My Picks For This Years Golden Globes TV, Part 2

BEST TV MOVIE, LIMITED SERIES …

Let’s not bother with the rest because, like last year, they’re all limited series. There are some strong contenders here, and its possible Sharp Objects and Escape at Dannemora will prevail elsewhere, but I think its likely to go to Assassination of Gianni Versace. The series is about to finish up its award march, and it likely deserves to.

Should Win/Will Win: Assassination of Gianni Versace

BEST ACTOR, LIMITED SERIES OR TV MOVIE

Personally, I still think that Benedict Cumberbatch deserves to triumph for his superb work in the title role of Patrick Melrose. But really, this is another easy one to predict. Darren Criss has had a lock on this award since February for his performance as Andrew Cunanan. It’s not like the competition is as strong as it was the last two years, so I think he’ll win in a walk.

Should Win: Cumberbatch.

Will Win: Criss.

BEST ACTRESS, LIMITED SERIES OR TV MOVIE

The toughest category to handicap of the night. My personal preference among this very strong field would be Patricia Arquette for her incredible work as Tilly Mitchell in Escape at Dannemora. But I think this is going to come down to a showdown between Amy Adams and Regina King, who are up against each other in two categories tonight. Since King is a shoo-in to triumph in Best Supporting Actress, I think the Hollywood Foreign Press will try to make amends, and give the prize here to Adams, who gave an equally stunning performance at the center of Sharp Objects.

Should Win: Arquette.

Will Win: Adams (but they’re all good choices)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR, SERIES, LIMITED SERIES OR TV MOVIE

It’s always hard to try and figure out which way the Academy is going to go in the supporting categories. The last couple of years they have gone to the same project, but I find that unlikely this year. I think its going to come down to a showdown between Edgar Ramirez for Gianni Versace or Henry Winkler for Barry. Since Winkler gave a superb performance as the acting teacher, won the Emmy, and is the sentimental favorite, I’ll give him the barest of edges, acknowledging that Arkin could sneak in.

Should Win: Winkler.

Will Win: Winkler/Arkin.

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS, SERIES, LIMITED SERIES OR TV MOVIE

This is an even tougher category to fathom than Supporting Actor. All five nominees have a justifiable reason to being consider as winners, and all gave superb performance. I kind of think Strahovski’s the odd woman out, considering The Handmaid’s Tale wasn’t nominated for Best Drama.

My personal preference among the established character actresses would be for Patricia Clarkson. Her work as the manipulative matriarch who looked to be behind the murders at the center of Sharp Objects was one of the most quietly terrifying performances this past year. But I think the Globes will go for Penelope Cruz for her work as Donatella Versace in Gianni Versace. She got shafted by the Emmys for her work, and there’s more of a chance to make it up to her here, where as Clarkson has a chance to triumph later.

Should Win: Clarkson.

Will Win: Cruz (but again, all good choices).

See you Monday with the results.