The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards are finally happening on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, after a long delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing strikes by the Writers and Screen Actors Guilds.
The ceremony, which will take place at the Peacock Theater at LA Live, will honor the best in television from June 1, 2022, to May 31, 2023. The awards race is expected to be fierce and unpredictable, as many shows and stars are vying for their last chance to win the coveted statuettes, while others are hoping to make history with their breakthrough performances.
The most nominated shows this year are HBO’s “Succession” and “The White Lotus”, which both received 18 nods each, followed by Netflix’s “Beef” and “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”, which garnered 16 and 15 nominations respectively.
Other shows that received multiple nominations include HBO’s “The Last of Us” and “House of the Dragon”, Disney+’s “Andor”, AMC’s “Better Call Saul”, and Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso”.
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Some of the major categories to watch out for are:
Outstanding Drama Series:
The frontrunner in this category is “Succession”, which won the award in 2022 and is widely praised for its third season. However, it faces stiff competition from “The White Lotus”, which moved from the limited series category after being renewed for a second season, and “The Last of Us”, which is based on the popular video game and features a star-studded cast led by Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. Other contenders include “Andor”, a spin-off of the “Star Wars” franchise, “The Crown”, which chronicles the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, and “House of the Dragon”, a prequel to “Game of Thrones”.
Outstanding Comedy Series:
The favorite in this category is “Ted Lasso”, which won the award in 2022 and is beloved by fans and critics alike for its uplifting and hilarious story of an American football coach who moves to England to manage a soccer team. However, it faces strong challenges from “Abbott Elementary”, a mockumentary about a group of teachers at a low-income school, “The Bear”, a dark comedy about a man who becomes a vigilante after his wife is killed by a bear, and “Jury Duty”, a sitcom about a diverse group of jurors who are sequestered for a high-profile trial. Other nominees include “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”, which won the award in 2021 and 2020, “Barry”, which won the award in 2019, and “Hacks”, which stars Jean Smart as a legendary comedian who mentors a young writer.
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series:
This category is a tight race between two Netflix shows, “Beef” and “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”. “Beef” is a dark comedy that follows the lives of two people who become obsessed with killing each other after a road rage incident, while “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” is a true crime drama that explores the mind and motives of the notorious serial killer. Both shows have received rave reviews and have strong performances from their leads, Steven Yeun and Sandra Oh for “Beef”, and Evan Peters and Niecy Nash for “Dahmer”. Other nominees include “Prey”, a thriller about a woman who is stalked by a mysterious predator, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”, a biopic of the famous parody singer, and “The Underground Railroad”, a historical fantasy based on the novel by Colson Whitehead.
The predictions for the other categories, such as the acting, writing, directing, and technical awards, are also varied and uncertain, as many factors could influence the voting, such as the pandemic, the strikes, the media landscape, and the farewell seasons of some shows. For instance, some experts believe that the pandemic could boost the chances of shows that offer escapism, comfort, or humor, such as “Ted Lasso”, “The Bear”, or “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”. Others argue that the strikes could affect the turnout and the mood of the voters, who might favor shows that reflect the current issues and challenges of the industry, such as “Succession”, “Beef”, or “Hacks”.
Moreover, the media landscape has changed dramatically in the past year, with many shows moving to different platforms or being canceled, which could affect their visibility and popularity among the voters. Finally, some shows are bidding farewell after their final seasons, which could give them an edge or a disadvantage, depending on the quality and the reception of their endings. For example, “Better Call Saul”, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”, “Barry”, and “A Black Lady Sketch Show” are all hoping to win their first Emmys in their respective categories, while “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” and “Saturday Night Live” are looking to extend their winning streaks.
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards are set to be an exciting and unpredictable event, as many shows and stars are competing for the ultimate recognition in television. Who will win? Who will lose? Who will surprise? Tune in to the ceremony on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT, and share your thoughts and opinions on social media.
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