Of note on the second annual Critics Choice Television Awards nominees list, announced earlier this month, were some familiar faces like: Regina King (Southland, though in the supporting actress category, not lead actress, as several of you have been calling for), Idris Elba (lead actor movie or miniseries, Luther), Giancarlo Esposito (supporting actor drama, Breaking Bad), Loretta Devine (guest performer, Grey’s Anatomy), Don Cheadle (lead actor comedy, House of Lies), Damon Wayans Jr. (supporting actor comedy, Happy Endings), Nick Cannon (host reality TV, America’s Got Talent), and RuPaul (host reality TV, RuPaul’s Drag Race).
So *we* had got some representation, especially in major categories. Luther also picked up a nomination for best movie/miniseries; so that's 2 for our man Idris to be happy about.
Fast forward to last night, when the second annual Critics’ Choice Television Awards ceremony was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel… and of those mentioned above, only 1 walked away with a win – Giancarlo Esposito in the Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category for his acclaimed work in Breaking Bad.
Regina King lost to Christina Hendricks (Mad Men), Idris Elba lost to Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock), Loretta Devin lost to Lucy Liu (Southland), Don Cheadle lost to Louis C.K. (Louie), Damon Wayans Jr. lost to Ty Burrell (Modern Family), both Nick Cannon and RuPaul lost to Tom Bergeron (Dancing with the Stars) and Cat Deeley (So You Think You Can Dance) in a tie, and finally, Luther lost to Sherlock.
The full list of winners is below:
Best Drama Series
Homeland – Showtime
Best Actor in a Drama Series
Bryan Cranston – Breaking Bad – AMC
Best Actress in a Drama Series
Claire Danes – Homeland – Showtime
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Giancarlo Esposito – Breaking Bad – AMC
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Christina Hendricks – Mad Men – AMC
Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series
Lucy Liu – Southland – TNT
Best Reality Series
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations – Travel Channel
Best Reality Series – Competition
The Voice – NBC
Best Reality Show Host
Tom Bergeron – Dancing with the Stars – ABC
Cat Deeley – So You Think You Can Dance – FOX
Best Talk Show
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon – NBC
Best Comedy Series
Community – NBC
Best Actor in a Comedy Series
Louis C.K. – Louie – FX
Best Actress in a Comedy Series
Zooey Deschanel – New Girl – FOX
Amy Poehler – Parks and Recreation – NBC
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Ty Burrell – Modern Family – ABC
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy
Julie Bowen – Modern Family – ABC
Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series
Paul Rudd – Parks and Recreation – NBC
Best Animated Series
Archer – FX
Best Movie/Miniseries
Sherlock – PBS
Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries
Benedict Cumberbatch – Sherlock – PBS
Best Actress in a Movie/Miniseries
Julianne Moore – Game Change – HBO
Most Exciting New Series
The Following (Fox/Warner Bros.)
The Mindy Project (Fox/Universal)
Nashville (ABC/Lionsgate)
The Newsroom (HBO)
Political Animals (USA/Warner Bros.)
