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2016 Emmys: The Standout Dramatic Performances of the Season

2016 Emmys: The Standout Dramatic Performances of the Season
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2016 Emmys: The Standout Dramatic Performances of the Season

9:40 AM PDT, June 16, 2016

In the era of peak TV, there's still plenty to be grateful for when it comes to these standout performances. Whether they made you cry or left you feeling empowered, these entertainers were among our favorites of the drama season.

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Olivia Wilde, 'Vinyl'

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Priyanka Chopra, 'Quantico'

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Holly Taylor, 'The Americans'

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Richard Dreyfuss, 'Madoff'

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Carrie Coon, 'The Leftovers'

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Maura Tierney, 'The Affair'

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Rhea Seehorn, 'Better Call Saul'

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Tatiana Maslany, 'Orphan Black'

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Justin Theroux, 'The Leftovers'

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Lili Taylor, 'American Crime'

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Jean Smart, 'Fargo'

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Hugh Dancy, 'The Path'

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Jonathan Tucker, 'Kingdom'

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Jurnee Smollett-Bell, 'Underground'

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