FILM & TV

‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘The Crown,’ ‘New Amsterdam,’ + More Snag HCA TV Awards

by Nikki Fowler posted on August 30, 2021
The Hollywood Critics Association held their first annual TV Awards virtually on August 28 after canceling their in-person awards show due to COVID-19 safety precautions. That did not stop the association from putting together a stellar awards show which had inclusivity and representation at its core.
The Crown/Netflix

The Hollywood Critics Association held their first annual TV Awards virtually on August 29 after canceling their in-person awards show due to COVID-19 safety precautions.

The change to a virtual event did not stop the association from putting together a stellar awards show which had inclusivity and representation at its core. There were so many amazing women who won this year, as well as nods to the LGBTQIA+ community, highlighting their important contributions to the entertainment industry.

The Hollywood Critics Association held their first annual TV Awards virtually on August 28 after canceling their in-person awards show due to COVID-19 safety precautions. That did not stop the association from putting together a stellar awards show which had inclusivity and representation at its core.
The Crown/Netflix

Some of the notable presenters included Olivia Holt (Cruel Summer), Yvette Nicole Brown (Big Shots), Lesley-Ann Brandt (Lucifer), Shannon Dang (Kung Fu), Thuso Mbedu (The Underground Railroad), as well as HCA members and many more.

Some of the winners that virtually attended included, but were not limited to, the cast of Cruel Summer (Freeform) which won Best Cable Series, Drama, as well as the cast of Ted Lasso (Apple TV Plus) which won for Best Streaming Series, Comedy. Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso) won Best Actor in a Streaming Series, Comedy, Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso) received Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Series, Comedy, and Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso) won Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Series, Comedy, in a tie with Hannah Einbinder, Hacks (HBO Max).

The Hollywood Critics Association held their first annual TV Awards virtually on August 28 after canceling their in-person awards show due to COVID-19 safety precautions. That did not stop the association from putting together a stellar awards show which had inclusivity and representation at its core.
Ted Lasso / Apple TV+

Additional winners included cast from Netflix’s The Crown with Josh O’Connor taking home Best Actor in a Streaming Series, Drama, Emma Corrin winning Best Actress in a Streaming Series, Drama and Gillian Anderson winning Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Series, Drama.

Billy Porter took home Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama, and Mj Rodriguez won Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama, both for Pose (FX). Michael K. Williams won Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama for Lovecraft Country (HBO).

Pose/FX

Special honors went to Thuso Mbedu as she accepted the TV Breakout Star Award, as well as the Legacy Award going to Cobra Kai. The HCA Spotlight Award went to Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, the HCA Impact Award went to New Amsterdam, and Tom Ellis was honored with the Pop Culture Icon Award for Lucifer. Rounding out the special awards, HCA presented their TV Icon Award to Marta Kauffman and the Virtuoso Award went to Bo Burnham.

The Hollywood Critics Association held their first annual TV Awards virtually on August 28 after canceling their in-person awards show due to COVID-19 safety precautions. That did not stop the association from putting together a stellar awards show which had inclusivity and representation at its core.
Yvette Nicole Brown virtually presenting at the HCA TV Awards

Scott Menzel, CEO, and Chairman of the HCA opened the show with an amazing statement on the HCA’s mission on how there’s no need to scramble to become diverse as the HCA was founded on inclusivity in 2016. He also spoke about the enormous impact that TV has had in recent years, touching on themes of kindness, love, and meaningful and critical narratives.

He stated, “While these past 17 months have been incredibly difficult for many of us, television has once again become our best friend. Series like Ted Lasso, Hacks, and Young Rock provided us with a sense of joy and happiness during these troubled times. Dramatic series such as New Amsterdam, Lovecraft Country, and Pose were as entertaining as they were educational. These are only a few of the shows that were nominated, but it is so inspiring to see all of these passionate stories being told from diverse storytellers that aren’t afraid to touch upon timely issues including racism, COVID-19, and LGBTIQ rights.”

The HCA TV Awards were streamed virtually on the HCA YouTube channel and Facebook page. To watch the entire show click here and peep the full list of winners below.

Best Broadcast Network Series, Drama
New Amsterdam (NBC)

Best Cable Series, Drama
Cruel Summer (Freeform)

Best Streaming Series, Drama
The Mandalorian (Disney Plus)

Best Broadcast Network Series, Comedy
Young Rock (NBC)

Best Cable Series, Comedy
Resident Alien (Syfy)

Best Streaming Series, Comedy
Ted Lasso (Apple TV Plus)

Best Broadcast Network or Cable Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Live-Action Television Movie
Mare of Easttown (HBO)

Best Streaming Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Live-Action Television Movie
WandaVision (Disney Plus)

Best Broadcast Network or Cable Docuseries, Documentary Television Movie, or Non-Fiction Series
Welcome to Chechnya (HBO)

Best Streaming Docuseries, Documentary Television Movie, or Non-Fiction Series
Kid 90 (Hulu)

Best Broadcast Network or Cable Sketch Series, Variety Series, Talk Show, or Comedy/Variety Special
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

Best Streaming Sketch Series, Variety Series, Talk Show, or Comedy/Variety Special
Bo Burnham: Inside (Netflix)

Best Broadcast Network Reality Series, Competition Series, or Game Show
The Masked Singer (Fox)

Best Cable or Streaming Reality Series, Competition Series, or Game Show
RuPaul’s Drag Race (VH1)

Best Animated Series or Animated Television Movie
Harley Quinn (HBO Max)

Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama
Billy Porter, Pose (FX)

Best Actor in a Streaming Series, Drama
Josh O’Connor, The Crown (Netflix)

Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama
Mj Rodriguez, Pose (FX)

Best Actress in a Streaming Series, Drama
Emma Corrin, The Crown (Netflix)

Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy
Ted Danson, Mr. Mayor (NBC)

Best Actor in a Streaming Series, Comedy
Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso (Apple TV Plus)

Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy
Jane Levy, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (NBC)

Best Actress in a Streaming Series, Comedy
Jean Smart, Hacks (HBO Max)

Best Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Television Movie
Colman Domingo, Euphoria Two-Part Special (HBO)

Best Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Television Movie
Anya Taylor-Joy, The Queen’s Gambit (Netflix)

Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama
Michael K. Williams, Lovecraft Country (HBO)

Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Series, Drama
Rupert Grint, Servant (Apple TV Plus)

Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama
Tatiana Maslany, “Perry Mason” (HBO)

Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Series, Drama
Gillian Anderson, The Crown (Netflix)

Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy
Nico Santos, Superstore (NBC)

Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Series, Comedy
Brett Goldstein, Ted Lasso (Apple TV Plus)

Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy
Mary Steenburgen, “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” (NBC)

Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Series, Comedy (tie)
Hannah Einbinder, Hacks (HBO Max)


Hannah Waddingham, Ted Lasso (Apple TV Plus)

Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Television Movie
Evan Peters, Mare of Easttown (HBO)

Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Television Movie
Kathryn Hahn, WandaVision (Disney Plus)

Special Honorary Awards

TV Breakout Star – Thuso Mbedu


Legacy Award – Cobra Kai


Spotlight Award – Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist


Impact Award – New Amsterdam


Pop Culture Icon Award – Tom Ellis, Lucifer


TV Icon Award – Marta Kauffman


Virtuoso Award – Bo Burnham

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