EMMYs 2012 Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Dream Nominations and Winner

Now that the most prestigious awards night for primetime television is near, let me share to you the seven supporting actors who I think will (and hope) to be nominated for the  Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama  Series category. And of course, I'll include who I think must win the said award. 

This one is also a close call.  It's just a fight of who will be nominated. 

You ready?

Here we go... 

Aaron Paul, BREAKING BAD (AMC)

He's done it before, and he can do it again. Aaron Paul's 2010 win can be repeated 

once more. His portrayal as Jesse Pinkman was phenomenal. AH, Aaron deserves this award so much.

Breaking Bad was freakin' awesome this season, making him, the show, and Cranston the frontrunners

of Emmy 2012.

Peter Dinklage, GAME OF THRONES (HBO)

Last year's winner - Peter Dinklage - proved why he deserved that award on the recently concluded second season of HBO's Game of Thrones. His character is engaging, compelling and an easy fan favorite, however, it would be difficult for him to compete with this year's strongest competitors. Let's just say that he's lucky last year because Breaking Bad did not join the Emmys.

Giancarlo Esposito, BREAKING BAD (AMC)

Can we have Giancarlo Esposito in every show in the world? As the show's main antagonist for more than 2 seasons, Esposito impressed us with his acting powers and his charisma.

Robert Carlyle, ONCE UPON A TIME (ABC)

Carlyle is probably the most surprising out of all the dream nominees for this award. He played Rumplestiltskin so well, making him one of the most favourite villains on television. Nevertheless, the Academy underestimates the capabilities of network dramas, especially a fantasy one like this, so Carlyle winning an award (or being nominated) would need a lot of magic.

Josh Charles, THE GOOD WIFE (CBS)

Oh Josh Charles. 

Definitely one of the biggest contenders in this category. The writers of The Good Wife gave him so much depth and story arcs this season, thus showing us his versatility and seriousness as an actor.

Joel Kinnaman, THE KILLING (AMC)

The Killing may have dragged down the whole Rosie Larsen murder, but Joel Kinnaman and Mireille Enos's undeniable chemistry on TV uplifted the show. Kinnaman may always be overshadowed by Enos' limelight, however, he improved his actor skills this season.

John Noble, FRINGE (Fox)

Oh John Noble. What would I have to do for you to win this year? I know it would be impossible for him to be nominated since the Academy has some weird ignorance against Fringe, but Noble's acting has always been excellent. I guess it's about time to at least nominate Noble for his work before it's too late (Fringe ends this year).

End of List.

The EMMY goes to..... AARON PAUL!

He deserves it so much it's crazy. 

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Now, here are the other actors who I think can be nominated in the category but do not have that urmph the actors above have.

Mandy Patinkin, HOMELAND (Showtime)

So close. 

He's the favorite of many TV critics, but those listed above are more deserving for me.

John Slattery, MAD MEN (AMC)

John Slattery has been nominated for this category twice, and a third nod is not that impossible. However, his character's weakness in terms of exposure and personality depth was overpowered by the other major characters such as Don, Peggy, Joan, and Pete this season. But still, the Emmy people loves Mad Men so much so they might nominate him.