In a prime showcase of how the TV industry is slowly beginning to reflect the diversity of society, this past season saw several incredible performances from underrepresented minorities. From Indya Moore's authentic, wrenching embodiment of a trans woman's desire to achieve her dreams, to Ramy Youssef's challenging and complex exploration of Muslim-American life, these fresh voices impacted the TV landscape for the better. Meanwhile, several veterans continued to show why the small screen continues to be a fertile playground for our finest actors. As we await the announcement of this year's Emmy nominees, here are my picks for the 10 most outstanding performances of the season:
- Merritt Wever, Unbelievable
- Regina King,Watchmen
- Cate Blanchett, Mrs. America
- Kaitlyn Dever, Unbelievable
- Paul Mescal, Normal People
- Indya Moore, Pose
- Elisabeth Moss, The Handmaid's Tale
- Hugh Jackman. Bad Education
- Ramy Youssef, Ramy
- Thomas Middleditch, Silicon Valley