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\n\tThe African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has announced the recipients of the eighth annual AAFCA TV Honors. <\/p>\n

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\n\tAmong the top winners are ABC\u2019s Abbott Elementary,<\/em> which will be awarded for best ensemble and best writing; FX\u2019s Love Story<\/em>, which won for best limited series and best directing (drama) by Crystle Roberson Dorsey; and Hulu\u2019s Paradise<\/em>, named best drama, with lead Sterling K. Brown being recognized as best actor. Rounding out the series category is Shrinking<\/em>, which won best comedy.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cThe best television doesn\u2019t simply entertain; it forces us to talk to one another and look closely at the world outside our own living rooms,\u201d AAFCA president and co-founder Gil Robertson said in a press release. \u201cThis year\u2019s winners represent the incredible depth and creative ambition driving our industry forward. Across every genre, these artists are telling bold, culturally rich stories that completely redefine what the medium can do. We are proud to celebrate the visionaries who are not only captivating audiences but making sure our communities are seen, heard and remembered.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n\tBuilding on its recognition of achievement in television and streaming, this year AAFCA introduced two new categories, best reality series and best podcast, in acknowledgment of \u201cthe expanding landscape of entertainment storytelling.\u201d The inaugural recipients are OWN\u2018s Love & Marriage: Huntsville<\/em> and Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson\u2019s All the Smoke<\/em> podcast.<\/p>\n

\n\tWinners of AAFCA\u2019s 2026 TV Honors will be celebrated at an invitation-only ceremony taking place on Aug. 8 at City Club Los Angeles. Previously announced special achievement honorees include The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins<\/em> star Tracy Morgan, who\u2019ll receive the Flip Wilson Award; Starz president of original programming Kathryn Busby, who\u2019ll be presented with the TV Vanguard Award; Emmy-nominated screenwriter Celeste Hughey, who\u2019ll receive the Impact Award; Sony Pictures senior vp, Lamar Chase, who\u2019s been named the recipient of the Impact Award; and screenwriter, producer and director Felicia Pride, who\u2019ll be presented with the Salute to Excellence Award.<\/p>\n

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\n\tSee the full list of winners, along with the 2026 AACFA TV Top 10 list below. <\/p>\n

\n8th Annual AAFCA TV Honors Winners<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Best Drama \u2013 Paradise<\/em> (Hulu)<\/li>\n
  • Best Comedy \u2013 Shrinking<\/em> (Apple TV)<\/li>\n
  • Best Limited Series \u2013 Love Story<\/em> (FX\/Hulu)<\/li>\n
  • Best Actor \u2013 Sterling K. Brown, Paradise<\/em> (Hulu)<\/li>\n
  • Best Actress \u2013 Jurnee Smollett, Smoke<\/em> (Apple TV)<\/li>\n
  • Best Supporting Actress \u2013 Erika Alexander, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins<\/em> (NBC)<\/li>\n
  • Best Supporting Actor \u2013 Lamorne Morris, Spider-Noir <\/em>(MGM+)<\/li>\n
  • Best Ensemble \u2013 Abbott Elementary<\/em> (ABC)<\/li>\n
  • Best Directing (Drama) \u2013 Crystle Roberson Dorsey, Love Story<\/em> (FX\/Hulu)<\/li>\n
  • Best Directing (Comedy) \u2013 Anthony Hemingway, All\u2019s Fair<\/em> (Hulu)<\/li>\n
  • Best Documentary \u2013 Sean Combs: The Reckoning<\/em> (Netflix)<\/li>\n
  • Best Writing \u2013 Abbott Elementary<\/em> (ABC)<\/li>\n
  • Best Music \u2013 Kris Bowers, Spider-Noir <\/em> (MGM+)<\/li>\n
  • Best Breakout Performance \u2013 Aaron Moten, Fallout<\/em> (Prime Video)<\/li>\n
  • Best Reality Series \u2013 Love & Marriage: Huntsville<\/em> (OWN)<\/li>\n
  • Best Podcast \u2013 All the Smoke with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    \n2026<\/strong> AAFCA Top 10 Television Programs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Paradise<\/em> (Hulu)<\/li>\n
    2. The Pitt<\/em> (HBO Max)<\/li>\n
    3. Shrinking <\/em>(Apple TV)<\/li>\n
    4. The Madison<\/em> (Paramount+)<\/li>\n
    5. Abbott Elementary<\/em> (ABC)<\/li>\n
    6. The Chi<\/em> (Paramount+ with Showtime)<\/li>\n
    7. Matlock<\/em> (CBS)<\/li>\n
    8. The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins<\/em> (NBC)<\/li>\n
    9. Beef<\/em> (Netflix)<\/li>\n
    10. The \u2019Burbs<\/em> (Peacock)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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