Looking back on the landscape of the 2015-2016 TV season, one thing is clear. The miniseries is where it's at for the best performances. From the understated tragedy of Oscar Isaac's character arc in "Show Me A Hero" to the fragile vulnerability of Lili Taylor on "American Crime", the various limited series provided a bevy of compelling characters and the A-grade acting to match. As a result, this year's Top 10 Performances was overwhelmingly dominated by shows with close-ended storylines. Below you'll find the full list of the Top 10 Performances that struck a chord with me this year.
- Oscar Isaac, Show Me A Hero
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
- Bookeem Woodbine, Fargo
- Kirsten Dunst, Fargo
- Sarah Paulson, ACS: The People v. O. J. Simpson
- Idris Elba, Luther
- Lili Taylor, American Crime
- Louis C.K., Horace and Pete
- Steve Buscemi, Horace and Pete
- Jenifer Lewis, Black-ish
Honorable Mention: Jean Smart, Fargo (Best Supporting Actress in Limited Series/TV Movie)