The Emmy nominations are here, and it’s time to say goodbye (officially) to so many shows.
Now the question is: Will the awards love continue with wins?
In a word: doubtful.
Let’s look at some of these shows and see what their chances could be.
Games of Thrones
Number of nominations: 32
The fantasy saga has concluded, while the books’ future is TBD.
But this final season was uneven at best, with critics and fans less than happy with the outcome. If it wins for Best Drama, it will be based on the series as a whole, not these last 6 episodes.
For its more technical award nominations, it’s more likely the show will win, especially considering how tough it was to shoot the long episodes.
The Emmys were nice and nominated many of the cast members. Unfortunately, the cast is too big for the number of acting categories.
With the supporting categories half-filled with GoT actors, it’ll split the vote and leave them all empty-handed. Congrats on the pity nominations.
Fleabag
Number of nominations: 11
This little hit snuck its way in, much to critics’ happiness.
With only two short seasons, it’s a quick watch, but the characters reel you in. (There are currently no plans for a third season.).
I don’t know if it has enough traction or presence to win best comedy, but an actress win for Phoebe Waller-Bridge would be the Emmys version of Olivia Coleman winning at the Oscars.
Veep
Number of nominations: 9
This is the rally cry comedy needs.
Veep wasn’t in Emmy contention last year since it was off the air while Julie Louis-Dreyfus took care of her health after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
But it came back strong for its final episodes, even if it didn’t get the buzz GoT did. (It also didn’t get the criticism GoT did, so there’s that.)
The lead actress category is a tough one, but with this well-recieved, multiple-Emmy-winning comedy ending, voters could be inclined to reward it one last time, especially for the beloved actress who conquered cancer.
Schitt’s Creek
Number of nominations: 4
It’s the little engine that could. Or this show is finally paddling with the creek’s current and with a paddle.
While this isn’t a Netflix show, Netflix certainly helped this Canadian comedy get some traction.
And now that the creator Dan Levy has announced the show will end with season six, it seemed to time to finally honor the quirky cult show.
Will it win? Probably not, but like they say, it’s an honor to be nominated.
House of Cards
Number of nominations: 3
Did anyone remember this show aired?
Crowded in controversy after Kevin Spacey’s dismissal, the show’s final season quietly premiered on Netflix.
And then no one cared.
Robin Wright could sneek in a win just for making it through the last season with grace, but that seems unlikely.
The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards will air Sept. 22 on Fox.