The AMC zombie series and the NBC thriller bag three prizes each, with their lead actors Andrew Lincoln and Hugh Dancy tied for the Best Actor in a Television Series title.
- Jun 27, 2015
AceShowbiz - The 41st Annual Saturn Awards was held Thursday night, June 25 in Burbank, California. Dominating the list of TV winners were "The Walking Dead" and "Hannibal" which took home three gongs each.
The recently canceled "Hannibal" was named Best Network Television Series, while "The Walking Dead" won over other syndicated/cable series. "Hannibal" lead Hugh Dancy and "Walking Dead" star Andrew Lincoln also shared the Best Actor in a Television Series title.
Additionally, Dancy's co-star Laurence Fishburne was honored with Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series. Meanwhile, "Walking Dead" nabbed another prize through Melissa McBride's win as Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series.
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— Melissa McBride (@mcbridemelissa) June 26, 2015
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— Melissa McBride (@mcbridemelissa) June 26, 2015
"The Flash" was another show which won multiple awards. It was dubbed Best Superhero Adaptation Television Series and helped Wentworth Miller win Best Guest Performance in a Television Series. Additionally, Grant Gustin grabbed Breakthrough Performance Award for his performance as the title character.
"Game of Thrones" and "Outlander" won one award each. Noah Wyle was presented with Artists Showcase Award for his achievements in film, television, and live stage productions, while "Continuum" nabbed Special Recognition Award for bringing quality entertainment to television through its superlative acting, spirited direction, and compelling writing.
The Saturn Awards is held annually to honor, promote and recognize genre entertainment in film and television.
- Best Network Television Series: "Hannibal" (NBC)
- Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series: "The Walking Dead" (AMC)
- Best Limited Run Television Series: "Game of Thrones" (HBO)
- Best Superhero Adaptation Television Series: "The Flash" (The CW)
- Best Youth-Oriented Television Series: "The 100" (The CW)
- Best Actor in a Television Series (Tie): Hugh Dancy, "Hannibal" (NBC); Andrew Lincoln, "The Walking Dead" (AMC)
- Best Actress in a Television Series: Caitrionia Balfe, "Outlander" (Starz)
- Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series: Laurence Fishburne, "Hannibal" (NBC)
- Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series: Melissa McBride, "The Walking Dead" (AMC)
- Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series: Maisie Williams, "Game of Thrones" (HBO)
- Best Guest Performance in a Television Series: Wentworth Miller, "The Flash" (The CW)
- Breakthrough Performance Award: Grant Gustin, for his performance as Barry Allen / The Flash on "The Flash"
- Special Recognition Award: "Continuum"
- Dan Curtis Legacy Award: Carlton Cuse
- Life Career Award: Bob Cobert
- Artists Showcase Award: Noah Wyle