This year's television freshmen class can boast of one thing: a lot of Golden Globes nominations. Indeed, this has been a good season for new television, with comedies taking off and dramas winning critical acclaim. The Golden Globes have always been a bit of a wild card when it comes to nominations, unlike the more stodgy and predictable Emmys. With a fresh, hit-making crop of newcomers it should come as no surprise that they dominated the nominations for television excellence. But are they all equally deserving? Let's take a look.
Best of the Newbies:
American Horror Story
(FX)
While many critics find the show a mixed bag, it must be admitted that the deeply weird American Horror Story is daring to be different. The best word to describe the show is campy, with horror sequences happening so fast and furious they almost take on an air of comedy. Underneath the frenetic pacing and camera work there are some amazing performances, like show-stealer Jessica Lange as a demented, aging Southern belle to die for.
