The 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards have the chance to prove the television academy is more in touch with the TV landscape than it has seemed in previous years. Although the nominees are remarkably consistent with previous awards ceremonies, there are a number of welcome additions to the fold that help offset the repeat appearance of shows like Homeland, House of Cards, and Downton Abbey. This year has included newcomers Mr. Robot and lead actor Rami Malek, proving the power that zeitgeist-y shows can often have (and in this case deserve). Meanwhile, another not-so-zeitgeist-y show has finally made its way to the ceremony. After four seasons, FX’s The Americans is finally recognized with three key nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actor and Actress in a Drama.
While the notion of the series pulling off a deserved hat trick seems unlikely, the sight of Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys’s names among the list of nominees demonstrates a much-needed willingness by Emmy voters to deviate from the norm. There are still plenty of familiar contenders with a better shot at taking home Emmy gold – Game of Thrones seems primed for a repeat, while another win for Julia Louis-Dreyfus would surprise absolutely no one – but even small steps toward spreading the wealth around are appreciated.
Screen Rant will be updating the winners list as they are announced, so stick with us through the entire ceremony to see if your favorite TV shows and performers are recognized for their work.
OUTSTANDING DRAMA
Better Call Saul
Downton Abbey
Game of Thrones
Homeland
House of Cards
Mr. Robot
The Americans
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black
Keri Russell, The Americans
Claire Danes, Homeland
Viola Davis, How to Get Away With Murder
Taraji P. Henson, Empire
Robin Wright, House of Cards
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Kyle Chandler, Bloodline
Rami Malek, Mr. Robot
Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul
Matthew Rhys, The Americans
Liev Schreiber, Ray Donovan
Kevin Spacey, House of Cards
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
Lena Headey, Game of Thrones
Emilia Clarke, Game of Thrones
Maisie Williams, Game of Thrones
Maura Tierney, The Affair
Constance Zimmer, UnReal
OUTSTANDING LIMITED SERIES AND TV MOVIE
American Crime (ABC)
Fargo (FX)
The Night Manager (AMC)
The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story (FX)
Roots (History)
TV Movie
A Very Murray Christmas (Netflix)
All the Way (HBO)
Confirmation (HBO)
Luther (BBC America)
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride (BBC America)
LEAD ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE
Bryan Cranston, All the Way
Idris Elba, Luther
Benedict Cumberbatch, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
Tom Hiddleston, The Night Manager
Cuba Gooding Jr., The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Courtney B. Vance, The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
LEAD ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE
Felicity Huffman, American Crime
Lili Taylor, American Crime
Kerry Washington, Confirmation
Kirsten Dunst, Fargo
Audra McDonald, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill
Sarah Paulson, The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Jonathan Banks, Better Call Saul
Jon Voight, Ray Donovan
Kit Harington, Game of Thrones
Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
Michael Kelly, House of Cards
Ben Mendelsohn, Bloodline
OUTSTANDING COMEDY
black-ish
Master of None
Modern Family
Silicon Valley
Transparent
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Veep
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Tracee Ellis Ross, black-ish
Laurie Metcalf, Getting On
Lily Tomlin, Grace and Frankie
Amy Schumer, Inside Amy Schumer
Ellie Kemper, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Julia Louie-Dreyfus, Veep
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Anthony Anderson, black-ish
Aziz Ansari, Master of None
Thomas Middleditch, Silicon Valley
Will Forte, The Last Man on Earth
William H. Macy, Shameless
Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Niecy Nash, Getting On
Allison Janney, Mom
Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live
Judith Light, Transparent
Gaby Hoffman, Transparent
Anny Chlumsky, Veep
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Louie Anderson, Baskets
Andre Braugher, Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Keegan-Michael Key, Key & Peele
Ty Burrell, Modern Family
Titus Burgess, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Tony Hale, Veep
Matt Walsh, Veep
OUTSTANDING REALITY COMPETITION PROGRAM
American Ninja Warrior (NBC)
Dancing With the Stars (ABC)
Project Runway (Lifetime)
The Amazing Race (CBS)
The Voice (NBC)
Top Chef (Bravo)
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The 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards aired on Sunday September 18, 2016 on ABC with host Jimmy Kimmel.
