"I find myself thanking the TV gods every day that I am not an awards voter. There is simply so much great TV in the world right now -and even better actors giving trophy-worthy performances in them-that it's downright criminal to choose only a handful to reward each year. Thankfully, I can just shout out an unlimited amount of performances worth paying attention to in the pages of Esquire."
"This isn't a ranked list, but if it was? Wyle would take the top spot. His Emmy-winning performance as Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch somehow leveled up season 2. Season 1 showed PTMC's leader buckle under the weight of his trauma-mainly, running an ER during the pandemic and losing his mentor-and push it away long enough to care for the PittFest victims. In season 2, we see what it looks like when Robby can't fight it anymore."
"Wyle plays the doctor's reckoning with such anger, ache, and urgency that he'll surely hoist the Emmy again this awards season.- B.L."
"Margo has money troubles, but Elle Fanning is pure gold. The lifelong actress has perfected her craft for over two decades, and all her work now shows in the acclaimed Apple TV series. As Margo, Fanning anchors a"
The piece celebrates the abundance of high-quality television and the difficulty of limiting recognition to a small number of awards winners. It highlights several 2026 series and performances, noting that The Pitt, Paradise, and Industry have already delivered strong seasons. It points to growing buzz for Widow's Bay and Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed. The focus then shifts to individual acting turns, listing notable performances by Matthew Rhys, Jean Smart, Zendaya, Charles Melton, Noah Wyle, and Elle Fanning. Noah Wyle’s portrayal of Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch is emphasized as intensifying in season 2, showing a breaking point driven by trauma and urgency. Elle Fanning’s work as Margo is also praised as a standout anchor for her series.
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