2024 Emmy Award Predictions

 

The Emmys are this Sunday. It’s weird because the last Emmy Awards were in January thanks to the strike. This also means a lot of changes in the nominations. The Crown is the only returning drama. I’m not expecting much surprises: The Bear for comedy (despite its clearly dramatic content), Shogun for drama and Baby Reindeer for limited series. I hope they spread the love. I’m praying for some Slow Horses and Ripley love. Anyway, here are my predictions:

Outstanding Drama Series
3 Body Problem | Fallout | Mr. & Mrs. Smith | Shogun | Slow Horses | The Crown | The Gilded Age | The Morning Show
WILL WIN: Shogun (The production value is really quite high)
WANT TO WIN: Slow Horses (I have become a huge fan of this show)

Outstanding Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Hacks | Only Murders in the Building | Palm Royale | Reservation Dogs | The Bear | What We Do in the Shadows
WILL WIN: The Bear (Season 2 was awesome)
WANT TO WIN: The Bear (Though it would be fun if Curb won)

Outstanding Limited Series
Baby Reindeer | Fargo | Lessons in Chemistry | Ripley | True Detective
WILL WIN: Baby Reindeer (Haven’t seen it but has some Emmy love)
WANT TO WIN: Ripley (Beautifully shot and acted and full of suspense)

Outstanding Talk Series
Jimmy Kimmel Live | Late Night with Seth Meyers | The Daily Show | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
WILL WIN: The Daily Show (Though Jon Stewart's only on one night a week)
WANT TO WIN: Late Night with Seth Meyers (He is the best interviewer)

Outstanding Scripted Variety Series
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver | SNL
WILL WIN: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (No surprise here)
WANT TO WIN: SNL (49 years and still a fan)

Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Hijack: Idris Elba | Mr. & Mrs. Smith: Donald Glover | Fallout: Walton Goggins | Slow Horses: Gary Oldman | Shogun: Hiroyuki Sanada | The Crown: Dominic West
WILL WIN: Hiroyuki Sanada (Appreciate the diversity but love Oldman)
WANT TO WIN: Gary Oldman (His character is gross, smart and fun to watch)

Lead Actress in a Drama Series
The Morning Show: Jennifer Aniston | The Gilded Age: Carrie Coon | Mr. & Mrs. Smith: Maya Erskine | Shogun: Anna Sawai | The Crown: Imelda Staunton | The Morning Show: Reese Witherspoon
WILL WIN: Anna Sawai (From what I saw, she was pretty good)
WANT TO WIN: Imelda Staunton (I enjoyed her Queen Elizabeth)

Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
What We Do in the Shadows: Matt Berry | Curb Your Enthusiasm: Larry David | Only Murders in the Building: Steve Martin | Only Murders in the Building: Martin Short | The Bear: Jeremy Allen White | Reservation Dogs: D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai
WILL WIN: Jeremy Allen White (No doubt about this one again)
WANT TO WIN: Steve Martin (for his quick singing)

Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary: Quinta Brunson | The Bear: Ayo Edebiri | Only Murders in the Building: Selena Gomez | Loot: Maya Rudolph | Hacks: Jean Smart | Palm Royale: Kristen Wiig
WILL WIN: Ayo Edebiri (Can’t say she’s funny though)
WANT TO WIN: Jean Smart (She had a bunch of funny stuff this season)

Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
Fellow Travelers: Matt Bomer | Baby Reindeer: Richard Gadd | Fargo: Jon Hamm | Feud: Capote vs. The Swans: Tom Hallander | Ripley: Andrew Scott
WILL WIN: Richard Gadd (I’ll be sad if Andrew Scott loses this one)
WANT TO WIN: Andrew Scott (He is quietly riveting in this limited series)

Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
True Detective: Jodie Foster | Lessons in Chemistry: Brie Larson | Fargo: Juno Temple | Griselda: Sofia Vegara | Feud: Capote vs. The Swans: Naomi Watts
WILL WIN: Jodie Foster (She had lots to do in this season)
WANT TO WIN: Juno Temple (She was so fiery and rocked Fargo this season)

Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Shogun: Tadanobu Asano | The Morning Show: Billy Crudup | The Morning Show: Mark Duplass | The Morning Show: Jon Hamm | Shogun: Takehiro Hira | Slow Horses: Jack Lowden | Slow Horses: Jonathan Pryce
WILL WIN: Billy Crudup (He just plays slimy so well)
WANT TO WIN: Jack Lowden (I like the effort he gives his character)

Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
The Gilded Age: Christine Baranski | The Morning Show: Nicole Beharie | The Crown: Elizabeth Debicki | The Morning Show: Greta Lee | The Crown: Lesley Manville | The Morning Show: Karen Pittman | The Morning Show: Holland Taylor
WILL WIN: Elizabeth Debicki (Everyone still loved Princess Di)
WANT TO WIN: Christine Baranski (She’s just fun to listen to)

Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
The Bear: Lionel Boyce | Hacks: Paul W. Downs | The Bear: Ebon Moss-Bachrach | Only Murders in the Building: Paul Rudd | Abbott Elementary: Tyler James Williams | SNL: Bowen Yang
WILL WIN: Ebon Moss-Bachrach (His “Forks” episode should be enough)
WANT TO WIN: Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Though I like Bowen Yang as well)

Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Palm Royale: Carol Burnett | The Bear: Liza Colon-Zayas | Hacks: Hannah Einbinder | Abbott Elementary: Janelle James | Abbott Elementary: Sheryl Lee Ralph | Only Murders in the Building: Meryl Streep
WILL WIN: Hannah Einbinder (She plays really well with Jean Smart)
WANT TO WIN: Hannah Einbinder (See above)

Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
Fellow Travelers: Jonathan Bailey | The Sympathizer: Robert Downey Jr. | Baby Reindeer: Tom Goodman-Hill | True Detective: John Hawkes | Fargo: Lamorne Morris | Lessons in Chemistry: Lewis Pullman | Feud: Capote vs. The Swans: Treat Williams
WILL WIN: Robert Downey Jr. (For star power)
WANT TO WIN: Lamorne Morris (I loved his honest cop)

Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
Ripley: Dakota Fanning | Under the Bridge: Lily Gladstone | Baby Reindeer: Jessica Gunning | Lessons in Chemistry: Aja Naomi King | Feud: Capote vs. The Swans: Diana Lane | Baby Reindeer: Nava Mau | True Detective: Kali Reis
WILL WIN: Jessica Gunning (She is pretty disturbing to watch)
WANT TO WIN: Kali Reis (She was pretty good in True Detective)

Directing for a Drama Series
Mr. & Mrs. Smith • First Date | Shogun • Crimson Sky | Slow Horses • Strange Games | The Crown • Sleep, Dearie Sleep | The Morning Show • The Overview Effect | Winning Time • Beat L.A.
WILL WIN: Shogun-Crimson Sky (There is a lot of love for this show)
WANT TO WIN: Slow Horses-Strange Games (Though the next episode is more exciting)

Directing for a Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary • Party | Hacks • Bulletproof | The Bear • Fishes | The Bear • Honeydew | The Gentlemen • Refined Aggression | The Ms. Pat Show  • I’m the Pappy
WILL WIN: The Bear-Fishes (These one seems like another hands down win)
WANT TO WIN: The Bear-Fishes (This intense episode never lets up)

Directing for a Limited Series, Anthology or Movie
Baby Reindeer • Episode 4 | Fargo • The Tragedy of the Commons | Feud: Capote vs The Swans • Pilot | Lessons in Chemistry • Poirot | Ripley | True Detective: Night Country
WILL WIN: Baby Reindeer- Episode 4 (It well shot but very disturbing)
WANT TO WIN: Ripley (This series is just so well made)

Writing for a Drama Series
Fallout • The End | Mr. & Mrs. Smith • First Date | Shogun • Anjin | Shogun • Crimson Sky | Slow Horses • Negotiating with Tigers | The Crown • The Ritz
WILL WIN: Shogun-Crimson Sky (They are highly favoured)
WANT TO WIN: Slow Horses-Negotiating with Tigers (Great dialogue)

Writing for a Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary • Career Day | Girls5eva • Orlando | The Bear • Fishes | Hacks • Bulletproof | The Other Two • Brooke Hosts a Night of Undeniable Good | What We Do in the Shadows • Pride Parade
WILL WIN: The Bear-Fishes (Another easy win)
WANT TO WIN: The Bear-Fishes (Lots of fun overlapping dialogue)

Writing for a Limited Series, Movie or Special
Baby Reindeer | Black Mirror • Joan is Awful | Fargo • The Tragedy of the Commons | Fellow Travelers • You’re Wonderful | Ripley | True Detective • Part 6
WILL WIN: Baby Reindeer (It’s the Beef of this year)
WANT TO WIN: Ripley (Love myself an artistic suspense)

Let’s see how I do. I’ll post after the Emmys with the results and commentary.