Outstanding Limited Series
Prediction: When They See Us (Netflix)
Preference: When They See Us (Netflix), though a compelling case could be made on behalf of every one of the nominees in this category, as they are equally fine.
The other nominees: Chernobyl (HBO), Escape at Dannemora (Showtime), Fosse/Verdon (FX), Sharp Objects (HBO)
Should have been nominated: Catch-22 (Hulu)
Outstanding Made-for-Television Movie
Prediction: Deadwood: The Movie (HBO) More for the idea of this project than the final product.
Preference: Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (Netflix) Why? Because it virtually expanded the boundaries of the television experience in an entertaining way.
The other nominees: Brexit (HBO), King Lear (Amazon), My Dinner with Herve (HBO)
Should have been nominated: Can’t think of anything. It was not a great year for TV movies.
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Made-for-Television Movie
Prediction: Mahershala Ali, True Detective (HBO) Voters in every awards organization cannot resist Ali (above), with good reason. But I won’t be surprised if Jared Harris of Chernobyl is the winner here.
Preference: Jharrel Jerome, When They See Us (Netflix) Jerome somehow stood out in a large ensemble filled with award-worthy performances. Emmy or not, a star is born.
The other nominees: Benicio Del Toro, Escape at Dannemora (Showtime); Hugh Grant, A Very English Scandal (Amazon); Sam Rockwell, Fosse/Verdon (FX)
Should have been nominated: Christopher Abbott, Catch-22 (Hulu)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Made-for-Television Movie
Prediction: Patricia Arquette, Escape at Dannemora (Showtime)
Preference: Michelle Williams (pictured above with co-star Sam Rockwell), Fosse/Verdon (FX) Though you'll get no complaints from me if Arquette wins.
The other nominees: Amy Adams, Sharp Objects (HBO); Aunjanue Ellis, When They See Us (Netflix); Joey King, The Act (Hulu); Niecy Nash, When They See Us (Netflix)
Should have been nominated: Julianna Margulies, The Hot Zone (National Geographic)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Made-for-Television Movie
Prediction: Ben Whishaw (above), A Very English Scandal (Amazon)
Preference: Ben Whishaw, A Very English Scandal (Amazon)
The other nominees: Asante Blackk (pictured at top), When They See Us (Netflix); Paul Dano, Escape at Dannemora (Showtime); John Leguizamo, When They See Us (Netflix); Stellan Skarsgard, Chernobyl (HBO); Michael K. Williams, When They See Us (Netflix)
Should have been nominated: Kyle Chandler, Catch-22 (Hulu);George Clooney, Catch-22 (Hulu);Chris Messina, Sharp Objects (HBO)