Emmy Category Analysis: Lead Actor in a Drama Series (2023)
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 1:51PM By Christopher James
Jeremy Strong has won Lead Actor in a Drama Series once before, for the second season of Succession in 2020.
Another day, another category that Succession has dominated. Of the six slots in the category for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Succession takes up half the category. However, this isn’t necessarily a huge bonus for the show. The other Drama Series acting categories seem relatively locked up (take the time to prepare speeches, Sarah Snook, Matthew MacFadyen, and Jennifer Coolidge). Yet, the Lead Actor in a Drama Series race feels much more open. Multiple Succession cast members have narratives for a win, while the non-Succession men are putting up a great fight.
Who will prevail in this tight race? Let’s take a look at the episode submissions...