Today, the 2024 Emmy nominations were announced. Sheryl Lee Ralph was having fun this morning, even though Tony Hale was straitlaced.
This year’s Emmy nominations seemed to spread the wealth more than past years. “Shogun” and “The Bear” led the nominations, as expected, but a range of shows were nominated, which I think could make the show more interesting.
There are always surprises and snubs, but here are mine.
Fun surprises
“The Gilded Age” came to play. The HBO drama got 6 nominations.
“Reservation Dogs” and “What We Do in the Shadows” got top-of-the-line nominations, giving them more visibility.
I’m glad all three leads for “Only Murders in the Building” were nominated, especially since Selena Gomez hasn’t been nominated in the past.
Bad surprises
I couldn’t get into “The Morning Show,” but wow it stacked up this year with 16 nominations. Now, 2 are in lead actress, 3 are in supporting actor, and 4 are in supporting actress, so it’s not like the drama will win a lot. But also don’t people mock this show, especially the rumored feud between the leads?
I’m sorry, but Meryl Streep is so bad in “Only Murders,” and I don’t get why she’s gotten awards attention.
“Baby Reindeer” got 11 nominations. It’s not exactly a surprise, but considering the discourse around the show, it feels like a zeitgeist moment instead of recognizing talent.
The 76th annual Primetime Emmys will air Sunday, Sept. 15, on ABC.