Outstanding Drama Series:
Game of Thrones seems most likely to win for the second year in a row, but I think if something upsets it, it could be the final season of Downton Abbey.
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:
Based on the popularity surrounding Mr. Robot, newcomer Rami Malek could win this award, but it is hard for a newcomer to win on there first time out. So I think with the presidential election going on, acting veteran Kevin Spacey could win his very first Emmy this year for House of Cards.
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series:
As I mentioned in the previous category, the current presidential election could lead to Robin Wright winning for House of Cards, but expect Viola Davis to repeat by winning her second Emmy in a row for Scandal.
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:
Considering how popular the character of Jon Snow was this season, first time nominee Kit Harington could win the award, but I think Peter Dinklage will likely win his third Emmy for Game of Thrones. But if those two split the vote, the award could go to veteran actor Jonathan Banks for Better Call Saul.
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:
Will one of the three ladies from Game of Thrones win or will there be some vote splitting? If there is vote splitting, expect Maggie Smith to win for the final season of Downton Abbey.
Outstanding Comedy Series:
With the current presidential election taking place, expect Veep to win this award for the second year in a row.
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:
Expect Jeffrey Tambor to win his second consecutive Emmy for his starring role as the transgender on Transparent. But I think if someone upsets him, it could probably end up being Anthony Anderson as his show Black-ish did gain a little more popularity from Emmy voters this year.
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:
As I already mentioned with House of Cards, with the presidential election going on, expect Julia Louis-Dreyfus to win her fifth consecutive Emmy for her starring role on Veep.
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:
Tony Hale seems likely to win his third Emmy for Veep (as well as getting swept along with the series), but I think if someone upsets him, it could be Louie Anderson (he does play a mother on Baskets after all).
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:
Allison Janney seems likely to win her third Emmy in a row for Mom, but I think if someone upsets her, Anna Chlumsky could get swept along with Veep.
Outstanding Limited Series:
With all the popularity surround the series, expect The People v. O.J. Simpson to be the most obvious winner of the night.
Outstanding Television Movie:
As the only nominee to have also been nominated for directing (none of the nominees were nominated for writing), expect All the Way to win. Plus, the timing couldn’t have been more perfect thanks to this year being election year. Though if something upsets it, I think it could be the ever popular British series Sherlock.
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series/Movie:
Courtney B. Vance could get swept along with The People v. O.J. Simpson, but six-time winner Bryan Cranston gives a much more transformative performance as LBJ. I’m sure there are some Emmy voters who won’t resist giving him another one for All the Way.
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series/Movie:
It looks like Sarah Paulson may finally win her very first Emmy this year for her transformative performance as Marcia Clark in The People v. O.J. Simpson. But I think if anyone upsets her, it could be Kirsten Dunst if more support than expected comes in for Fargo.
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series/Movie:
There are three nominees from The People v. O.J. Simpson in this category. Will one of them win or will they split the vote? Sterling K. Brown may be the one Emmy voters could rally behind most, but John Travolta is the acting veteran and David Schwimmer is a TV veteran. If there is vote splitting, who could win? Of the two Fargo men that are nominated, voter may recognize Jesse Plemons more from his previous roles on Friday Night Lights and Breaking Bad. Hugh Laurie is the only nominee who isn’t competing against someone else from his show, The Night Manager, plus he’s long overdue for a win. In the end, I’m sticking with Laurie by default.
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series/Movie:
Regina King could repeat her win from last year for American Crime, but Jean Smart is likely going to be the best way voters are going to acknowledge the second season of Fargo.
Game of Thrones seems most likely to win for the second year in a row, but I think if something upsets it, it could be the final season of Downton Abbey.
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:
Based on the popularity surrounding Mr. Robot, newcomer Rami Malek could win this award, but it is hard for a newcomer to win on there first time out. So I think with the presidential election going on, acting veteran Kevin Spacey could win his very first Emmy this year for House of Cards.
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series:
As I mentioned in the previous category, the current presidential election could lead to Robin Wright winning for House of Cards, but expect Viola Davis to repeat by winning her second Emmy in a row for Scandal.
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:
Considering how popular the character of Jon Snow was this season, first time nominee Kit Harington could win the award, but I think Peter Dinklage will likely win his third Emmy for Game of Thrones. But if those two split the vote, the award could go to veteran actor Jonathan Banks for Better Call Saul.
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:
Will one of the three ladies from Game of Thrones win or will there be some vote splitting? If there is vote splitting, expect Maggie Smith to win for the final season of Downton Abbey.
Outstanding Comedy Series:
With the current presidential election taking place, expect Veep to win this award for the second year in a row.
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:
Expect Jeffrey Tambor to win his second consecutive Emmy for his starring role as the transgender on Transparent. But I think if someone upsets him, it could probably end up being Anthony Anderson as his show Black-ish did gain a little more popularity from Emmy voters this year.
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:
As I already mentioned with House of Cards, with the presidential election going on, expect Julia Louis-Dreyfus to win her fifth consecutive Emmy for her starring role on Veep.
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:
Tony Hale seems likely to win his third Emmy for Veep (as well as getting swept along with the series), but I think if someone upsets him, it could be Louie Anderson (he does play a mother on Baskets after all).
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:
Allison Janney seems likely to win her third Emmy in a row for Mom, but I think if someone upsets her, Anna Chlumsky could get swept along with Veep.
Outstanding Limited Series:
With all the popularity surround the series, expect The People v. O.J. Simpson to be the most obvious winner of the night.
Outstanding Television Movie:
As the only nominee to have also been nominated for directing (none of the nominees were nominated for writing), expect All the Way to win. Plus, the timing couldn’t have been more perfect thanks to this year being election year. Though if something upsets it, I think it could be the ever popular British series Sherlock.
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series/Movie:
Courtney B. Vance could get swept along with The People v. O.J. Simpson, but six-time winner Bryan Cranston gives a much more transformative performance as LBJ. I’m sure there are some Emmy voters who won’t resist giving him another one for All the Way.
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series/Movie:
It looks like Sarah Paulson may finally win her very first Emmy this year for her transformative performance as Marcia Clark in The People v. O.J. Simpson. But I think if anyone upsets her, it could be Kirsten Dunst if more support than expected comes in for Fargo.
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series/Movie:
There are three nominees from The People v. O.J. Simpson in this category. Will one of them win or will they split the vote? Sterling K. Brown may be the one Emmy voters could rally behind most, but John Travolta is the acting veteran and David Schwimmer is a TV veteran. If there is vote splitting, who could win? Of the two Fargo men that are nominated, voter may recognize Jesse Plemons more from his previous roles on Friday Night Lights and Breaking Bad. Hugh Laurie is the only nominee who isn’t competing against someone else from his show, The Night Manager, plus he’s long overdue for a win. In the end, I’m sticking with Laurie by default.
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series/Movie:
Regina King could repeat her win from last year for American Crime, but Jean Smart is likely going to be the best way voters are going to acknowledge the second season of Fargo.