12 December 2017
Watch these Golden Globe-nominated shows on Showmax
The awards season has officially kicked off with the Golden Globe nominees having just been announced. And we’ve got a solid lineup of shows that have been nominated.
Check out the full list below and start watching these brilliant series on Showmax to decide for yourself whether they are worthy of the Golden Globe!
Best TV Drama
Game of Thrones (HBO)
The dragons are rising, the White Walkers are at the Wall and the great houses are getting ready as the battle for the Iron Throne heads towards its dramatic finale. Watch every season now on Showmax. Watch now »
Best Limited Series or TV Movie
Big Little Lies (HBO)
The well-hidden secrets of a seaside town’s elite are suddenly exposed after a suspicious death in this darkly funny, Emmy-nominated miniseries with an all-star cast. Watch now »
Fargo
Jerry has a simple plan: stage a fake kidnapping to get the money he so badly needs. A return to the original award-winning dark comedy that started it all. Seasons 1-3 are ready for you to watch on Showmax. Watch now »
Best Actress in a TV Drama
Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Deuce (HBO): FIRST on Showmax
What is the show about? Enter New York City’s Times Square in the 1970s, a world of sex, dreams and danger in this brilliant new drama series featuring an amazing cast and jaw-dropping style. Watch now »
Best Actress in a TV Comedy or Musical
Issa Rae, Insecure (HBO)
Black women are meant to be strong and proud. But Issa and Molly’s friendship thrives on their insecurities in this side-splitting new comedy show, a fresh look at being yourself. Watch now »
Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Nicole Kidman, Big Little Lies
Reese Witherspoon, Big Little Lies
Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Limited Series, or TV Movie
Laura Dern, Big Little Lies
Shailene Woodley, Big Little Lies
Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Jude Law, The Young Pope: FIRST on Showmax
First and only on Showmax! Lenny Belardo is the youngest Pope in history but also the first American pontiff. Watch now »
Ewan McGregor, Fargo
Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Limited Series, or TV Movie
Alexander Skarsgård, Big Little Lies
David Thewlis, Fargo
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