But were fools for great television!

So expect an exciting mix of first-time nominees alongside some very familiar faces and a few surprises.

Youll get to all these shows by September, we swear!

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Can anything stop HBOs fantasy juggernaut from a fourpeat victory?

Five of last years nominees arent competing, so an alliance of new challengers will attempt one final de-Thrones-ing.

AndBetter Thingswill finally get its overdue first nomination in this category, right?

But generalThronesgoodwill should power her into a category stuffed with legendary talents.

As for perennial nominee William H. Macy?

Something tells us theShamelessstar is gonna sit this one out.

Could Benicio Del Toros crazy-good performance inDannemorabreak the streak?