Saturday, August 31, 2024

OUTSTANDING MINISERIES OR MOVIE



Baby Reindeer
Fargo
Fellow Travelers
One Day
The Sympathizer
Under the Bridge

AND THE WINNER IS:


FARGO

With this win Fargo wins one prize from nine nominations. The season was nominated for Leading Actor (Hamm), Leading Actress (Temple), Supporting Actor (Morris), Supporting Actor (Spruell), Supporting Actress (Moorjani), Directing, Writing and Cinematography.

Fargo as an anthology series has always been among the best seasons of television produced every year the show released with its previous season being perhaps the only I question its overall quality. The fifth season felt like such a strong return to form and I instantly fell in love with the show all over again. With many impressive cast members, a plot that was worth investing my time into it really was a strong show to watch during the end of 2023 and beginning of 2024.

Friday, August 30, 2024

OUTSTANDING LEADING ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE


Emma Corrin as Darby Hart in “A MURDER AT THE END OF THE WORLD”
Ambika Mod as Emma Morley in “ONE DAY”
Annie Murphy as Joan Tait in “BLACK MIRROR: JOAN IS AWFUL”
Kali Reis as Trooper Evangeline Navarro in “TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY”
Juno Temple as Dorothy "Dot" Lyon / Nadine Tillman in “FARGO”
Sofía Vergara as Griselda Blanco in “GRISELDA”

AND THE WINNER IS:


AMBIKA MOD AS EMMA MORLEY IN "ONE DAY"

This is the first win and second nomination for Ambika Mod. She was previously nominated individually for This is Going to Hurt (2023). She wins for her performance as Emma Morley on One Day.

Ambika had already delivered a breath taking performance as the gentle but ultimately tragic Shruti Acharya last year that who was to know she'd follow it up almost immediately with an even more impressive work as the delightful yet challenging Emma Morley in the Netflix series adaptation of the great novel of the same name. Having only been familiar with the One Day story from the rather unimpressive movie from a decade ago I was unprepared for how riviting this series adaptation would be mostly due to the great power of its central acting couple.

Mod I found especially brilliant able to play the flaws of her character yet never have you the audience not be entirely in love with her. Mod with this two brilliant breakthrough performances looks to be in for a brilliant career in the future. So far she has showcased a dramatic range any actress her age would be lucky to showcase. I for one look forward to the next project starring her.

Thursday, August 29, 2024

OUTSTANDING LEADING ACTOR IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE


Matt Bomer as Hawkins “Hawk” Fuller in “FELLOW TRAVELERS”
Richard Gadd as Donny Dunn in “BABY REINDEER”
Jon Hamm as Sheriff Roy Tillman in “FARGO”
Aaron Pierre as Malcolm X in “GENIUS: MLK/X”
Leo Woodall as Dexter Mayhew in “ONE DAY”
Hoa Xuande as the Captain in “THE SYMPATHIZER”

AND THE WINNER IS:


HOA XUNADE AS THE CAPTAIN IN "THE SYMPATHIZER"

This is the first win and nomination for Hoa Xunade. He wins for his performance as the Captain on The Sympathizer.

This season was already full of strong leading actor from miniseries and deciding on an overall winner was hard as I enjoyed so many performances equally. What made my mind in leaning towards my eventual winner was looking at the competition and going towards an actor I'd not awarded an individual prize in my years of doing this which is what led me to Hoa Xunade as my leading actor winner. On the great HBO series he played the unamed Captain part which led this challenging and thrilling spy war drama.

Xunade was an actor I was familiar with prior and the perfect example of why I love watching new television shows and discovering a great acting talent when they are given both the attention and role to highlight the possibilities they might've not acted upon previously.

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A DRAMA SERIES


Nathan Fielder for (“Land of Enchantment”), The Curse
Jeremy Lovering for (“Strange Games”), Slow Horses
Hiro Murai for (“First Date”), Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Frederick E.O. Toye for (“Crimson Sky”), Shögun
Jonathan van Tulleken for (“Anjin”), Shögun

AND THE WINNER IS:


JONATHAN VAN TULLEKEN FOR ("ANJIN"), SHÔGUN

This is the first win and nomination for Jonathan van Tulleken.

The directing team of Shögun really did an impressive job during the whole season but when it came to choosing a best directed episode going for the pilot directed by Jonathan van Tullekenfelt like the right decision. The pilot had so much to set up and managed to do so incredibly so. We are thrown into the world of Shögun in such a pleasurable way getting minor introductions to many of the main players of the series. With many thrilling moments featured this was an impressive introduction to this brilliant series.

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A MINISERIES OR MOVIE


Richard Gadd for (“Episode 6”), Baby Reindeer
Noah Hawley for (“The Tragedy of the Commons”), Fargo
Nicole Taylor for (“1988”), One Day
Matthew Lopez & Ted Malawer for Red, White and Royal Blue
Quinn Shephard for (“Looking Glass”), Under the Bridge

AND THE WINNER IS:


RICHARD GADD FOR ("EPISODE 6"), BABY REINDEER

This is the first win and nomination for Richard Gadd.

Baby Reindeer the surprise television event of the season. I love a show like this as it comes out of nowhere and takes over the popular culture with many including myself loving the overall quality of the series. Richard Gadd the series lead also acted as series creator giving life to his life story in some aspects. The shows sixth episode was an especially standout moment and come together of many the plot points in previous episodes. Truly a standout TV moment this season was the Netflix surprise hit Baby Reindeer.

Monday, August 26, 2024

OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A DRAMA SERIES


Robert King & Michelle King for (“Pilot”), Elsbeth
Julian Fellowes for (“In Terms of Winning and Losing”), The Gilded Age
Maegan Houang for (“Broken to the Fist”), Shögun
Rachel Kondo & Caillin Puente for (“Crimson Sky”), Shögun
Will Smith for (“Strange Games”), Slow Horses

AND THE WINNER IS:


WILL SMITH FOR ("STRANGE GAMES"), SLOW HORSES

This is the first win and second nomination for Will Smith. He was previously nominated for writing Veep (2015).

I will fully admit that it took me until this year to finally catch up on season two and three of Slow Horses having been a fan-ish of the first season. When watching this third season I was impressed by just about every choice the writers team made in regards to story. The premiere episode written by Will Smith was especially impressive as it immediately picked up the action of what had happened the season prior and introduced some great new characters to follow in the season. Such a great example of writing for this impressive if under watched series.

Sunday, August 25, 2024

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE


Jelani Alladin as Marcus Gaines in “FELLOW TRAVELERS”
Jonathan Bailey as Timothy “Tim” Laughlin in “FELLOW TRAVELERS”
Tony Curran as James VI and I in “MARY & GEORGE”
Harris Dickinson as William "Bill" Farrah in “A MURDER AT THE END OF THE WORLD”
Lamorne Morris as Trooper Witt Farr in “FARGO”
Sam Spruell as Ole Munch in “FARGO”

AND THE WINNER IS:


JONATAHN BAILEY AS TIMOTHY "TIM" LAUGHLIN IN "FELLOW TRAVELERS"

This is the first win and third nomination for Jonathan Bailey. He was previously nominated individually and with the ensemble of Bridgerton (2021). He wins for his performance as Timothy “Tim” Laughlin in Fellow Travelers.

When it comes to unstoppable acting talents currently Jonathan Bailey surely has to be top of the list of actors who continue to rise based on great work, wonderful projects chosen and just appealing charisma on and off the screen. Fellow Travelers was a buzzy series before and after its premiere with the work of Bailey especially being reason for this buzz. Bailey really invested himself into the role and I found him so compelling every week and even with some strong competitors to premiere after him in this category I knew that no one was gonna be my choice in this category besides Bailey.

His year continues to look impressive with his upcoming work in Wicked and returns to Bridgerton I believe that if your a true fan you must watch this series as it contains Bailey's greatest on screen acting.

Saturday, August 24, 2024

OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A MINISERIES OR MOVIE


Park Chan-wook for (“Death Wish”), The Sympathizer
Noah Hawley for (“The Tragedy of the Commons”), Fargo
Issa López for (“Part 1”), True Detective: Night Country
Daniel Minahan for (“You're Wonderful”), Fellow Travelers
Lulu Wang for (“The Peak”), Expats

AND THE WINNER IS:


PARK CHAN-WOOK FOR ("DEATH WISH"), THE SYMPATHIZER

This is the first win and second nomination for Park Chan-wook. He was previously nominated for directing The Little Drummer Girl (2019).

While not Park Chan-wook's first journey into television The Sympathizer manages to feel totally originally and so satisfying as a Park directed project. I was one of the few fans (well few who watched) of his Little Drummer Girl adaptation so knowing he would return to direct The Sympathizer I was very happy to tune in. Immediately I was impressed by the work of this great directing talent and found his first three directed episodes so compelling and absolutely worth tuning into. Even though he didn't direct an episode past the first three he set the tone and mode of the series so well and easily among the greatest television directing of this past television season.

Friday, August 23, 2024

OUTSTANDING REALITY COMPETITION PROGRAM


The Boulet Brothers' Dragula ("Monsters of Rock (Part 2)")
RuPaul’s Drag Race (“LipSync Lalaparuza Smackdown - Reunited”)
Survivor (“We Can Do Hard Things”)
Top Chef (“Chef’s Test”)”)
The Traitors (“Murder in Plain Sight”)

AND THE WINNER IS:


RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE ("LIP SYNC LALAPARUZA SMACKDOWN - REUNITED")

This is the sixth win and sixteenth nomination for RuPaul’s Drag Race in this category.

Thursday, August 22, 2024

OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A COMEDY SERIES


Quinta Brunson for (“Career Day”), Abbott Elementary
Joanna Calo & Christopher Storer for (“Fishes”), The Bear
Pat Regan for (“The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular”), Hacks
Pete Swanson & Siena Streiber for (“Sitzprobe”), Only Murders in the Building
Jake Bender & Zach Dunn for (“Pride Parade”), What We Do in the Shadows

AND THE WINNER IS:


JOANNA CALO AND CHRISTOPHER STORER FOR ("FISHES"), THE BEAR

This is the first win and second nomination for Christopher Storer. He was previously nominated for writing The Bear (2023). This is the fourth win and sixth nomination for Joanna Calo. She previously as an animted producer on Bojack Horseman (2017-18, 20). She was also nominated for produced Hack (2021) and animated producing Bojack Horseman (2019).

The "Fishes" episode of The Bear's second season was an incredible moment in the TV season that was 2023-24. While the episode isn't the most comedic it is still an incredible episode and as the show is classified in Comedy I've got to consider it best of this category. With many great once off guest stars, pre-established relationships and brilliant argument scenes it was a fantastic hour of television.

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A COMEDY SERIES


Lucia Aniello for (“Just For Laughs”), Hacks
Nina Pedrad for (“Risk E. Rat's Pizza and Amusement Center”), It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Boots Riley (“You a Big Muthaf*cka”), I’m a Virgo
Alan Yang for (“Space for Everyone”), Loot
Ramy Youssef for (“Honeydew”), The Bear

AND THE WINNER IS:


LUCIA ANIELLO FOR ("JUST FOR LAUGHS"), HACKS

This is the first win and eight nomination for Lucia Aniello. She was previously nominated for producing Broad City (2014-15) & Hacks (2021-22)directing Hacks (2022) and writing Broad City (2015)Hacks (2022).

Hacks had always been an entertaining show that HBO Max has always chosen to air at the last moment with each season that has come out and yet with the shows third season even with last airing during May it was one of the strongest series to premiere the whole year. Any episode of the season would've been a worthy winner for comedy directing yet the seasons first episode "Just for Laughs" was the standout. The episode works great as the premiere but also a call back when you look at the season as a whole. Aniello has been such an integral voice of the entire series and her work of every episode she has directed has been incredible.

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE


Sarayu Blue as Hilary Starr in “EXPATS”
Lily Gladstone as Cam Bentland in “UNDER THE BRIDGE”
Jessica Gunning as Martha Scott in “BABY REINDEER”
Salma Hayek as herself in “BLACK MIRROR”
Aja Naomi King as Harriet Sloane in “LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY”
Richa Moorjani as Indira Olmstead in “FARGO”

AND THE WINNER IS:


LILY GLADSTONE AS CAM BENTLAND IN "UNDER THE BRIDGE"

This is the first win and nomination for Lily Gladstone. She wins for her performance as Cam Bentland on Under the Bridge.

I mean we are just living in the world dominated by Lily Gladstone and we all thankfully are. Gladstone the performer they are is constantly showing how incredible an actor they are. I mean I just awarded them one of my film prizes for their work in Killers of the Flower Moon and now half a year later they are being awarded again for an equally as great turn in the Hulu miniseries Under the Bridge. I will admit this series sort've came out of nowhere but I was so glad it did as I loved tuning in every week not knowing what to expect other they some great performances especially led by Gladstone.

Gladstone in playing this cop character revealed even more range to their performance abilities and while they other impressive actors on the show I could think of no one but Gladstone when it came to standout performances from the series.

Monday, August 19, 2024

OUTSTANDING VARIETY SERIES/SPECIAL


76th Annual Tony Awards
Gaga Chromatica Ball
The Oscars
Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through The Cotton Patch (Great Performances)
Ramy Youssef: More Feelings

AND THE WINNER IS:


GAGA CHROMATICA BALL

Sunday, August 18, 2024

OUTSTANDING LEADING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES


Matt Berry as Leslie "Laszlo" Cravensworth for (“A Night Out with the Guys”) in “WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS”
Jharrel Jerome as Cootie for (“The Universe and My Spirit”) in “I’M A VIRGO”
Steve Martin as Charles-Haden Savage for (“The White Room”) in “ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING”
Kayvan Novak as Nandor the Relentless for (“The Mall”) in “WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS”
Martin Short as Oliver Putnam for (“Grab Your Hankies”) in “ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING”
Jeremy Allen White as Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto for (“Pop”) in “THE BEAR”

AND THE WINNER IS:


JEREMY ALLEN WHITE AS CARMEN "CARMY" BERZATTO FOR ("POP") IN "THE BEAR"

This is the second win and eight nomination for Jeremy Allen White. He previously won for Homecoming (2019). He was also nominated individually for Shameless (2014), The Bear (2023) and ensembles of Shameless (2014-15, 17) and The Bear (2023)He wins for his performances as Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto on The Bear.

While I recognised that Jeremy was pretty incredible during the first season of The Bear it was tough for me to make the choice between him and my winner last year Nicholas for who would be my top choice. What led me more towards Nicholas is I already knew how incredible Jeremy was during the second season and that he would likely be a top choice in a years time. The second season of The Bear was pretty incredible television and White like he was in the first year an important part to the shows success.

As always he manages to balance the comedy and drama of the show so incredibly so and leads the show so well. I look forward to future seasons of the show where we will get to explore Carmy more and more will continue to enjoy Jeremy's brilliant work. It feels right many have become obsessed with White since this shows premiere I'm just happy I was a fan before this great show began.

Saturday, August 17, 2024

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES


Joel Kim Booster as Nicholas for (“Vengeance Falls”) in “LOOT”
Lionel Boyce as Marcus Brooks for (“Honeydew”) in “THE BEAR”
Harvey Guillén as Guillermo de la Cruz for (“The Mall”) in “WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS”
Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richard “Richie” Jerimovich for (“Forks”) in “THE BEAR”
Paul Rudd as Ben Glenroy for (“Thirty”) in “ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING”
Tyler James Williams as Gregory Eddie for (“Double Date”) in “ABBOTT ELEMENTARY”

AND THE WINNER IS:


EBON MOSS-BACHRACH AS RICHARD "RICHIE" JERIMOVICH FOR ("FORKS") IN "THE BEAR"

This is the first win and second nomination for Ebon Moss-Bachrach. He previously was nominated  as part of the ensemble of The Bear (2023). He wins for his performance as Richard “Richie” Jerimovich on The Bear.

The Bear season 2 airing over a year ago is incredible because even as many series premiered in the year to follow it's hard not to claim this season as the greatest produced series of the whole season. I was a fan of the first season and one cast member who I enjoyed but didn't outright love was Ebon Moss-Bachrach an actor I'd watched in many things without him being the main focus. While I had my doubts in the first season these doubt were quickly lost when watching him in the second season where he had many moments to show off his skill on screen. He manages to blend the comedy and drama of the role so well that in watching future seasons I'm not sure to not forget him. Ebon already won the Emmy for this role so him winning again might look boring but will be well deserved.

Friday, August 16, 2024

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES


Khalid Abdalla as Dodi Fayed for (“Dis-Moi-Oui”) in “THE CROWN”
Tadanobu Asano as Kashigi Yabushige for (“Tomorrow is Tomorrow”) in “SHŌGUN”
Salim Daw as Mohamed Al-Fayed for (“Aftermath”) in “THE CROWN”
Sope Dirisu as Sean Donovan for (“Strange Games”) in “SLOW HORSES”
Takehiro Hira as Ishido Kazunari for (“Servants of Two Masters”) in “SHŌGUN”
Ke Huy Quan as Ouroboros "O.B." for (“Ouroboros”) in “LOKI””

AND THE WINNER IS:


TADANOBU ASANO AS KASHIGI YABUSHIGE FOR ("TOMORROW IS TOMORROW") IN "SHÔGUN"

This is the first win and nomination for Tadanobu Asano. He wins for his performance as Kashigi Yabushige on Shôgun.

There were many incredible featured on FX's Shôgun, perhaps the series most compelling, diverse and necessary performances was delivered by Tadanobu Asano. On the series he made a major part to play and brought some much needed levity to the events of the series. He really shown from a supporting place working wonderfully with his leading co-stars but also making a powerful impression all his own. I constantly think of his vocal deliveries throughout the series whether than be dialogue or just a simple audible noise.

It really is an impressive turn and like most of the winners I seem to like to award in this category while he might not have a return to the show it is a performance integral to the strength of this first season of Shôgun.

Thursday, August 15, 2024

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES


Nicole Beharie as Christine Hunter for (“White Noise”) in “THE MORNING SHOW”
Elizabeth Debicki as Diana, Princess of Wales for (“Dis-Moi-Oui”) in “THE CROWN”
Moeka Hoshi as Usami Fuji for (“Broken to the Fist”) in “SHŌGUN”
Lesley Manville as Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon for (“Ritz”) in “THE CROWN”
Fumi Nikaido as Ochiba no Kata for (“Crimson Sky”) in “SHŌGUN”
Cynthia Nixon as Ada Forte for (“Close Enough To Touch”) in “THE GILDED AGE”

AND THE WINNER IS:


ELIZABETH DEBICKI AS DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES FOR ("DIS-MOI-OUI") IN "THE CROWN"

This is the first win and second nomination for Elizabeth Debicki. She was previously nominated individually for The Tale (2018). She wins for her performance as Diana, Princess of Wales on The Crown.

Elizabeth Debicki has been one of my favourite actors of the past decade leading to me always anticipating what project she will star in next. When her casting for the last two seasons of The Crown was first announced I was so excited, cut to her first season of the show where I enjoyed her yet wasn't too big a fan of the season and with stronger competition I didn't nominate her for her first year. A year later for the shows final season here I am awarding her with just a nomination but also a win. In the final seasons first half where she played the final moments of Diana's life she was sensational. She managed to play Diana the women not just relying on mimicry to give an effective performance. When she left the series it felt like a massive loss because of Debicki's major performance.

I hope with the success of her work on The Crown she can continue to rise because her talent is worthy of being cast in everything you could ever think of. I've awarded Debicki for her film in Widows previously so I have already proclaimed my love for her like I wish film award voters had.

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

OUTSTANDING LEADING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES



Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues for (“Career Day”) in “ABBOTT ELEMENTARY”
Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu for (“Sundae”) in “THE BEAR”
Renée Elise Goldsberry as Wickie for (“Clarksville”) in “GIRLS5EVA”
Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora for (“The Beat Goes On”) in “ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING”
Maya Rudolph as Molly Wells for (“Space for Everyone”) in “LOOT”
Jean Smart as Deborah Vance for (“Better Late”) in "HACKS"

AND THE WINNER IS:


MAYA RUDOLPH AS MOLLY WELLS FOR ("SPACE FOR EVERYONE") IN "LOOT"

This is the second win and eight nomination for Maya Rudolph. She previously won for voicing Big Mouth (2019). She was also nominated for Saturday Night Live (2010, 2012), Big Mouth (2020-21, 23), Loot (2023). She wins for her performance as Molly Wells on Loot.

This season for leading women in comedy was full of many worthy performances that narrowing the list down to six women was really tricky. This season featured a varied list of performances delivering varied comedic performances that pushes the envelope on what is achievable and doable in comedic acting. My overall winner of Maya Rudolph was an end of season decision as I had to wait for the brilliant second season of Loot to end. I'd been a fan of Rudolph's work on the show having previously nominated her for season 1 and I was so happy to experience her take on Molly all over again.

What makes this performance by Rudolph so compelling is how she makes Molly into more than just a caricature and into a fully developed character with true character emotions and brilliantly delivered comedic beats. As of this post there is no announced third season but I hope to god one gets announced soon as the series and Rudolph's work deserves to be seen more.

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES


Janelle James as Ava Coleman for (“Career Day”) in “ABBOTT ELEMENTARY”
Sheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara Howard for (“Librarian”) in “ABBOTT ELEMENTARY”
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez as Sofia for (“Clueless”) in “LOOT”
Meryl Streep as Loretta Durkin for (“The Show Must…”) in “ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING”
Lisa Ann Walter as Melissa Schemmenti for (“Librarian”) in “ABBOTT ELEMENTARY”
Kara Young as Jones for (“A Metaphor for What”) in “I’M A VIRGO”

AND THE WINNER IS:


JANELLE JAMES AS AVA COLEMAN FOR ("CAREER DAY") IN "ABBOTT ELEMENTARY"

This is the fourth win and fifth nomination for Janelle James. She previously won individually for season 1 of Abbott Elementary, also being nominated for season 2. She also won for both seasons as part of the ensemble of Abbott Elementary. She wins for her performance as Ava Coleman on Abbott Elementary.

I will admit to slightly questioning some writing decisions when it came to Ava Coleman in the shows second season only because I had loved Ava entirely in the first season. However from the immediate start of the third season and throughout the rest of it's fourteen episode run the Ava I loved was back and I found it such a pleasure to experience James individual performance every week. The first episode gave James one of her most iconic moments of the series so far with her "Back that Ass up" exorcism dance where the old Ava comes back through the power off dance.

It truly is a miracle of a performance that James performs and I will never get tired of her wild role and I hope to many more seasons of brilliantly delivered dialogue, great physical bits and a compelling character comedically that Ava Coleman has become.

Monday, August 12, 2024

OUTSTANDING HOST OF A REALITY COMPETITION PROGRAM


The Boulet Brothers for "THE BOULET BROTHERS' DRAGULA"
RuPaul Charles for “RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE”
Alan Cumming for “THE TRAITORS”
Kristen Kish for "TOP CHEF"
Jeff Probst for “SURVIVOR”

AND THE WINNER IS:


ALAN CUMMING FOR THE TRAITORS

This is the second win and sixth nomination for Alan Cumming. He previously won for hosting The Traitors (2023) and was previously nominated for The Good Wife (2010) and with the ensemble The Good Wife (2012-2014).

Alan Cumming yet again was such a delightful addition to the ever growing and always entertaining Peacock original The Traitors. With his beautiful outfits, dramatic monologues and just general charisma he really connects the whole series together.

Sunday, August 11, 2024

OUTSTANDING ANIMATED PROGRAM


Big Mouth (“Graduation”)
Futurama (“The Impossible Stream”)
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (“The World Vs Scott Pilgrim”)
What If? (“What If... Kahhori Reshaped the World?”)
X-Men ’97 (“Remember It”)

AND THE WINNER IS:


X-MEN '97 ("REMEMBER IT")

This is the first win and nomination for X-Men '97 in this category.

The X-Men '97 series is easily one of the best produced series of this past television series. Going into watching the series I expected to feel some nostalgia having been a fan of the original X-Men animated series, however this series was so much more than a nostalgia trip. I felt so many feelings throughout the entire 10 episode run and was so glad that many like myself fell in love immediately with the series. The series fifth episode entitled "Remember It" was maybe my favourite episode of any running series this past season. I was an emotional mess by the end of it's running time and found it so compelling emotionally.

Saturday, August 10, 2024

OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY SERIES/SPECIAL


Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas
The Oscars
Ramy Youssef: More Feelings
Saturday Night Live
The 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

AND THE WINNER IS:


RAMY YOUSSEF FOR RAMY YOUSSEF: MORE FEELINGS

This is the first win and fourth nomination for Ramy Youssef. He was previously nominated for acting and writing Ramy (2020) and performing in Ramy Youssef: More Feelings (2024).

Friday, August 9, 2024

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN A VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY SERIES/SPECIAL


Ariana DeBose for 76th Annual Tony Awards
Lady Gaga for Gaga Chromatica Ball
Ego Nwodim for Saturday Night Live
Bowen Yang for Saturday Night Live
Ramy Youssef for Ramy Youssef: More Feelings

AND THE WINNER IS:


EGO NWODIM FOR SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE

This is the first win and nomination for Ego Nwodim.

For the past few seasons Ego Nwodim has been one of SNL's most valuable players managing to always impress whether delivering in a recorded sketch or most especially in a live one. She has managed to create many endearing characters that make her top off the list of the current regular cast members. I continue to be impressed and look forward to see what she will get to do during the shows 50th season.