The Television Critics Association has announced the nominees for its 39th annual TCA Awards. The critics voting group added two new categories this year: the Outstanding Achievement in Family Programming and Outstanding Achievement in Children’s Programming, which are dominated by PBS Kids and Disney+ shows.
“The 2023 nominees for the TCA Awards boast an eclectic lineup from across the entertainment spectrum,” said Melanie McFarland, TCA President and TV Critic for Salon.com. “This season truly had something for everyone—from innovative comedies and gripping dramas to immersive documentaries and refreshingly cerebral storytelling set in a galaxy far, far away. I am eager to see which stars and series our members have chosen to honor when the winners are revealed.”
Here are all the nominees for the Children’s and Family Programming categories:
Outstanding Achievement in Children’s Programming
- Alma’s Way (PBS Kids)
- Bluey (Disney+)
- Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood (PBS Kids)
- Donkey Hodie (PBS Kids)
- Eva the Owlet (Apple TV+)
- Molly of Denali (PBS Kids)
- Ridley Jones (Netflix)
- Sesame Street (HBO | Max)
- Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures (Disney Junior/Disney)
Outstanding Achievement In Family Programming
- American Born Chinese (Disney+)
- High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (Disney+)
- Jane (Apple TV+)
- Love, Victor (Hulu)
- Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (Disney Channel)
- Marvel (Disney+)
- Never Have I Ever (Netflix)
- Star Trek: Prodigy (Paramount+)
- The Mysterious Benedict Society – Disney+
Overall, HBO/Max received the most nominations with 20 nods, followed by FX with 10, Disney + and Peacock with nine, PBS/PBS Kids with seven, Apple TV with six, and AMC and Netflix with five total. The winners will be announced on August 7 although the TCA press tour has been canceled due to the Hollywood’s labor issues and the ongoing strike by the Writers Guild of America. Winners of the TCA’s Career Achievement and Heritage Award winners will be announced at a later date.For more info, visit https://tvcritics.memberclicks.net/
