‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘Lupin,’ ‘Hacks’ Make TCA Awards Nominees List Stand Out
The nominees are in, and the critics have spoken. You may or may not be familiar with Omar Sy, the lead actor in Lupin for Netflix. But let this serve as a beacon. It’s one of the best thrillers on the streamer.
Thanks to the Television Critics Association list of nominees, it should be on your queue for catching up (it is in season 2 now).
The Television Critics Association (TCA) has a fresh list for their 37th annual TCA Awards. And the list reflects the best in TV, from broadcast to streaming and everything in between.
Netflix has the lion’s share with 15 nominations. Apple TV+’s heartwarming and hilarious Ted Lasso has five nominees thanks to Jason Sudeikis and a cast of brilliant actors who sell this fish-out-of-water sports comedy as something so much more.
The nominees for the Television Critics Association (TCA)
The 37TH Annual TCA Awards is the deliberation of 200 TCA members, professional television critics, and journalists from the United States and Canada.
There are 13 distinct categories, including drama, comedy, miniseries, youth, news and information, reality, and variety, sketch or talk shows, among others.
Categories feature eight nominees each, except for “Outstanding Achievement In Variety, Talk Or Sketch,” which has nine.
This year’s nominations roster is dotted with an unprecedented number of first-year programs.
Of note is Apple TV+’s eight nominations courtesy of the acclaimed freshman breakout comedy Ted Lasso, which leads all nominees. In addition, the series features Jason Sudeikis and Hannah Waddingham, an American football coach’s career pivot in England with a soccer team trying to rebuild its status.
“This was an incredible year for fresh, inclusive content and new creators, and our nominations are a reflection of that,” said Melanie McFarland, TCA President in a press release. “The TCA membership selected from a wealth of original offerings that broke fresh ground and presented exciting, thought-provoking experiences that redefined the television landscape. Although we will not be able to honor these landmark achievements in person, we look forward to celebrating 37 years of the TCA Awards and sharing our top picks when the winners are unveiled.”
The 2021 Television Critics Association nominees
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT IN DRAMA
Michaela Coel, “I May Destroy You” – HBO
Ethan Hawke, “The Good Lord Bird” – Showtime
Thuso Mbedu, “The Underground Railroad” – Amazon
Elizabeth Olsen, “WandaVision” – Disney+
Mj Rodriguez, “Pose” – FX
Omar Sy, “Lupin” – Netflix
Anya Taylor-Joy, “The Queen’s Gambit” – Netflix
Kate Winslet, “Mare of Easttown” – HBO
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT IN COMEDY
Bo Burnham, Bo Burnham: Inside– Netflix
Kaley Cuoco, The Flight Attendant – HBO Max
Maya Erskine, “Pen15” – Hulu
Renee Elise Goldsberry, “Girls5Eva” – Peacock
Charlotte Nicdao, “Mythic Quest” – Apple TV+
Jean Smart, “Hacks” – HBO Max
Jason Sudeikis, “Ted Lasso” – Apple TV+
Hannah Waddingham, “Ted Lasso” – Apple TV+
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN NEWS AND INFORMATION
“Allen v. Farrow” – HBO
“City So Real” – NatGeo
“Framing Britney Spears” – FX/FX On Hulu
“Frontline” – PBS (Eight-time Winner in Category)
“I’ll Be Gone in the Dark” – HBO
“Oprah with Meghan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Special” – CBS
“The Rachel Maddow Show” – MSNBC
“60 Minutes” – CBS (2012 Winner in Category)
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN REALITY
“Couples Therapy” – Showtime
“Deaf U” – Netflix
“The Great Pottery Throw Down” – HBO Max
“Legendary” – HBO Max
“Nailed It! Double Trouble” – Netflix
“The Real World Homecoming: New York” – Paramount+
“Taste the Nation” – Hulu
“Top Chef: Portland” – Bravo
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN YOUTH PROGRAMMING
“The Baby-Sitters Club” – Netflix
“Bluey” – Disney Jr.
“Donkey Hodie” – PBS Kids
“Emily’s Wonder Lab” – Netflix
“Odd Squad” – PBS Kids
“Sesame Street” – HBO
“Waffles + Mochi” – Netflix
“Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum” – PBS Kids
OUTSTANDING NEW PROGRAM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8FubGEMvxQ
“Bridgerton” – Netflix
“The Flight Attendant” – HBO Max
“Hacks” – HBO Max
“I May Destroy You” – HBO
“Mare of Easttown” – HBO
“P-Valley” – Starz
“Ted Lasso” – Apple TV+
“WandaVision” – Disney+
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN MOVIES, MINISERIES, OR SPECIALS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDrieqwSdgI
“Bo Burnham: Inside” – Netflix
“The Good Lord Bird” – Showtime
“I May Destroy You” – HBO
“It’s a Sin” – HBO Max
“Mare of Easttown” – HBO
“The Queen’s Gambit” – Netflix
“The Underground Railroad” – Amazon
“WandaVision” – Disney+
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN DRAMA
“Bridgerton” – Netflix
“The Crown” – Netflix
“For All Mankind” – Apple TV+
“The Handmaid’s Tale” – Hulu
“Lovecraft Country” – HBO
“The Mandalorian” – Disney+
“Pose” – FX
“P-Valley” – Starz
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN COMEDY
“The Flight Attendant” – HBO Max
“Girls5Eva” – Peacock
“Hacks” – HBO Max
“Mythic Quest” – Apple TV+
“Pen15” – Hulu
“Superstore” – NBC
“Ted Lasso” – Apple TV+
“Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” – NBC
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN VARIETY, TALK, OR SKETCH
“The Amber Ruffin Show” – Peacock
“A Black Lady Sketch Show” – HBO (2020 Winner in Category)
“The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” – Comedy Central
“Desus & Mero” – Showtime
“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” – HBO (2019 & 2018 Winner in Category)
“Late Night with Seth Meyers” – NBC
“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” – CBS
“Saturday Night Live” – NBC
“Ziwe” – Showtime
PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
“Bridgerton” – Netflix
“Hacks” – HBO Max
“I May Destroy You” – HBO
“Mare of Easttown” – HBO
“The Queen’s Gambit” – Netflix
“Ted Lasso” – Apple TV+
“The Underground Railroad” – Amazon
“WandaVision” – Disney+
