Hit US sitcom The Big Bang Theory took home the most prizes from the Critics' Choice TV Awards in Los Angeles, scooping three awards. The show was named best comedy series, while its stars Simon Helberg and Kaley Cuoco were named best supporting actor and actress respectively. There was a tie for best drama, with Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad sharing the award. Bryan Cranston won best actor in a drama for his role in the series. It was the second consecutive year he took the honour for playing teacher turned drug dealer Walter White. British actors Damian Lewis, Andrew Lincoln and Matthew Rhys were also nominated for their roles in Homeland, The Walking Dead and The Americans respectively. Tatiana Maslany was named best actress in a drama for her work in new BBC America show Orphan Black. Claire Danes, Julianna Margulies and Elisabeth Moss were also shortlisted for Homeland, The Good Wife and Mad Men respectively. Moss was successful in the best actress in a movie or mini-series category, however, winning for upcoming BBC drama Top of the Lake.
