also nominated.

Josh O’Connor (The Crown) plays Prince Charles in the fourth season of the Netflix historical drama. This is his first Globe nomination. His show is the nominations leader.

Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul) plays lawyer Jimmy McGill in the fifth season of the AMC series. He was nominated for the first three seasons of the show, snubbed for season four, and now returns after his show took 2019 off. He is the lone representative from his show.

Al Pacino (Hunters) plays Nazi hunter Meyer Offerman in the first season of the Amazon period drama. Pacino has eighteen previous nominations and four wins, and received the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2000. He has won two out of his three past TV bids. He is the lone representative from his show.

Matthew Rhys (Perry Mason) plays the private investigator in the first season of the HBO show of the same name. This is his third overall Globe bid, and he has now been nominated every other year, contending previously for seasons four and six of “The Americans.” He is the lone representative from his show.

Additional notes: Last year’s winner, Brian Cox, isn’t nominated because his show has yet to return for season three. Previous winner Sterling K. Brown wasn’t included despite being eligible. Only Bateman received an Emmy nomination this past season even though Odenkirk, Pacino, and O’Connor (for a different season) were all on the ballot. This award has gone to an actor from a freshman series six out of the past fifteen years.
Who should win? This is a very good list. Rhys impressed me quite a bit, and Bateman is really growing on me. I liked O’Connor better in season three but he’s still doing excellent work. Pacino did a superb job. I’d probably choose Odenkirk, however, for some of his finest work to date.
Who will win? This prize often goes to an actor on a show that’s gained popularity even if it’s not new, like Damian Lewis, Bryan Cranston, Kevin Spacey, or Cox last year. I think that means Bateman has the edge over O’Connor, which is also very likely.

Golden Globe Nominees

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Golden Globe Nominees: Best Comedy Series

My predictions: 4/5, missing “The Kominsky Method”
Who’s missing? The Good Place, Russian Doll, Schitt’s Creek, Veep, Will and Grace

It’s interesting to see last year’s winner The Kominsky Method make a rare repeat appearance, especially after it failed to score an Emmy nomination for Best Comedy Series. In fact, just three of the seven shows nominated at the Emmys (all seven were eligible) scored here: past winner The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Barry, and the most recent Emmy champ, Fleabag. The only freshman series in the race is The Politician, beating out what I expected to show up, “Russian Doll.” It’s a shame that “The Good Place” got dropped right away, though I’m much more okay with “Veep” not staging a comeback. I still haven’t seen a good portion of the most recent seasons of “The Kominsky Method” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” but I’ve greatly enjoyed what I have watched thus far.

Who will win? It’s possible it could be “The Politician,” but Fleabag seems much likelier.

Golden Globe Nominees: Best Drama Series

My predictions: 3/5, missing “Big Little Lies” and “Killing Eve”
Who’s missing? Pose, Game of Thrones, The Handmaid’s Tale, This Is Us, Euphoria, Watchmen

Well, this is a bit surprising. I wouldn’t have bet on Killing Eve returning for its second season, especially with star Sandra Oh, who won the Globe last year, not nominated this time around, even if its other star Jodie Comer up this time, I didn’t anticipate such support. Past nominee The Crown is back, as is Big Little Lies, which won a different prize the last time it was eligible. So much for “Game of Thrones” getting love in its final season, and it’s as if “The Handmaid’s Tale,” which won this award two years ago, isn’t even on anymore. After being almost entirely ignored last year, Succession is here this time around, joining the only freshman show in this race, The Morning Show. I still need to finish some of these seasons, though I don’t think I’ll be watching “Succession” anytime soon, saving it for Emmy time instead.

Who will win? I’m tempted to predict “The Crown,” but I think I’ll pick The Morning Show instead.

Golden Globe Nominees: Best Miniseries or Television Film

My predictions: 3/5, missing “Catch-22” and “The Loudest Voice”
Who’s missing? When They See Us, Years and Years, The Act, El Camino

I didn’t think that The Loudest Voice had a strong shot in this category, but I’m very pleased to see that it’s here. What doesn’t make me happy is the omission of “When They See Us,” which I thought was a shoo-in. I had forgotten all about Catch-22, which didn’t do well with the Emmys and joins two limited series that did, Chernobyl and Fosse/Verdon. I’m glad Unbelievable did so well, earning bids for all three of its actresses.

Who will win? I think this might actually go to Unbelievable over “Chernobyl,” but that’s probably foolish.

Golden Globe Nominees: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a TV Series

My predictions: 4/5, missing Collette
Who’s missing? Laura Dern (Big Little Lies), Alex Borstein (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Yvonne Strahovski (The Handmaid’s Tale), Shailene Woodley (Big Little Lies), Chrissy Metz (This Is Us)

I correctly predicted that Dern, who did score a film nomination for “Marriage Story,” wouldn’t make the cut, though it does disappoint me to be right since I thought she was much better than her nominated costar Meryl Streep (Big Little Lies). The bigger and more exciting surprise is Toni Collette (Unbelievable), who was incredible in her role but who I didn’t think could score and manage to bump out Borstein. Emily Watson (Chernobyl) and Emmy winner Patricia Arquette (The Act) are the other limited series representatives, with the terrific Helena Bonham Carter (The Crown) rounding out a solid category.

Who will win? It would be hard to imagine Streep not winning, but I’m going to bet on Carter.