full size Damian Lewis, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
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Whoa. Whoa. Whoa you guys. Bryan Cranston did not win Outstanding Actor in a Drama during the 2012 Emmys. Yeah, our worlds are turned upside down, too.

The Breaking Bad actor's apparent lock on the category (he was three for three before tonight) was broken by newcomer Damian Lewis, who took home the statue for his work as the conflicted Sergeant Nicholas Brody on Showtime's freshmen hit, Homeland.

While Bryan Cranston continues to be outstanding, we're thrilled for Damian, who turned in a subtle, riveting performance.

Was this the right choice, or were you hoping it was someone else's year? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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