Usually distributed in September, coinciding with the beginning of another traditional television season, the Emmys are awarded this year in January due to the mishaps of the double strike in Hollywood. The actor and comedian Anthony Anderson (star of ‘Black-ish’) will replace the hilarious Kenan Thompson as host of the ceremony, which will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and can be seen in Spain in the early hours of Monday to Tuesday, at 2:00 a.m., on Movistar Plus+. Here we review the options for the series with the highest number of nominations.
‘Succession’ (27 nominations)
Can we not say goodbye in a big way to the best series of the last five years? Probably not. If we have to take the Golden Globes, at least for a year, as a prelude not only to the Oscars, but also to the Emmys, his great victory seems a given. Just a few days ago, the directors’ and actors’ unions reaffirmed the reputation of this HBO icon by awarding it, respectively, four and five nominations in their own awards, more than any other series.
‘The last of us’ (24 nominations)
After the shower of awards for ‘Game of Thrones’, the Emmys no longer seem to suffer from fantaphobia (or a snobbish allergy to fantasy), but the temptation to say goodbye to ‘Succession’ in a big way could make things difficult for this survival adventure in the section of best drama. That said, it swept the creative Emmys and not only in so-called technical categories, but also in acting: Storm Reid (Riley, almost more than Ellie’s friend) and Nick Offerman (Bill, the survivalist who lowers his defenses against the stranger Frank) were recognized as best guest performers.
‘The White Lotus’ (23 nominations)
The funny drama of Mike White It won four creative Emmys, including best casting in a dramatic series, which in the previous two years led to the award for best dramatic series. Is he the most serious threat to ‘Succession’? In almost all the pools, of course, she appears as the second favorite. The climax of the Roys has swept the nominations for leading performers, but this Sicilian tangle dominates the supporting ones, with five actresses and four actors nominated.
‘Ted Lasso’ (21 nominations)
The optimistic football comedy left the Golden Globes empty-handed, but we must not forget that it has nine nominations in acting categories and, above all, that the television academy usually likes to put it on autopilot: it would not be surprising at all for a third Consecutive Emmy for best comedy series, especially considering that this is supposed to be its last season.
‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ (14 nominations)
Rachel Brosnahan (Midge Maisel) already won the Emmy in 2019 and Alex Borstein (the brave manager Susie Myerson) in 2018 and 2019: are they considered winners? Or should we make the final great tribute to these compositions, given that this series has also ended? Unfortunately, his excellent final stretch was not commented and celebrated enough in the press, which still matters.
‘The Bear’ (13 nominations)
He has already won four creative Emmys, including best casting in a comedy series, which in recent years, with the exception of the previous edition, has also meant the award for best comedy. Before you start saying that Jeremy Allen Whitealias Carmy, should not win best actor for such a choral season, let’s remember something: because of those things about the eligibility calendars (productions released between June 2022 and May 2023 were included), what the Emmys value this year is the first season of ‘The Bear’ and not the second.
‘Bronca’ (13 nominations)
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A good fight would arise if ‘Bronca’ did not win the Emmy for best limited series, as the press and public expect and want. Nor would I be surprised (at all, in fact) to see prizes collected by Steven Yeun for your already depressed contractor Ali Wong by that business woman who begins to dismantle her own supposedly perfect life.
‘Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’ (13 nominations)
Although it has the same number of nominations as ‘Bronca’, little is said about it as a leader in any category. Evan Peters would deserve an award for his composition of the so-called ‘Milwaukee Butcher’, both cutting and full of painful nuances; In 2023 it helped him win a Globe and be nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
‘Wednesday’ (12 nominations)
Of his twelve nominations, the most logical is that of Jenna Ortega for best leading actress in a comedy series. The former Disney girl was fully involved in the reworking (it is another reality, time, age) of the character of Wednesday Addams; Even the choreography that became a viral sensation was his doing.
‘Barry’ (11 nominations)
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‘Only murders in the building’ (11 nominations)
Sharing the lead role in the series may be harming Martin Short and Steve Martin, since the votes may be dividing and not translating into a prize for either of them. Doubtful voters, don’t doubt it again: Short is giving the best show here, a constant game of balance between the most physical comedy and sincere emotion.