Golden Globes 2021: The Snubs And Surprises
2. Surprise: Ratched - Best Drama Series, Best Supporting Actress
Sarah Paulson is a favourite at the Golden Globes and it was highly predicted that she would walk away with a nomination. Her co-star Cynthia Nixon however, managed to overcome a crowded Supporting Actress category to beat out the expected nominations of either Uzo Aduba or Jessie Buckley.
Even more surprising is Ratched's Best Drama Series nomination in a year that included acclaimed seasons from Better Call Saul, Killing Eve and Perry Mason. Ratched was generally considered to be more style over substance and its placement in the Best Drama Series category certainly seemed unlikely.
As Ratched has overperformed significantly, it is time to start taking these three nominations seriously as protentional upset winners. Nixon over Gillian Anderson admittedly seems unlikely but, the Best Actress Drama race could see vote splitting for the Crown's leading ladies and with Succession on hiatus the Best Drama Series race is wide open. The HFPA clearly like Ratched more than expected and that should be noted.