Will the final series of Mad Men starring Elisabeth Moss and Jon Hamm win this year?
Will the final series of Mad Men starring Elisabeth Moss and Jon Hamm win this year?
The Emmy Awards on Monday is a chance for TimeOut writers to argue about their favourite television shows. Here are their picks for who should win and a guide to where* you can see the nominated programmes you might have missed
Who's voting
Key: Russell Baillie (RB), Joanna Hunkin (JH), Chris Schulz (CS), Lydia Jenkin (LJ), Rachel Bache (RBch), Rebecca Barry-Hill (RBH).
Game of Thrones (Prime/Neon ) Picked by RB, CS: Because fantasy drama is constantly overlooked but you can't keep overlooking thebiggest show on TV right now.
Homeland (Netflix)
House of Cards (Series three unavailable in NZ) Picked by LJ, JH: Kevin Spacey was as despicable as ever in the third season and Robin Wright's Claire Underwood remains one of television's most intriguing characters.
Mad Men (Lightbox) Picked by RBH: The final hurrah for Don and co.
Orange is the New Black (Netflix) Picked by RBch: Because it's broadened its storylines to include more of the prison's intriguing population
American Horror Story: Freak Show (Lightbox) Picked by RBch, CS: Because who doesn't like a bunch of freaks?
The Honourable Woman (Neon) Picked by LJ: Compelling, convincing drama which makes the Palestinian troubles personal also being one of the best spy dramas in years. Gripping stuff.
Olive Kitteridge (Neon) Picked by RBH, JH: Cheerless, challenging and yet utterly captivating.
Wolf Hall (Lightbox) Picked by RB: An evocative understated period drama that restored some cred to those much dramatised Tudors.
Tony Hale - Veep RB: As Madame President's handbag guy, he's been a hoot in every season.
Will probably win: Ty Burrell for Modern Family.
Missing: Terry Crews, Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Just looking at him makes us laugh. And TJ Miller from Silicon Valley, for making Erlich Bachmann so quotable.
Damian Lewis - Wolf Hall JH, RB: Best screen portrayal of Henry VIII, ever.
Will probably win: Bill Murray
Missing: Stephen Rea for The Honourable Woman
Supporting actress, limited series or movie
Regina King - American Crime
Sarah Paulson - American Horror Story: Freak Show
Angela Bassett - American Horror Story: Freak Show RBch: Another Freak Show heavy hitter, her portrayal of the three-breasted Desiree Dupree deserves award consideration.
