2016 waved goodbye to beloved shows like Downton Abbey, but it also ushered in instant classics like The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story. All the while, we still watched our favorites, including Game of Thrones and Mr. Robot. These shows and more were among this year’s Emmy nominees, announced today.
Anthony Anderson of black-ish and Lauren Graham from Gilmore Girls announced the nominees at the Wolf Theatre in Hollywood during a live stream Thursday. Find the nominees below.
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Kyle Chandler, Bloodline
Rami Malek, Mr. Robot
Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul
Matthew Rhys, The Americans
Liev Schrieber, Ray Donovan
Kevin Spacey, House of Cards
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Claire Danes, Homeland
Viola Davis, How to Get Away with Murder
Taraji P. Henson, Empire
Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black
Kerri Russell, The Americans
Robin Wright, House of Cards
Outstanding Actor in a Limited Series
Bryan Cranston, All the Way
Benedict Cumberbatch, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
Idris Elba, Luther
Cuba Gooding Jr., The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story
Tom Hiddleston, The Night Manager
Courtney B. Vance, The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story
Outstanding Actress in a Limited Series
Kirsten Dunst, Fargo
Felicity Huffman, American Crime
Audra McDonald, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill
Sarah Paulson, The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story
Lili Taylor, American Crime
Kerry Washington, Confirmation
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Anthony Anderson, black-ish
Aziz Ansari, Master of None
Will Forte, The Last Man on Earth
William H. Macy, Shameless
Thomas Middleditch, Silicon Valley
Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent