2016 Emmy Predictions: Best Directing and Writing in a TV Movie or Limited Series

Best Directing in a TV Movie or Limited Series
Will Win - Ryan Murphy "The People Vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story - From the Ashes of Tragedy"

Could Win - Jay Roach "All the Way" or John Singleton "The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story - The Race Card"

Should Win -  John Singleton "The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story - The Race Card"

Commentary - This is a hot three-way race (and I wouldn't discount The Night Manager either). I think that the juggernaut that is The People Vs. O.J. Simpson is in for quite a sweep. I personally preferred John Singleton's work, but I think that Murphy's is the bigger of the two, and I suspect the director's branch will reward him for also creating this mammoth. But, do not discount a vote split. Especially, when Emmy favorite is on the ballot. He has won this category before, and while All the Way wasn't quite the punch we expected, do not discount these repetitive Emmy voters.

Best Writing in a TV Movie or Limited Series
Will Win  - Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski "The People Vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story - From the Ashes of Tragedy"

Could Win - Joe Robert Cole "The People Vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story - The Race Card" or one of the Fargo episodes

Should Win - Bob DeLaurentis "Fargo - Loplop"

Commentary - That episode, From the Ashes of Tragedy is clearly beloved by these voters, and I think that it will sweep both of these categories. But don't discount the other episodes from O.J. Simpson, or the Fargo episodes, particularly Loplop, which was brilliant.