Best Casting: Big Little Lies, Transparent, The Crown
At the end of another strong season of television, one thing is clear when it comes to the best performances of 2016-2017. Thanks to a slew of excellent women-centric shows, the women ruled the roost. From fading screen legends to underestimated young queens, the small screen offered female roles that captivated audiences and had the world talking. As one of the complicated mothers on "Big Little Lies" for example, Nicole Kidman sparked renewed interest in her career through her exquisite portrayal.
Among the male actors, there were also some outstanding performances. These included Tituss Burgess and Andrew Rannells who subverted expectactions of the "sassy gay friend" by showcasing their vulnerability, acerbic wit and yes, even a showtune or two. Other highlights included Jeffrey Tambor's deeply affecting work on "Transparent", further proving that TV is really where it's at if you want to see a diverse range of ethnic, gender and sexual representation. So without further ado, here are my Top 10 Performances of the 2016-2017 TV Season.
- Nicole Kidman, Big Little Lies
- Reese Witherspoon, Big Little Lies
- Carrie Coon, The Leftovers
- Claire Foy, The Crown
- Jessica Lange, FEUD: Bette and Joan
- Shailene Woodley, Big Little Lies
- Tituss Burgess, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
- Andrew Rannells, Girls
- Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent
- Matthew Rhys, Girls