Not a great year for comedies, but we still have some strong contenders.
Primetime Emmys are like Oscars of the small screen. Every showrunner wants one on their mantle. Even though they are coveted, just like any other award, they are also marred by irregularities, ambiguities and other controversial stuff. This is what makes them real too.
This year, a lot of TV happened. The definition of TV was already being stretched to include the streaming services like Netflix and Amazon prime. Netflix's Orange Is The New Black took the world by storm. Their House of Cards was one of the strong competitor to AMC's Breaking Bad. Netflix also left a big impact on this year's Golden Globes. Same was the case with Amazon's Transparent. After winning the Golden Globe, they are the front runner in various categories of Emmys 2015.
Comedy was overshadowed by drama this year. But there were some brilliant shows which managed to keep that grin, smile, or smirk on our faces. Among the regular suspects, Modern Family are looking for their 6th award pick up which seems unlikely given the complete sweep by Transparent at Golden Globes.
Refreshing new faces were of Tina Fey behind the screen (on screen for the goofy cameo) as a writer for Netflix's Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and fellow SNL alumni Will Forte starring in The Last Man on Earth.
Now that we are talking about the comedies, let's take a look at the nominees and who will get to take that shining trophy home.
Best Actor in a Comedy
The Nominees:
Anthony Anderson for Blackish
Louis C.K. for Louie
Don Cheadle for House of Lies
Will Forte for The Last Man on Earth
Matt LeBlanc for Episodes
William H. Macy for Shameless
Jeffrey Tambor for Transparent
Winner last year - Jim Parsons for The Big Bang Theory
Who will win - Jeffrey Tambor for Transparent. It's a no brainer. The deadpan comic timing while showing the transition is the act balanced well by Tambor.
Possible upset - Will Forte for The Last Man on Earth
Best Actress in a Comedy
The Nominees:
Edie Falco for Nurse Jackie
Lisa Kudrow for The Comeback
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, for Veep
Amy Poehler for Parks and Recreation
Amy Schumer for Inside Amy Schumer
Lily Tomlin for Grace and Frankie
Winner last year - Julia Louis-Dreyfus for Veep
Who will win - This is once again the year of Julia Louis-Dreyfus. HBO's Veep has a good season this year. And there is really no strong competition unless as a last hurrah people give it to Amy Poehler for Parks and Recreation.
Possible upset - Amy Schumer for Inside Amy Schumer
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy
The Nominees:
Andre Braugher for Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Ty Burrell for Modern Family
Titus Burgess for Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Adam Driver for Girls
Tony Hale for Veep
Keegan-Michael Key for Key & Peele
Winner last year - Ty Burrell for Modern Family
Who will win - Ty Burrell will walk up on that stage to get the trophy this year. Sheer amount of viewership will grant this award to the show. Not to forget the charm of Phil Dunphy
Possible upset - Titus Burgess for Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy
The Nominees:
Mayim Bialik for The Big Bang Theory
Julie Bowen for Modern Family
Anna Chlumsky for Veep
Gaby Hoffman for Transparent
Allison Janney for Mom
Jane Krakowski for Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Kate McKinnon for Saturday Night Live
Niecy Nash for Getting On
Winner last year - Allison Janney for Mom
Who will win - Allison Janney completes Mom. Her mere presence on the screen lightens the mood.
Possible upset - Gabby Hoffman for Transparent
Best Comedy series
Transparent
Parks and Recreation
Transparent
Silicon Valley
Veep
Modern Family
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Louie
Winner last year - Modern Family
Who will win - If Modern Family wins for the 6th time, it will be a shocker, seriously. Transparent is the clear winner.
Possible upset - Parks and Recreation
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