by James Hill
December 13, 2016
2016 was an incredible year for Black TV and it really showed in the drama department. From returning favorites like “Scandal,” to incoming phenomenon like “Queen Sugar,” we saw amazing new shows and performances. But which ones should win? To find out, watch the 48th NAACP Image Awards LIVE February 11 9/8c.
See ALL the nominations here.
48th NAACP Image Awards: Outstanding Drama Series Nominees
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1. Outstanding Drama Series -- "Empire"
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2. Outstanding Drama Series -- "This is Us"
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3. Outstanding Drama Series -- "Queen Sugar"
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4. Outstanding Drama Series -- "Underground"
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5. Outstanding Drama Series -- "Power"
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6. Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series -- Kofi Siriboe
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7. Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series -- Mike Colter
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8. Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series -- Terrence Howard
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9. Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series -- Omari Hardwick
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10. Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series -- Sterling K. Brown
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11. Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series -- Jurnee Smollett-Bell
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12. Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series -- Rutina Wesley
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13. Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series -- Taraji P. Henson
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14. Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series -- Viola Davis
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15. Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series -- Kerry Washington
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TELL US: Who do you think will win?