*The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) hosted its 7th Annual AAFCA TV Honors on Saturday, August 23rd at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood. A celebrated evening recognizing excellence in television, the invitation-only event brought together some of the industry’s most acclaimed talent and influential voices.
Attendees included Sterling K. Brown, Kathy Bates, Michelle Buteau, Jonathan Majors, Meagan Good, the casts of “Harlem,” “Forever,” “Bel-Air,” and more, with Jordin Sparks serving as host.
This year’s winners, as voted on by the AAFCA membership, are as follows:
Best Drama – Paradise (Hulu)
Best Comedy – Harlem (Amazon Prime)
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Best Actor – Sterling K. Brown, Paradise (Hulu)
Best Actress – Kathy Bates, Matlock (CBS)
Best Writing – Forever (Netflix)
Best Director – Anthony Hemingway, Thembi Banks, Mara Brock Akil, and Regina King, Forever (Netflix)
Breakthrough Talent – Skye P. Marshall, Matlock (CBS)
Best Documentary – Number One on the Callsheet (Apple TV+)
Best Reality – Gen Zone (BET+)
Best Limited Series – The Big Cigar (Apple TV+)
Best TV Movie – The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat (Hulu)
Best Ensemble – Bel-Air (Peacock)
Best New Show – Forever (Netflix)
In addition, the ceremony honored outstanding leaders and trailblazers across the television industry, including:
Keith Le Goy, Chairman, Sony Pictures Television – TV Vanguard Award
Ayo Davis, President, Disney Branded Television – Salute to Excellence Award
Tina Perry, President, OWN TV – Visionary Award
Mara Brock Akil, Producer/Screenwriter – Legacy Award
Michelle Buteau, Actress/Comedian – Trailblazer Award
Nneka Onuorah, Producer/Director – 2025 Horizon Award
Denise Nicholas – 2025 TV Icon Award
ABOUT AAFCA
Established in 2003, AAFCA is the premier body of Black film critics in the world, actively reviewing film and television, with a particular emphasis on entertainment highlighting the Black experience in the US and throughout the rest of the African Diaspora. For more information on AAFCA and its programs visit http://AAFCA.com.
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