Written by We’ve covered the 83rd Golden Globes on the movie side, but the TV side has its own intriguing races. Because of their timeline, the Globes have had the opportunity to shine a light on a future contender before the Emmys can highlight their performance. At the same time, the Globes can affirm the Emmys’ choice. Whether the Golden Globes go with populist hits like Severance or emerging shows like Pluribus gives us plenty to mull over. Check out our predictions below for the major categories, as well as the new Best Podcast category.
Best Television Series — Drama
ShowNetwork/StreamerThe DiplomatNetflixThe PittHBO Max PluribusApple TVSeveranceApple TVSlow HorsesApple TVThe White LotusHBO Max
This is going to be a tight race in Drama, where The White Lotus boasts the most nominations of any show this year. Can it take the top prize here with The Pitt now serving as the reigning Emmy king? Or can Severance avenge their loss? The Globes could also be the first to crown Pluribus, should the mood strike them.
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Who Will Win: The White Lotus
Who Could Win: The Pitt
Who Should Have Been Here: Task for The Diplomat
Best Television Series — Musical or Comedy
ProgramNetwork/StreamerAbbott ElementaryABCThe BearFXHacksHBO MaxNobody Wants ThisNetflixOnly Murders in the BuildingHuluThe StudioApple TV
This race will remain Hacks versus The Studio in every ceremony for at least the next year. The question is whether either will return for Emmy eligibility next year. Will the Globes follow the Emmys with a love fest for The Studio? Or will they stick by Hacks after giving it the win last year?
Who Will Win: The Studio
Who Could Win: Hacks
Who Should Have Been Here: The Chair Company for Nobody Wants This
Best Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
ProgramNetwork/StreamerAdolescenceNetflixAll Her FaultPeacockThe Beast in MeNetflixBlack MirrorNetflixDying for SexHulu/FXThe GirlfriendAmazon Prime
We imagine Adolescence is going to run back their win at the Emmys. Keep an eye out for The Beast in Me to try to make the jump to contender for next year’s Emmys, but otherwise, this should be a walk.
Who Will Win: Adolescence
Who Could Win: The Beast in Me
Who Should Have Been Here: Dope Thief for The Girlfriend
Best Actress in a Television Series — Drama
PerformerSeriesKathy BatesMatlockBritt LowerSeveranceHelen MirrenMobLandBella RamseyThe Last of UsKeri RussellThe DiplomatRhea SeehornPluribus
Who Will Win: Britt Lower — Severance
Who Could Win: Rhea Seehorn — Pluribus
Who Should Have Been Here: Emma Thompson — Down Cemetery Road for Helen Mirren
Best Actor in a Television Series — Drama
PerformerSeriesSterling K. BrownParadiseDiego LunaAndorGary OldmanSlow HorsesMark RuffaloTaskAdam ScottSeveranceNoah WyleThe Pitt
Who Will Win: Adam Scott — Severance
Who Could Win: Mark Ruffalo — Task
Who Should Have Been Here: Jon Hamm — Your Friends & Neighbors for Gary Oldman
Best Actress in a Television Series — Comedy or Musical
PerformerSeriesKristen BellNobody Wants ThisAyo EdebiriThe BearSelena GomezOnly Murders in the BuildingNatasha LyonnePoker FaceJenna OrtegaWednesdayJean SmartHacks
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Who Will Win: Jean Smart — Hacks
Who Could Win: Jenna Ortega — Wednesday
Who Should Have Been Here: Rachel Sennott — I Love LA for Selena Gomez
Best Actor in a Television Series — Musical or Comedy
PerformerSeriesAdam BrodyNobody Wants ThisSteve MartinOnly Murders in the BuildingGlen PowellChad PowersSeth RogenThe StudioMartin ShortOnly Murders in the BuildingJeremy Allen White/The Bear
Who Will Win: Seth Rogen — The Studio
Who Could Win: Jeremy Allen White — The Bear
Who Should Have Been Here: Ted Danson — A Man on the Inside for Glen Powell
Best Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
PerformerSeriesClaire DanesThe Beast in MeRashida JonesBlack MirrorAmanda SeyfriedLong Bright RiverSarah SnookAll Her FaultMichelle WilliamsDying for SexRobin WrightThe Girlfriend
Who Will Win: Claire Danes — The Beast in Me
Who Could Win: Michelle Williams — Dying for Sex
Who Should Have Been Here: Uzo Aduba — The Residence for Amanda Seyfried
Best Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
PerformerSeriesJacob ElordiThe Narrow Road to the Deep NorthPaul GiamattiBlack MirrorStephen GrahamAdolescenceCharlie HunhamMonster: The Ed Gein StoryJude LawBlack RabbitMatthew RhysThe Beast in Me
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Who Will Win: Stephen Graham — Adolescence
Who Could Win: Charlie Hunnam — Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Who Should Have Been Here: Brian Tyree Henry — Dope Thief for Charlie Hunnam
Best Supporting Actress on Television
PerformerSeriesCarrie CoonThe White LotusErin DoehertyAdolescenceHannah EinbinderHacksCatherine O’HaraThe StudioParker PoseyThe White LotusAimee Lou WoodThe White Lotus
Who Will Win: Erin Doherty — Adolescence
Who Could Win: Aimee Lou Wood — The White Lotus
Who Should Have Been Here: Katherine LaNasa — The Pitt for Parker Posey
Best Supporting Actor on Television
PerformerSeriesOwen CooperAdolescenceBilly CrudupThe Morning ShowWalton GogginsThe White LotusJason IsaacsThe White LotusTramell TillmanSeveranceAshley WaltersAdolescence
Who Will Win: Tramell Tillman — Severance
Who Could Win: Owen Cooper — Adolescence
Who Should Have Been Here: Danny DeVito — It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia for Jason Isaacs
Best Podcast
PodcastPublisherArmchair Expert with Dax ShepardWonderyCall Her DaddySiriusXMGood Hang with Amy PoehlerSpotifyThe Mel Roberts PodcastSiriusXMSmartLessSiriusXMUp FirstNPF
Who Will Win: Good Hang With Amy Poehler
Who Could Win: SmartLess
Best Performance in Stand-up Comedy or Television
PerformerSpecial Name/TitleRicky GervaisRicky Gervais: MortalityBrett GoldsteinBrett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your LifeKevin HartKevin Hart: Acting My AgeBill MaherBill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This?Kumail NanjianiKumail Nanjiani: Night ThoughtsSarah SilvermanSarah Silverman: PostMortem
Who Will Win: Ricky Gervais
Who Could Win: Sarah Silverman
Watch the Golden Globes on CBS and Paramount+ on January 11, 2026.
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