2015 Emmy Awards

[HorseTears]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 2:35pm

Unless I suck at using the search feature, it looks like we don't have a 2015 Emmys thread.  

Am I mistaken or are there several new, super-specialized categories this year?  Like distinguishing between sketch and talk variety programs?  

 

Not a problem in my book, it seems ridiculous to compare a nightly program like Letterman's with a weekly sketch comedy show like SNL.  

 

Given the golden age of tv we're living in (sorry, Namo, deal with it), the major categories are filled with lots of worthy contenders.  

 

I don't have a lot of dogs in this fight, but I'm thrilled that Christina Hendricks got a nod for MAD MEN.  If you'd told me a season or two ago, that Joan would end up being the most fascinating character on the show, I would have laughed in your face, but every single moment she was on screen this last season was magnificent.  

 

Bummed to see the frequently thrilling THE MISSING not get a Limited Series nod when dreck like the dreadful Ryan Murphy presents AMERICAN HORROR 'CAPITAL A' ACTING got another nomination.  

 

Also bummed that Ellie Kemper and Carol Kane didn't get recognized for KIMMY SCHMIDT (though, yay for the show and Tina, Jane and Titus!).  

 

Thought HBO's 'BESSIE' was a mess and that Mo'nique was the only one who rose above the tv-movie-of-the-week direction and script.  Too many nominations there, simply because it was on HBO.

 

Shame that Showtime isn't half as good at hustling for awards as HBO as they had a real winner with THE AFFAIR and especially Ruth Wilson.  

 

COMPLETE NOMINATIONS HERE. 

[HorseTears]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 2:39pm

Oh, NVM, someone started a thread on the wrong board just because the Tonys and Sweeney Todd got some noms.  

[Roscoe]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 2:43pm

And no Maisie Williams for her brilliant work as Arya Stark.  

[madbrian]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 2:48pm

I know the competition just keeps getting stronger every year, but I'm still holding on to hope that Mayim Bialik will finally be recognized for her work in Big bang Theory.

[Kad]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 2:49pm

The Emmys at least lessened Modern Family's strangehold on Comedy slightly this year, thank god.

[HorseTears]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 2:51pm

Forgot to mention, can't believe DOWNTON ABBEY keeps raking em in over far superior dramas like JUSTIFIED and THE AMERICANS.  

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 2:59pm

I think Christina Hendricks has been great on MAD MEN for the past couple of seasons.

THIS is one of my all time favorite Joan scenes EVER. Hope she takes home the prize:

[LarryD2]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 3:04pm

Happy to see some unexpected yet highly deserving nominees: Kyle Chandler! Niecy Nash! Rachel Brosnahan! And I love that Amy Schumer made her way into Leading Actress, though I wanted Tracee Ellis Ross or Ellie Kemper to get in there, too.

Rather surprised and disappointed that The Affair was completely shut out.

But 8 nominees for Supporting Actress - Comedy? Are we just getting to the point where everyone gets nominated?

Pulling for Jon Hamm and Christina Hendricks to finally get the Emmys they've so richly deserved for years.

[Roscoe]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 3:09pm

Wait a minute -- Maggie Smith didn't get a nomination for DOWNTON ABBEY.  Isn't that against the law or something?

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 3:38pm

The Affair was snubbed by the SAG Awards too, but I'm still surprised.

Jim Parsons another surprise. 

[boggess]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 4:05pm

Very excited about Tatiana Maslany's first nomination for Orphan Black. Just last week I was looking at a picture of the whole cast at Comic Con, saw the actor who plays one clone's husband and legitimately thought to myself, "Wait, where's Alison?" She's fantastic. 

[photopab]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 4:32pm

Lisa Kudrow - The Comeback. Enough said. I hope she wins. I love Veep and JLD, but Lisa deserves it for her work on that show. She's brilliant.

Also - awesome for Tatiana!

[TheatreFan4]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 4:32pm

Congrats to Mathu Andersen on scoring Drag Race's first nomination!

[Fantod]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 4:39pm

Unbreakable didn't get nearly enough nominations.

[east side story]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 4:45pm

Drama Lead Actress is stacked this year. I'd be thrilled if any of those women won. Okay, less so for Viola, but still. I am surprised and elated that Elisabeth Moss made it back into the mix. 

 

I hope Kudrow wins Comedy Lead Actress. I adore JLD, but season four of Veep was a major letdown for this fan. 

I was hoping January Jones would slip into Drama Supporting Actress. She was terrific this past season. But all is well if Mad Men wins something, anything for their stellar final episodes.

[SonofRobbieJ]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 5:26pm

I hope against hope that Moss, Hamm and Hendricks bring the statues home.  I'd be fine with the last 7 not winning Best Drama (though they should) if those actors are FINALLY recognized for their extraordinary work.  When I think of Moss's rockstar strut into McCann, Hamm's shockingly brutal 'I scandalized my daughter' and Hendricks extraordinary reading of 'I feel like someone just gave me some very good news' (perhaps my favorite line of the series), I think nothing else on TV has come close to matching these performances.  

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 5:51pm

Nothing would make me happier than to see someone, anyone from Mad Men win for their extraordinary work on this show. It's one of the greatest ensemble casts ever assembled, and it's a damn shame they don't have a single Emmy between them.

I just watched Kimmy Schmidt recently, so I'm sad to not see Ellie Kemper included here. Titus and Jane are both wonderful, but Kemper has the hardest job straddling the comedic and the darker side of the show, and she pulled it off tremendously.

[Islander_fan]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 5:58pm

As someone who's a fan of both Mad Men and Orphan Black, I'd be happier to see Tatiana get the award over any of the women from Mad Men. If only because I feel that what Tatiana is doing on Black is extremely unique and she's doing an amazing job in what essentially feels like a one woman TV show. 

However, I do remember there were fans of the show who were shocked she didn't get the Emmy nomination for her work in season one. I think that what most likely will happen is that someone form Mad Men will get it this year since it's the show's final season. However, since Orphan Black is coming back for another season Tatiana will get nominated and get it next year. 

[east side story]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 6:29pm

PS: The fact that Lorraine Toussaint was not nominated for Orange is the New Black is an absolute crime. I know everyone adores "Crazy Eyes," but I don't think she did anything noteworthy in the sophomore season. Vee owned the second half of last season, and Lorraine deserved recognition.

[LarryD2]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 7:18pm

Toussaint never stood a chance of being nominated, not least because fans and critics alike seemed to hate the Vee storyline and how much it dominated the season. She's a fine actress but it wasn't anywhere near her best role.

[gypsy101]

Posted: 7/16/15 at 11:30pm

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Amy Poehler finally wins for her wonderful work on Parks & Recreation. I've enjoyed Julia Louis-Dreyfuss's work on Veep but Amy is long overdue!

[adamgreer]

Posted: 7/17/15 at 2:01pm

Elizabeth Marvel was overlooked for her outstanding work on House of Cards this season. 

[VIETgrlTerifa]

Posted: 7/18/15 at 1:35pm

I'm really happy for Niecy Nash. I actually think Getting On is underrated and was hoping to see the show get some recognition. Upset that Ellie Kemper was robbed of a nomination, especially when the show itself and every other major cast member got nominated. Where is Lorraine Troussant's nomination for Orange is the New Black? I thought she would have been a strong contender for the Emmy for playing Vee. Glad to see Veep getting a lot of love, though this season wasn't nearly as good as last season, which was simply A+ television. As much as I defend Julia-Louise Dreyfus winning for the past three seasons, I think compared to Lisa Kudrow and Amy Poehler's work for their shows this season, she shouldn't get it this time. Amy Chlumsky, otoh, should be a strong contender for an Emmy. Sad for lack of writing or directing nomination for Looking, and despite all the controversy surrounding Game of Thrones, I'm still excited by that show despite my deep-seated problems with its storytelling.

However, I am MOST happy for Steven Universe getting nominated in the Short Format Animation Program category. I know it's a Cartoon Network show with 11 minute-long episodes and it looks like it's marketed for children, but it really is the best show on television right now. There's so much humanity and realness in those episodes with fully fleshed-out and expertly nuanced characters that are paced perfectly, and has consistent while naturally evolving storytelling. It also helps that it's probably the most progressive show on television and unafraid to show queer romance and all of the relationships (including familial and friendship) are done with care and are true-to-life. Plus, it has the best music on TV right now. While I cannot get enough of the clever homages and references to anime and video games, it does not lay it on too thick for those who didn't grow up watching anime or playing video games or if it does, the presentation of those references are enjoyable without knowing the references.

 

 

Updated On: 7/18/15 at 01:35 PM

[songanddanceman2]

Posted: 7/18/15 at 2:28pm

Really hoped that the Emmy Awards would throw some love towards Sons of Anarchy due to it been it's final season and they keep snubbing it, they didn't. Charlie and Segal deserved nominations. Also Wendy who plays the mum in The Goldbergs deserved a nom, she's incredible in that show (as is the show). Downton Abby again.... Really? Sad Julianna didn't get a nod for The Good Wife, thought she did some great work this season.

[HorseTears]

Posted: 7/18/15 at 6:37pm

I've actually never regularly watched The Good Wife, but I'm certainly aware of both its popularity and critical acclaim.  I have caught a couple of episodes while working out at the gym.  I have to ask, did I just happen to catch a couple of strange episodes or does the majority of each episode consist of harried cell phone conversations and tense meetings in conference rooms?