Emmy Predictions – Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series

Here are the NBP staff predictions for Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series. For an overview of all awards predictions, visit our Emmy Predictions page.

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Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series – NBP Staff

	Matt Neglia
1	Frederick E.O. Toye, "Shogun" (FX) - "Crimson Sky"
2	Stephen Daldry, "The Crown" (Netflix) - "Sleep, Dearie Sleep"
3	Mimi Leder, "The Morning Show" (Apple TV+) - "The Overview Effect"
4	Hiro Murai, "Mr. And Mrs. Smith" (Prime Video) - "First Date"
5	Saul Metzstein, "Slow Horses" (Apple TV+) - "Strange Games"
6	Salli Richardson, "Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty" (HBO) - "Beat L.A."

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	Alyssa Christian
1	Frederick E.O. Toye, "Shogun" (FX) - "Crimson Sky"
2	Stephen Daldry, "The Crown" (Netflix) - "Sleep, Dearie Sleep"
3	Mimi Leder, "The Morning Show" (Apple TV+) - "The Overview Effect"
4	Hiro Murai, "Mr. And Mrs. Smith" (Prime Video) - "First Date"
5	Saul Metzstein, "Slow Horses" (Apple TV+) - "Strange Games"
6	Salli Richardson, "Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty" (HBO) - "Beat L.A."

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	Nadia Dalimonte
1	Frederick E.O. Toye, "Shogun" (FX) - "Crimson Sky"
2	Stephen Daldry, "The Crown" (Netflix) - "Sleep, Dearie Sleep"
3	Mimi Leder, "The Morning Show" (Apple TV+) - "The Overview Effect"
4	Hiro Murai, "Mr. And Mrs. Smith" (Prime Video) - "First Date"
5	Salli Richardson, "Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty" (HBO) - "Beat L.A."
6	Saul Metzstein, "Slow Horses" (Apple TV+) - "Strange Games"

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	Daniel Howat
1	Frederick E.O. Toye, "Shogun" (FX) - "Crimson Sky"
2	Stephen Daldry, "The Crown" (Netflix) - "Sleep, Dearie Sleep"
3	Hiro Murai, "Mr. And Mrs. Smith" (Prime Video) - "First Date"
4	Saul Metzstein, "Slow Horses" (Apple TV+) - "Strange Games"
5	Salli Richardson, "Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty" (HBO) - "Beat L.A."
6	Mimi Leder, "The Morning Show" (Apple TV+) - "The Overview Effect"

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	Giovanni Lago
1	Frederick E.O. Toye, "Shogun" (FX) - "Crimson Sky"
2	Hiro Murai, "Mr. And Mrs. Smith" (Prime Video) - "First Date"
3	Stephen Daldry, "The Crown" (Netflix) - "Sleep, Dearie Sleep"
4	Saul Metzstein, "Slow Horses" (Apple TV+) - "Strange Games"
5	Salli Richardson, "Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty" (HBO) - "Beat L.A."
6	Mimi Leder, "The Morning Show" (Apple TV+) - "The Overview Effect"

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	Will Mavity
1	Frederick E.O. Toye, "Shogun" (FX) - "Crimson Sky"
2	Stephen Daldry, "The Crown" (Netflix) - "Sleep, Dearie Sleep"
3	Mimi Leder, "The Morning Show" (Apple TV+) - "The Overview Effect"
4	Hiro Murai, "Mr. And Mrs. Smith" (Prime Video) - "First Date"
5	Saul Metzstein, "Slow Horses" (Apple TV+) - "Strange Games"
6	Salli Richardson, "Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty" (HBO) - "Beat L.A."

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	Tom O'Brien
1	Frederick E.O. Toye, "Shogun" (FX) - "Crimson Sky"
2	Stephen Daldry, "The Crown" (Netflix) - "Sleep, Dearie Sleep"
3	Mimi Leder, "The Morning Show" (Apple TV+) - "The Overview Effect"
4	Hiro Murai, "Mr. And Mrs. Smith" (Prime Video) - "First Date"
5	Saul Metzstein, "Slow Horses" (Apple TV+) - "Strange Games"
6	Salli Richardson, "Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty" (HBO) - "Beat L.A."

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	Ema Sasic
1	Frederick E.O. Toye, "Shogun" (FX) - "Crimson Sky"
2	Stephen Daldry, "The Crown" (Netflix) - "Sleep, Dearie Sleep"
3	Mimi Leder, "The Morning Show" (Apple TV+) - "The Overview Effect"
4	Hiro Murai, "Mr. And Mrs. Smith" (Prime Video) - "First Date"
5	Saul Metzstein, "Slow Horses" (Apple TV+) - "Strange Games"
6	Salli Richardson, "Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty" (HBO) - "Beat L.A."

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