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Hm, I think you’re right that we’ve never directly referenced that. But the show is pretty direct about it, what with the Myth Of Narcissus painting.
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I’ve updated the post to include Letterkenny, because we actually have a piece on season nine running mid-December!
Sep 20
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And with that, HBO proves that getting fewer nominations doesn’t necessarily mean landing fewer Emmys. Read more
Sep 20
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Jesse Armstrong’s trenchant drama takes home the big prize after racking up awards in the acting, directing, and…
Sep 20
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Well, that’s that... and that was a surprisingly staid affair. Maybe being at home just saw everyone on their best behavior? Surely someone’s Postmate-d award was waylaid? I need something here—like Marie Kondo, I love mess!
Sep 20
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Wow, this might be the biggest upset of the night. Succession, denied? Does this mean the drama win isn’t locked up?
Sep 20
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“Hunting” and “This Is Not For Tears” are both stupendous episodes of Succession (not to mention television), but I…
Sep 20
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This makes the second consecutive win for Jesse Armstrong, and Succession’s second win of the night. But we’ve still…
Sep 20
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This was one upset I was counting on—Zendaya’s performance in Euphoria was memorable enough for the Television…
Sep 20
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Oh, good point, Gwen! Also, are we about to get that Friends reunion right now?
Sep 20
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I’m impressed by how... professional this has all been so far? Not all of the bits have landed, but it’s been smooth sailing. Not at all what I expected.
Sep 20
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Watchmen received 26 nominations, the most of any series, but Stephen Williams losing out on Outstanding Directing for “This Extraordinary Being” stings. The visuals are so gorgeously layered, reflecting hidden trauma and repressed memories. It’s some of the best TV I watched all of last year, and most of this year,… Read more
Sep 20
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Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, TV Movie or Dramatic Special: Maria Schrader, Unorthodox
Maria Schrader directed all four parts of Netflix’s Unorthodox, which is one of the more understated offerings in…
Sep 20
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Getting such a “June Carter Cash in Walk The Line” vibe from Reese Witherspoon’s back-and-forth with Jimmy Kimmel.
Sep 20
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One of the least surprising wins of the night, but it also sets up the next sweep of the night. Watchmen is now two…
Sep 20
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Okay, I also had a Hulk vs. Wolverine joke for this... but I had Hugh Jackman winning the Emmy. But Mark Ruffalo’s…
Sep 20
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I adore Regina King for so many reasons, not least of which is making sure we could see her Breonna Taylor tee as she accepts her award.
Sep 20
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Schitt’s Creek is the first basic cable show to win Outstanding Comedy at the Emmys—so traditional outlets aren’t obsolete yet! Read more
Sep 20
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Zendaya speaking on the importance of lived experiences in storytelling... you love to see it.