Tonight’s the night for the Emmy Awards, so it’s time to finish off my predictions for the awards.  Today, we’re focusing on the awards for Dramas.  I most likely have seen most of these shows, so, unlike my annual Oscar predictions, I will not mostly be going on gut feel and word of mouth, but will have a somewhat informed decision.

Outstanding Drama

The Americans

Better Call Saul

Downton Abbey

Game of Thrones

Homeland

House of Cards

Mr. Robot

As much as I would like to see The Americans take home the trophy, I’m assuming that the love affair with Game of Thrones will continue.

Outstanding Actress In A Drama

Claire Danes, Homeland

Viola Davis, How To Get Away With Murder

Taraji P. Henson, Empire

Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black

Keri Russell, The Americans

Robin Wright, House of Cards

If it were up to me, I’d give the award to either Keri Russell or Tatiana Maslany, but I assume that Viola Davis will take home the prize.

Outstanding Actor In A Drama

Kyle Chandler, Bloodline

Rami Malek, Mr. Robot

Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul

Matthew Rhys, The Americans

Liev Schreiber, Ray Donovan

Kevin Spacey, House of Cards

Some new blood in this category.  I’m going with the long shot and picking Matthew Rhys.

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama

Emilia Clarke, Game Of Thrones

Lena Headey, Game Of Thrones

Dame Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey

Maura Tierney, The Affair

Maisie Williams, Games of Thrones

Constance Zimmer, UnREAL

My guess is that the GoT crew will end up stealing votes from one another, leaving Maggie Smith to swoop in a steal the award for the last season of Downton Abbey.

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama

Jonathan Banks , Better Call Saul

Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones

Kit Harrington, Game of Thrones

Michael Kelly, House Of Cards

Ben Mendelsohn, Bloodline

Jon Voight, Ray Donovan

Not really sure about this one, but I’ll go with Jonathan Banks for his run on Better Call Saul.

Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama

Ellen Burstyn, House of Cards

Allison Janney, Masters of Sex

Margo Martindale, The Americans

Laurie Metcalf, Horace and Pete

Molly Parker, House of Cards

Carrie Preston, The Good Wife

Well, this award has already been given out, so I’m going to go along with the previously announced winner.

Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama

Mahershala Ali, House of Cards

Hank Azaria, Ray Donovan

Reg E. Cathey, House of Cards

Michael J. Fox, The Good Wife

Paul Sparks, House of Cards

Max von Sydow, Game of Thrones

This award has also been given out already.