PARADISE RULES! STERLING K. BROWN BACK ON TOP AT AAFCA TV HONORS
Hulu's post-apocalyptic thriller sweeps the African American Film Critics Association awards, with Sterling K. Brown taking home his second straight acting trophy.
The African American Film Critics Association just crowned its champions for 2026, and Hulu's "Paradise" is the big winner of the night! The post-apocalyptic drama snagged the top prize for best drama series—the SECOND year in a row for Dan Fogelman's thriller starring Sterling K. Brown and Shailene Woodley. Talk about back-to-back dominance!
Brown himself is on a roll too, scoring his SECOND consecutive best actor win at the AAFCA TV Honors. The talented star is having a major moment! According to Variety, The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline, comedy series "Shrinking" also swept into the winner's circle at the eighth annual ceremony, while "Love Story" and "Abbott Elementary" rounded out the big winners.
This year brought some fresh energy to the awards too—the AAFCA introduced two brand-new competitive categories: best reality series and best podcast. The African American Film Critics Association is expanding the love across the whole entertainment spectrum!
With "Paradise" ruling the drama category and "Shrinking" taking comedy, it's clear these shows are really resonating with critics and audiences alike. Sterling K. Brown is officially on a victory lap!
Sources · Variety · The Hollywood Reporter · Deadline