In June 2013 , the series was honored , along with five others , with the Critics ' Choice Television Award for Most Exciting New Series . The series received two nominations for the 2014 Writers Guild of America Awards , for Best New Series and Best Episodic Drama for " Pilot " . For the 71st Golden Globe Awards , the series was nominated for Best Drama Series , and Michael Sheen was nominated Best Drama Actor . For the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards , Lizzy Caplan received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series , Beau Bridges received a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series , and Allison Janney won for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
66th Primetime Emmy Awards
66th Primetime Emmy Awards
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