Who was Second in Drama Series in 2018

[wolfali Joined: Sep 4th, 2018 Topics: 182 Posts: 19458 View Predictions]

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Now this is an interesting one.

It is evident that there was opposition to GoT with The Crown winning two major awards, The Americans beating GoT in writing and Lena Headey yet again losing at the Emmys. Plus the fact that Emilia Clarke and Kit Harrington were snubbed after their category change.

So who was 2nd in 2018 in Drama Series? I’m voting The Americans (I accidentally pressed on The Crown) because it seemed to explode at the Emmys that year in nominations and wins and really could have done a Fleabag had GoT not been eligible and had Actress not been so competitive. However it could have easily been The Crown (after all it was one of the most unlikely directing winner out of all the nominees that year). Or could it have been The Handmaid’s Tale (which was predicted to win Drama Series that year?).

FYC Emmys: "The Crown" in all categories, "I May Destroy You" in all categories, "It's a Sin" in all categories, "Small Axe" in all categories, Billie Piper ("I Hate Suzie"), Yvonne Strahovski ("Stateless") and Ruth Wilson ("His Dark Materials")

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[methaddiction Joined: Aug 1st, 2017 Topics: 3 Posts: 2040 View Predictions]

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I think it was probably

1. The Crown

2. The Americans

3. The Handmaid’s Tale

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[Dan Backslide Joined: Apr 24th, 2016 Topics: 45 Posts: 3258 View Predictions]

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Originally it looked like Handmaid’s Tale, but looking back and seeing The Crown taking Actress and Directing while Handmaid’s Tale went home empty handed at the main ceremony, so I’m pretty sure The Crown was next in line. In my opinion, it should’ve won that year, and I say that as someone who originally supported Game of Thrones’ victory.

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[Kay Joined: Feb 22nd, 2019 Topics: 1 Posts: 1076 View Predictions]

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The Crown. It won Directing, Actress and Casting and got all (I think) of it’s campaigned cast nominated.

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[wolfali Joined: Sep 4th, 2018 Topics: 182 Posts: 19458 View Predictions]

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Kay wrote:

The Crown. It won Directing, Actress and Casting and got all (I think) of it’s campaigned cast nominated.

And deservedly so. Maybe had Dinklage not won Supporting Actor it would have won both Drama Series and Supporting Actor.

FYC Emmys: "The Crown" in all categories, "I May Destroy You" in all categories, "It's a Sin" in all categories, "Small Axe" in all categories, Billie Piper ("I Hate Suzie"), Yvonne Strahovski ("Stateless") and Ruth Wilson ("His Dark Materials")

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[hopelesstar Joined: Mar 10th, 2020 Topics: 2 Posts: 2012 View Predictions]

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Hard to say between The Crown and The Americans but THT was most likely 4th.

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[Kay Joined: Feb 22nd, 2019 Topics: 1 Posts: 1076 View Predictions]

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wolfali wrote:

And deservedly so. Maybe had Dinklage not won Supporting Actor it would have won both Drama Series and Supporting Actor.

I think David Harbor was #2 that year.

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[Lance Joined: Jul 7th, 2017 Topics: 0 Posts: 107 View Predictions]

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Probably The Crown. It had support amongst all bases, but I personally would have loved for the Americans to win a Series Award. Such a criminally underrated show that never won too many Emmys.

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[Riley Chow Joined: Oct 11th, 2010 Topics: 20 Posts: 2163 View Predictions]

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The Americans had four nominations, including zero Creative Arts. The Crown won five Emmys out of thirteen nominations. The Americans was a passion pick for some, but completely off the radar for many branches.

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[Dan Backslide Joined: Apr 24th, 2016 Topics: 45 Posts: 3258 View Predictions]

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Kay wrote:

I think David Harbor was #2 that year.

Agreed, but I could imagine Smith being second. Both he and Harbour would’ve been more deserving than Dinklage.

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[Paul.wm Joined: Jan 19th, 2017 Topics: 0 Posts: 32 View Predictions]

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I’m watching The Americans right now and three episodes into season five, it got me thinking how close it was to winning in 2018 for its final season. I really don’t know who was in 2nd place as there are really good arguments three different series.

The Americans, Lead Acting and Writing win, acclaimed final season, narrative of going under the radar for so long to multiple nominations, heightened relevance with the Russia. However, unable to get directing, Noah Emmerich, Holly Taylor, or even Margo Martindale in. The two supporting actresses might of split votes, but considering Martindale won in season three for ordering dinner off a menu, she should of been able to get in here.

The Crown, Won lead actress and directing, got all actors they pushed for nominated plus writing, second season considered on par or better than the first.

The Handmaid’s Tale, fresh off sweeping for its first season, it exploded in nominations for the second, however it was unable to win anything other than guest actress, and the latter half of the season got divisive reviews.

Justice for Rhea Seehorn

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[wolfali Joined: Sep 4th, 2018 Topics: 182 Posts: 19458 View Predictions]

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Kay wrote:

The Crown. It won Directing, Actress and Casting and got all (I think) of it’s campaigned cast nominated.

Were the Kennedys submitted by Netflix?

FYC Emmys: "The Crown" in all categories, "I May Destroy You" in all categories, "It's a Sin" in all categories, "Small Axe" in all categories, Billie Piper ("I Hate Suzie"), Yvonne Strahovski ("Stateless") and Ruth Wilson ("His Dark Materials")

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[estrelas Joined: Jul 25th, 2018 Topics: 1 Posts: 3114 View Predictions]

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wolfali wrote:

Were the Kennedys submitted by Netflix?

Jodi Balfour (Jackie) was but not Michael C. Hall (JFK). And to be fair Michael had literally nothing to do, so submitting him wouldve been quite ridicolous and pointless.

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[nkb325 Joined: Feb 6th, 2012 Topics: 2 Posts: 194 View Predictions]

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I went with the Americans, mainly because it’s subsequent sweep of the winter awards season shows it had a major peak in passion for it’s final season, but it’s hard to tell if that peak started at the Emmy’s or was started by the Emmy’s.

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[Riley Chow Joined: Oct 11th, 2010 Topics: 20 Posts: 2163 View Predictions]

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Except Netflix did submit Hall:

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