The Emmys are notoriously difficult to predict. Some winners keep winning year after year — until they don’t. You never know when a fresh newcomer will muscle their way into the winner’s circle or when a long overdue contender will finally get the recognition they’ve long deserved.
With that in mind, senior critic Matt Roush gives some educated guesses for this year’s drama categories, along with some personal picks and shout-outs to those who should have made the cut.
Scroll through this year’s nominees for Outstanding Drama Series and drama acting categories and Matt’s picks, below, ahead of the 2022 Emmy Awards.
2022 Emmy Awards, Monday, September 12, 8/7c, NBC and Peacock