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No one did deeper or more thoughtful work on television this year than Matthew Rhys, says one exec.
The tragedy of his doomed friendship with Noah Emmerich was memorably potent.
Every decision he made felt like it was wrenched out of his spine.
And these two surpass expectations.
But the emotional punch of Jacks death gives Milo the edge for me.
More than half of the execs we surveyed said theyll be casting ballots for Glovers performance inAtlanta.
And his Teddy Perkins episode alone is award-winning.
(Two other voters citedTeddy Perkinsas reason enough to vote Glover, too.)
As for the rest of the pack, loyalties were divided between a pair of comedy vets.
He makes it look effortless but its not.
Bill Hader, meanwhile, could ridethe buzz aroundBarryto his first acting Emmy.
I think it showed a range most of us didnt know he had.
It was a total breakout performance for Darren Criss, one voter said.
TheAimee Mann scenein the bar, and what happened after, really stuck with me for a few days.
She added that while last summersThronesseason may have faded in voters memories, Dinklage is always memorable.
Those rooting for a Fiennes win were equally enthusiastic about their choice of theHandmaids Talevillain.
He plays evil so well, and his portrayal leaves you haunted, said one exec.
He gives a hauntingly believable performance as a villain.
As for front-runner Harbour, He holds your gaze when hes onscreen, one panelist said.
His performance is nuanced.
He played his character with an arc that grew over time.
The character of Saul has so many layers, and he peels them back slowly, one said.
That makes for brilliant work.
He is creepy, menacing and freaky, noted one exec.
Who knew he could be this good, but I guess we did.
Is there anything Jeff Daniels cant do?
You dont see that coming from Dumber.
- For this survey, Vuture offered anonymity to panelists.
