Saturday, September 21, 2013

2013 Emmy Predictions

by Spider-Dan 

 

With the start of the 2013 Fall TV season also comes the industries biggest night, The Emmy's. It is a celebration and recognition of everything TV had to offer this past year. However, the Emmy's don't always get it right. Many of the best show's and talents on TV don't get the attention they deserve when it comes to getting awards. 'It's Always Sunny' this week was a perfect, perfect commentary on the Emmy's. Go search out the episode "The Gang Tries Desperately to Win an Award". It makes the point that some of the best shows on TV usually get unnoticed by the "award-givers" because they don't fit in with their scheme. The Emmy's do showcase the best in television, but, some of the best definitely get snubbed when it's time to put the ballots in. This is the major problem I have with the Emmy's and Oscar's. There is definitely a type that Emmy voters tend to lean towards, the "awards" type, but essentially it's all about politics and money. So, as to not shit on the Emmy's anymore, it still is a celebration of some of the greatest television. Though, personally, I feel as if some shows/actors get snubbed, the big players that should win are recognized as nominees, typically. There are many deserving nominees this year and most of these shows should be recognized for their achievements in television this year. It's a fun and entertaining show and Neil Patrick Harris is hosting, hands down the best awards host out there.




The Web's 2013 Emmy Predictions: 
Who Will Win, Who Should Win and Who I Want to Win


Outstanding Drama Series

Who Won Last Year:
'Homeland'

The Nominees:  
'Breaking Bad'
'Homeland'
'Mad Men'
'Game of Thrones'
'Downton Abbey' 

'House of Cards'        

Who Will Win:
'Homeland'

Who Should Win:
'Breaking Bad'

Who I Want to Win:
'Breaking Bad'

'Breaking Bad' is being nominated for the first half of Season 5. Because of this, it does not have that final season power advantage to take down the nights biggest award. 'Homeland' wins again, because the Emmy voters LOVE 'Homeland'.  It is one of the best shows on television and it deserves the accolades, but, it is the perfect example of an "Emmy Award Winning Show", it's politically/culturally relevant, with an edgy commentary on our post-9/11, terrorism-feared world. 'Breaking Bad' should win because 'Breaking Bad'. It will, without a doubt, win next year for the current, incredible final season.


Outstanding Comedy Series


Who Won Last Year:  
'Modern Family'

The Nominees:
'Girls'
'Louie'
'The Big Bang Theory'
'Veep'
'Modern Family'
'30 Rock'

Who Will Win:
 'Louie'

Who Should Win:
'Louie'

Who I Want to Win: 
 '30 Rock'

This is the perfect example of what comedies are considered award worthy. Where's the love for 'New Girl' or 'Community'? You won't see it during awards season (though I think 'New Girl' has a shot in the future) But that's just my personal beef with the Emmy's. Emmy voters will begin to see that perennial favorite, 'Modern Family' has lost some of its luster. It's still a great show, but the laughs have definitely subsided. Look for 'Louie' to lock this one up this year because, again, Emmy voters LOVE 'Louie', as they should. The show is a brilliant mix of situational comedy and melodrama. I would not be surprised if '30 Rock' takes it down because of its final season and a long history of nominations and wins. The final season was nothing too special, but overall, the series deserves to go out with a statue.


Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series


Who Won Last Year: 
Damien Lewis 'Homeland'

The Nominees:
Bryan Cranston 'Breaking Bad'
Jon Hamm 'Mad Men'
Damien Lewis 'Homeland'
Kevin Spacey 'House of Cards'
Jeff Daniels 'The Newsroom'
Hugh Bonneville 'Downton Abbey' 

Who Will Win: 
Kevin Spacey 'House of Cards'

Who Should Win:
Bryan Cranston 'Breaking Bad'

Who I Want to Win:
Bryan Cranston 'Breaking Bad'

There is an unwritten rule when it comes to The Emmy's. If a movie star makes a move into television, they will win an award for it. That will be the case with Kevin Spacey this year. He was spectacular in 'House of Cards' and definitely deserving of the win, but, I would put a few of the other nominees here ahead of him. Jon Hamm, Jeff Daniels and Damien Lewis are all worthy of the nomination and win, but Bryan Cranston should always win as his portrayal of Meth-King, Walter White. Next year, without question.


Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Who Won Last Year:
Claire Danes 'Homeland'

The Nominees:
Clarie Danes 'Homeland'
Vera Farmiga 'Bates Motel'
Kerry Washington 'Scandal'
Elisabeth Moss 'Mad Men'
Michelle Dockery 'Downton Abbey'
Robin Wright 'House of Cards'
Connie Britton 'Nashville'

Who Will Win:
Claire Danes 'Homeland'

Who Should Win:
Claire Danes 'Homeland'

Who I Want to Win:
Elisabeth Moss 'Mad Men'

First off, I just want to say that Jennifer Carpenter of 'Dexter'  totally got snubbed for a nomination. She totally deserved it, hopefully next year she'll some recognition, even though the final season sucks. Claire Danes will win. Nobody does crazy-bitch better. I love Elisabeth Moss in 'Mad Men' though, so I'll be hoping she gets one.



Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Who Won Last Year: 
 Jon Cryer 'Two and a Half Men'

The Nominees:
Jason Bateman 'Arrested Development'
Don Cheadle 'House of Lies'
Louis CK 'Louie'
Jim Parsons 'The Big Bang Theory'
Alec Baldwin '30 Rock'
Matt LeBlanc 'Episodes'

Who Will Win:
Louis CK 'Louie'

Who Should Win:
Louis CK 'Louie'

Who I Want to Win:
Alec Baldwin '30 Rock'

Another Emmy snub goes to Jake Johnson of 'New Girl' and 'New Girl' in general. This is what should be nominated, the show is miles ahead of most of its competition. Anyway, Emmy-shocker last year as Jon Cryer took the big award. I think they were just, like, "sorry for all the shit youve been through I can't believe you're still going strong, here, have an Emmy". Stacked category this year, I happen to think all of these guys deserve it. Louis CK is definitely a front-runner, his brand of funny is so universal that Emmy-voters and Emmy-haters alike can agree on. He wins in a tough battle with Baldwin, who I would like to go out with one more for his fireplace mantle for his years of work as Jack Donaghy.


Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Who Won Last Year: 
Julia Louis-Dreyfus 'Veep'

The Nominees:
Laura Dern 'Enlightened
Tina Fey '30 Rock'
Julia Louis-Dreyfus 'Veep'
Amy Poehler 'Parks and Recreation'
Lena Dunham 'Girls'
Edie Falco 'Nurse Jackie'

Who Will Win:
Julia Louis-Dreyfus 'Veep'

Who Should Win:
Tina Fey '30 Rock'

Who I Want to Win: 
Tina Fey '30 Rock'

This is a complete toss-up. I think any of these actresses have a shot at winning. Emmy voting history gives this one to Julia Louis-Dreyfus, but I wouldn't count out Lena Dunham, Laura Dern or Edie Falco. Amy Poehler has a good shot, and next year, my vote will most likely go to her, but this year, I give it to Tina Fey, again, for her long career as the heart and soul of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, both on the show, and in real life.


Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series


Who Won Last Year:
Aaron Paul 'Breaking Bad'

The Nominees:
Aaron Paul 'Breaking Bad'
Mandy Patinkin 'Homeland'
Peter Dinklage 'Game of Thrones'
Jonathan Banks 'Breaking Bad'
Bobby Cannavale 'Boardwalk Empire'
Jim Carter 'Downton Abbey'

Who Will Win:
Mandy Patinkin 'Homeland'

Who Should Win: 
Aaron Paul 'Breaking Bad'

Who I Want to Win:
Aaron Paul (Jonathan Banks) 'Breaking Bad'

This category. Oh man, this category. Stacked. I was shocked last year when the Emmy's recognized Aaron Paul for his incredible gift and gave him the award. Here's to hoping that they give him the nod again, it is so well deserved this year and next. I think the Emmy's will give this to Mandy for his role as Saul in 'Homeland', another strong contender. I'd honestly be happy with any of these choices (sans Carter - sorry, I don't watch 'Downton Abbey', I know, I know, I have to get on that). Look, Bobby Cannavale was insane in 'Boardwalk' last season, I loved his character and he acted the shit out of it. Peter Dinklage will be a perennial favorite until 'Thrones' ends. And Mike Ehrmantraut, Jonathan Banks. Yes. Thank you Emmy's for recognizing the brilliance of Banks' Mike (part of me hopes he wins) This goes to Jesse Pinkman though, hands down.


Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Who Won Last Year: 
Maggie Smith 'Downton Abbey'

The Nominees:
Emilia Clarke 'Game of Thrones'
Anna Gunn 'Breaking Bad'
Christina Hendricks 'Mad Men'
Maggie Smith 'Downton Abbey'
Christine Baranski 'The Good Wife'
Morena Baccarin 'Homeland'

Who Will Win: 
Maggie Smith 'Downton Abbey'

Who Should Win: 
Anna Gunn 'Breaking Bad'

Who I Want to Win: 
Emilia Clarke 'Game of Thrones'

As much as people don't like Skyler, myself included, she definitely grows on you this final season. She gives some pretty intense, emotional performances in 'Bad' (pool scene, anyone?) She should get it in this group of women. However, I'd give it to Emilia Clarke. (See what I did there?) She was one sexy, bad-ass chick this season on 'Thrones'. I foresee big things in her Emmy future, but not just yet. The veteran, Maggie Smith, takes the award again because of The Emmy's (and the world's) obsession with 'Downton Abbey'.





Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Who Won Last Year: 
Eric Stonestreet 'Modern Family'

The Nominees:
Ty Burrell 'Modern Family'
Tony Hale 'Veep'
Ed O'Neill 'Modern Family'
Jesse Tyler Ferguson 'Modern Family'
Bill Hader 'Saturday Night Live'
Adam Driver 'Girls'

Who Will Win: 
Ty Burrell 'Modern Family'

Who Should Win: 
Ty Burrell 'Modern Family

Who I Want to Win:  
Bill Hader 'Saturday Night Live'




Eric Stonestreet has taken this category down the last few years and he is not even nominated this year. I guess the voters finally decided to give someone else the spotlight. Burrell, O'Neill and Ferguson are not alone in this category as Tony Hale is a strong contender. Out of the three 'Modern Family' guys, Burrell is definitely the most deserving, I have always thought he is the strongest character on that show, yet Stonestreet always beats him at The Emmy's. He deserves his recognition this year and I hope he gets it. Bill Hader is the first ever 'SNL' male cast member to be voted for an acting 'Emmy', what a career he had on that show. He was a big essence of that show for so long and it will take a ton of adjusting to fill the void he leaves (along with Fred Armisen and Jason Sudeikis). I'm glad the voters recognize this and I hope he takes it home.


Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series



Who Won Last Year: 
Julie Bowen 'Modern Family'

The Nominees:
Mayim Bialik 'The Big Bang Theory'
Julie Bowen 'Modern Family'
Anna Chlumsky 'Veep'
Jane Krakowski '30 Rock'
Jane Lynch 'Glee'
Sofia Vergara 'Modern Family'
Merritt Weaver 'Nurse Jackie'

Who Will Win: 
Sofia Vergara 'Modern Family'

Who Should Win: 
Mayim Bialik 'The Big Bang Theory'

Who I Want to Win: 
Jane Krakowski '30 Rock'

Julie Bowen is the likely winner, considering her strong performance in 'Modern Family' but I think, with Stonestreet sharing the spotlight with the other male roles, so will The Emmy's do the same with Sofia Vergara. I think Mayim Bialik should win for her portrayal as the hysterical socially awkward girlfriend of Sheldon Cooper, Amy Farrah Fowler. I hope Jane Krakowski takes it home after her years of work on '30 Rock', the show would not have been the same without her..






Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series

Who Won Last Year: 
Alex Gansa & Howard Gordon & Gideon Raff 'Homeland' "Pilot" 

The Nominees:
"Breaking Bad" - "Dead Freight" by George Mastras
"Breaking Bad" - "Say My Name" by Thomas Schnauz
"Downton Abbey" - "Episode 4" by Julian Fellowes
"Game of Thrones" - "The Rains of Castamere by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
"Homeland" - "Q&A" by Henry Bromell
 
Who Will Win: 
Henry Bromell 'Homeland' "Q&A"

Who Should Win: 
David Benioff & D.B. Weiss 'Game of Thrones' "The Rains of Castamere"


Who I Want to Win:  
David Benioff & D.B. Weiss 'Game of Thrones' "The Rains of Castamere"

I have nothing else to say but "Red Wedding". This is a no-brainer. Emmy's I know you're going to get this wrong, and I'm mad at you already.


Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series

Who Won Last Year: 
Louis CK 'Louie' "Pregant"

The Nominees:
"30 Rock" - "Hogcock!" by Jack Burditt & Robert Carlock
"30 Rock" - "Last Lunch" by Tina Fey & Tracey Wigfield
"Episodes" - "Episode 209" by David Crane & Jeffrey Klarik
"Louie" - "Daddy's Girlfriend (Part 1)" by Louis C.K.
"The Office" - "Finale" by Greg Daniels

Who Will Win:
'Louie' - "Daddy's Girlfriend (Part 1)" by Louis C.K.

Who Should Win: 
'Louie' - "Daddy's Girlfriend (Part 1)" by Louis C.K.

Who I Want to Win: 
'Louie' - "Daddy's Girlfriend (Part 1)" by Louis C.K.




Louis CK is a brilliant writer and a comic genius. His standup is flawless and is excellently translated into this critically acclaimed hit. A win should be guaranteed. Much love to 'The Office', glad you got at least one nod for your final season, you will be missed.


As you can tell, I'm a fan of shows on their way out to be recognized, something I'll be doing here at The Web. So with that, next year, with 'Breaking Bad's' final season in contention, look out for an Emmy sweep: Drama, Actor, Actress, Supporting Actor, Writing, Directing, Everything.

Catch the 2013 Emmy Awards at 8:00PM on CBS hosted by Neil Patrick Harris.


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