The list of Golden Globes nominees for 2017 has arrived on Monday, giving recognition to the top movies and TV shows that delivered outstanding performances and evocative stories in the past 12 months.
In the Best Television Series category, "Westworld" (HBO), "Game of Thrones" (HBO), "The Crown" (Netflix), "Stranger Things" (Netflix) and "This Is Us" (NBC) made the cut. It's pretty obvious that the premium cable network and the streaming giant are going head to head this year.
Although "Game of Thrones" has always been nominated, Westworld's addition to the race is a positive sign that it can represent its home network since Thrones is already nearing an endgame.
The nominations for "The Crown" and "Stranger Things" doesn't really come as a surprise. Both freshman dramas have been well-received by critics, which only proves that Netflix is really upping their game when it comes to producing original programming.
Then finally there's "This Is Us," which is probably the most unexpected breakout series that arrived this fall. Not only that the show has a diverse cast, the story that it's trying to tell is very unique. If the NBC drama wins, it could mark as a historical moment in TV history.
When it comes to individual actor's performances, cast members from the freshman shows including Evan Rachel Wood, Claire Foy, Lena Headey and Winona Ryder are all competing for the Best Actress category. Catriona Balfe (Outlander) and Keri Russell (The Americans) are also in the race.
The same goes in the Supporting Actress category, wherein Thandie Newton, Mandy Moore, Chrissy Metz and Lena Headey have been given the nods. They are joined by Olivia Colman, who stars in Showtime's "The Night Manager."
The Golden Globes ceremony will air live on Sunday, Jan. 8 at 5PM on NBC. American comedian/actor Jimmy Fallon will host the event.