Golden Globes 2013: 12 TV Snubs 

It's been said time and time again that the women of 'Mad Men' are what makes the show go 'round. And while the show's omission is downright shocking, the exclusion of top-notch actresses Christina Hedricks and Elisabeth Moss, who both turned in career best performances this past season, is a downright shame. Peggy and Joan have to work harder to earn the respect and recognition of their peers, why should Hendricks and Moss have to do the same? 

Sure, Season 2 wasn't nearly as thrilling as Season 1, but the wildly popular, daring 'Game of Thrones' is still must-watch appointment television. It also just so happens to be the most entertaining show on television at the moment. Maybe the sex and violence proved to be too much for some voters to get behind 'Game of Thrones', but Peter Dinklage's brilliant performance shouldn't have. 

Perhaps 'The Walking Dead' suffers from 'Game of Thrones' syndrome, because that's the only reasonable explanation for the television's most improved drama being completely shut out. 

Last year Katey Sagal finally earned 'Sons of Anarchy' some long overdue recognition, but the thrilling FX series has somehow once again been erased from the mind of HPFA voters. Especially baffling considering the show (essentially 'Hamlet' on sweet-ass bikes) only seems to gain in popularity and quality. Like 'The Wire', this series may go down as one of the most criminally snubbed. 

It's downright smashing that leading man Benedict Cumberbatch earned a nomination for Best Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television for his work in 'Sherlock', but we can't figure out the mystery of how the show itself wasn't. 

No, Ryan Murphy's freaky FX series shouldn't technically be considered a Miniseries anymore, but since Jessica Lange earned a nod for Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television for her work on 'American Horror Story: Asylum' this snub is what nightmares are made of. The series may be too much to watch for some, but its undeniable that the show leaves a mark on you. 

Louie, Louie, you're gonna die when you hear this news: despite being the most original, daring, and damn funniest show on television, 'Louie' didn't receive a Best Comedy Series nomination. The stellar second season pushed the boundaries of television and featured an array of brilliant guest stars, but perhaps Globes voters figured only one edgy should could get in. (In this case, 'Girls'). While leading man Louis C.K. rightly earned a nod, the show's snub is more infuriating than trying to glue eyes back into a doll. 

It's sadly appropriate that Jake Johnson is carrying titular 'New Girl' and Globes nominee Zooey Deschanel here because the underrated actor has been the one carrying the show. While Deschanel and Max Greenfield earned deserved nominations, Johnson's exclusion is a major oversight (he's the most nuanced, realistic character and performer on the show) but the show's snub makes the Globes look stodgy. Here's a hip, mainstream comedy that appeals to the masses that provides genuine, thoughtful comedy. 

Globes co-host and 'Parks and Rec' leading lady Amy Poehler, thankfully and deservedly, earned a nomination, but where in the world is the love for the rest of her cast and the show itself? Nick Offerman is one of the best character actors on television today and his character Ron Swanson has become nothing short of a sitcom icon, yet he keeps getting overlooked. The show perfectly combines heart and wit, the same M.O. as 'Modern Family', yet keeps finding itself a perennial snub. 

"I’ve met some people, real people. And I’ve gotta tell you, a lot of them are f**king idiots.” Selina Meyer (nominee Julia Louis-Dreyfus) must have been talking about Globes voters for snubbing HBO's biting, dark ensemble comedy 'Veep'. 

As Hollywood.com reader Dale Sullivan put it: "Bah, humbug! Where are the USA Network shows? White Collar, Covert Affairs, Burn Notice?" (Editor's note: Some good news, Dale! The short-lived miniseries 'Political Animals' earned two Globes nominations!)