With all the hoopla around awards season, the real question is: "Who will in the comedy races?"
Fans have their own bets and are crossing their fingers that their favorite lead actor/actress or supporting actor/actress will win.
Zap2it says that the "race to win the 2015 Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series is an interesting one." Some of the contenders are not landing the nomination in its respected category, like "The Big Bang Theory," which has been very consistent getting a nomination since 2010. In addition, "Orange is the New Black" was also not nominated in the Comedy Series category for the reason of it being re-classified as a drama, which was brought about by the new rule the Emmys had imposed.
Vulture has the listings of the TV comedy series contenders, including the Emmys for Outstanding Lead Actress, Outstanding Lead Actor, Outstanding Supporting Actress, and Outstanding Supporting Actor.
The shows that are vying for the Outstanding Comedy Series are:
Louie
Modern Family,
Parks & Recreation
Silicon Valley
Transparent
The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and
Veep
Vulture says that it is tough to predict which one stands out among the rest; but if the selection is being narrowed down based on its ambition, complexity, and surprise, then three comedy series are closely fighting for the prestigious award. These are "Transparent," "The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," and "Parks & Recreation" for its final season.
For the Outstanding Lead Actress, the competition are among:
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie
Lisa Kudrow, The Comeback
Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation
Amy Schumer, Inside Amy Schumer
Lily Tomlin, Grace and Frankie
For the Outstanding Lead Actor
Anthony Anderson, Black-ish
Louis C.K., Louie
Don Cheadle, House of Lies
Will Forte, The Last Man on Earth
Matt LeBlanc, Episodes
William H. Macy, Shameless
Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent
For the Outstanding Supporting Actor
Andre Braugher, Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Keegan-Michael Key, Key & Peele
Titus Burgess, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Adam Driver, Girls
Ty Burrell, Modern Family
Tony Hale, Veep
For Outstanding Supporting Actress,
Julie Bowen, Modern Family
Mayim Bialik, The Big Bang Theory
Anna Chlumsky, Veep
Gaby Hoffmann, Transparent
Jane Krakowski, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Allison Janney, Mom
Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live
Niecy Nash, Getting On
Outstanding Writing
Episodes (Episode: "Episode Nine"), David Crane & Jeffrey Klarik
The Last Man on Earth (Episode: "Alive in Tucson"), Will Forte
Louie (Episode: "Bobby's House"), Louis C.K.
Silicon Valley (Episode: "Two Days of the Condor"), Alec Berg
Transparent (Episode: "Pilot"), Jill Soloway
Veep (Episode: "Election Night"), Simon Blackwell, Armando Iannucci, and Tony Roche
Outstanding Directing
Louie, "Sleepover," Louis C.K.
Silicon Valley, "Sand Hill Shuffle," Mike Judge
The Last Man on Earth, "Alive in Tucson (Pilot)," Phil Lord and Christopher Miller
Transparent, "Best New Girl," Jill Soloway
Veep, "Testimony," Armando Iannucci
Vultures says that there are no bad performances in the Outstanding Lead Actress category and that all nominees are already winners in their own rights. However, it was said "But here's to pulling for Amy Poehler: Parks never got any Emmy love, and this would be the perfect farewell to Leslie Knope."
For the Outstanding Lead Actor, the online magazine chooses Jeffrey Tambor because he has given a "potentially gimmicky performance made real" as a transgender person named Maura.
Keegan-Michael Key is the mag's bet for the the Outstanding Supporting Actor category because of his sheer versatility in playing different roles in their shows with partner Jordan Peele. On the other hand, Kate McKinnon is handpicked for the Outstanding Supporting Actress, simply because "her SNL characters all have a surprising dignity to them, an almost electric sense of self-regard that keeps her style of humor away from cruelty or brittleness."
As for Outstanding Writing, it is hard to pick one because each nominee is very distinct and has strong points. For Vulture, the choice is "Transparent" because the series is simply gentle, beautiful and raw.
Finally, for Outstanding Directing, Vulture says that Jill Soloway for Transparent's "Best New Girl," is its clear choice despite commending "Louie" because the series has woven a "bracing yet gentle spell," which also provides viewers fresh information about family. It's narrative is enriching in the modern day story plus it has overcome any concerns that "an extended flashback would blunt the show's momentum."
