Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
It comes as very little surprise to see so many actresses absolutely killing it in the television medium, but the lineup below is an excellent showcase of the variety on display currently. Elizabeth Moss has been steady and effective for years, and her final bow on Mad Men had some of her finest moments. Tatiana Maslany and Robin Wright have three seasons under their belts in their respective roles on Orphan Black and House of Cards, and both continue to deliver powerful performances, Maslany in particular finding new ways to impress viewers. Breakouts this past year included Viola Davis in the first season of How to Get Away with Murder, delivering one of the best performances on television this year, period. Taraji P. Henson also captivated in season one of Empire. Then, while a favorite on our site, there’s the longshot in Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter, whose mesmerizing charisma is enough to build a show on. – Allyson Johnson
Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men)
Hayley Atwell (Marvel’s Agent Carter)
Robin Wright (House of Cards)
Taraji P. Henson (Empire)
Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black)
Viola Davis (How To Get Away with Murder)
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