THE 2023 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS—PREDICTIONS IN TV

SEVERANCE, ABBOTT ELEMENTARY, THE WHITE LOTUS will emerge victorious at the 80th Golden Globe Awards next week. There could be some upsets or pleasant surprises. Read more for a prediction of possibilities

Best TV Series—Drama

BETTER CALL SAUL

THE CROWN

HOUSE OF THE DRAGON

OZARK

SEVERANCE

THE CROWN will win once more, but I believe it’ll be for the final season, since season five had mixed reviews. This time, it’ll go to SEVERANCE, which has been raved about, and is suddenly in the conversation again. It’s definitely an excellent show, so it will be deserving, without a doubt.

 

Best Actress In A Drama Series

Emma D'Arcy, HOUSE OF THE DRAGON

Laura Linney, OZARK

Imelda Staunton, THE CROWN

Hilary Swank, ALASKA DAILY

Zendaya, EUPHORIA

The previous two Queen Elizabeth portrayers—Claire Foy and Olivia Colman—have won at least once for THE CROWN, so it’s quite likely Imelda Staunton will win as well. Will it be for season five? It’s quite possible. Zendaya’s Emmys success could also factor in. But I think the HFPA will go with Her Majesty.

 

Best Actor In A Drama Series

Jeff Bridges, THE OLD MAN

Kevin Costner, YELLOWSTONE

Diego Luna, ANDOR

Bob Odenkirk, BETTER CALL SAUL

Adam Scott, SEVERANCE

It’s quite likely that this will go to Bob Odenkirk finally for BETTER CALL SAUL. The final season and his work in it was very well received. Adam Scott could come close too.

Best TV Series—Musical Or Comedy

ABBOTT ELEMENTARY

THE BEAR

HACKS

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING

WEDNESDAY

I really wish THE BEAR would win this, but I think it’ll go to the overrated ABBOTT ELEMENTARY.

 

Best Actress In A TV Series—Musical Or Comedy

Quinta Brunson, ABBOT ELEMENTARY

Kaley Cuoco, THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT

Selena Gomez, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING

Jenna Ortega, WEDNESDAY

Jean Smart, HACKS

The Golden Globes do end up with people who are fresh and buzzy a lot of the time. So I think they’ll go with Jenna Ortega for WEDNESDAY. She’s gained a lot of favor since the Netflix show premiered.

 

Best Actor In A TV Series—Musical Or Comedy

Donald Glover, ATLANTA

Bill Hader, BARRY

Steve Martin, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING

Martin Short, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING

Jeremy Allen White, THE BEAR

Jeremy Allen White should definitely win this one. The ONLY MURDERS… guys seem like strong contenders, but the votes in favor of the show will be split between them, and White will benefit from that I believe. He was excellent in THE BEAR.

Best Limited Series Or TV Movie

BLACK BIRD

DAHMER—MONSTER: THE JEFFREY DAHMER STORY

THE DROPOUT

PAM & TOMMY

THE WHITE LOTUS

I’d be surprised if THE WHITE LOTUS does not win this one. It’s recent, it’s been reviewed well by most, and it’s been a buzzy second season.

 

Best Actress In A Limited Series Or TV Movie

Jessica Chastain, GEORGE & TAMMY

Julia Garner, INVENTING ANNA

Lily James, PAM & TOMMY

Julia Roberts, GASLIT

Amanda Seyfried, THE DROPOUT

Amanda Seyfried’s Emmys success will spill over the Globes, and she’ll deserve it.

 

Best Actor In A Limited Series Or TV Movie

Taron Egerton, BLACK BIRD

Colin Firth, THE STAIRCASE

Andrew Garfield, UNDER THE BANNER OF HEAVEN

Evan Peters, DAHMER—MONSTER: THE JEFFREY DAHMER STORY

Sebastian Stan, PAM & TOMMY

Evan Peters should win, and I think he will. His work as Dahmer was hauntingly disturbing and devastating at the same time.

 

Best Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or TV Movie

Jennifer Coolidge, THE WHITE LOTUS

Claire Danes, FLEISHMAN IS IN TROUBLE

Daisy Edgar-Jones, UNDER THE BANNER OF HEAVEN

Niecy Nash, DAHMER—MONSTER: THE JEFFREY DAHMER STORY

Aubrey Plaza, THE WHITE LOTUS

This is probably the most predictable category here. If Coolidge does not win, it will be truly, truly surprising.  

 

Best Supporting Actor In A Limited Series Or TV Movie

F. Murray Abraham, THE WHITE LOTUS

Domhnall Gleeson, THE PATIENT

Paul Walter Hauser, BLACK BIRD

Richard Jenkins, DAHMER—MONSTER: THE JEFFREY DAHMER STORY

Seth Rogen, PAM & TOMMY

Paul Walter Hauser has received rave reviews for his work in BLACK BIRD, so he could win, but I think the general love for the THE WHITE LOTUS will continue here, with F. Murray Abraham winning.

 

Best Supporting Actress In A Musical, Comedy Or Drama TV Series

Elizabeth Debicki, THE CROWN

Hanna Einbinder, HACKS

Julia Garner, OZARK

Janelle James, ABBOTT ELEMENTARY

Sheryl Lee Ralph, ABBOTT ELEMENTARY

Elizabeth Debicki should win this one. However, Sheryl Lee Ralph’s momentum from her Emmy win a few months ago and that memorable acceptance speech will work in her favor.

 

Best Supporting Actor In A Musical, Comedy Or Drama TV Series

John Lithgow, THE OLD MAN

Jonathan Pryce, THE CROWN

John Turturro, SEVERANCE

Tyler James Williams, ABBOTT ELEMENTARY

Henry Winkler, BARRY

Henry Winkler hasn’t won for BARRY yet, so maybe the HFPA will give it to him, but it seems like John Turturro is enjoying a lot of support for SEVERANCE.