Why Peak TV Has Made Emmy Voting Almost Impossible

Why Peak TV Has Made Emmy Voting Almost Impossible No images? [Click here]( ID=167008;size=700x180;setID=527264;uid={EMAIL}5862038;click=template_daily_awards_wrap_up [Daily Awards Wrap Up] August 19, 2022 [- - -] Why Peak TV Has Made Emmy Voting Almost Impossible Between the expansion of nominees and the enormous amount of quality TV, it’s hard to pick a favorite in many of the top categories [- - -] By Jason Clark [Emmy nominated drama actors] Left to right: Jeremy Strong, Bob Odenkirk, Jason Bateman, Adam Scott, Lee Jung-jae, Brian Cox Who would have thought that “Sophie’s Choice,” a wrenchingly sad 1982 drama starring Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline, would enter the common vernacular to represent the hardship of choosing a favorite? But indeed, especially during awards seasons (ironic, given Streep won her second Oscar for said film and seemingly no one voted against her), you hear voters everywhere talking about their “Sophie’s Choice” votes with an almost-instant regret of having to do so. Honestly, Sophie’s psychologically destructive choice between her two children of her two children can’t be compared to filling out an Emmy ballot. But in 2022, as the 20,000-plus members of the Television Academy face their last few days of voting, the choices are as difficult as they’ve ever been, with many top categories offering a tossup between as many as eight strong contenders. FX honcho [John Landgraf might well have been correct when he said that “Peak TV” is happening this year](. The expansion of nominees seemed inevitable given that there are over 500 shows on the air yearly, but has it also created an embarrassment of riches. This is an era in which clearly defined genres are melding into one rich hodgepodge, especially with the once-mighty primetime 22-minute sitcoms and 42-minute dramas being recognized less and less often, while prominent drama series episodes are being allowed to run almost as long as, well, “Sophie’s Choice.” ID=167008;size=300x250;setID=523257;uid={EMAIL}5862038;click=template_daily_awards_wrap_up There are a few early favorites already for sure: [“Succession”]( seems pretty unbeatable in reclaiming Outstanding Drama Series glory after being on hiatus last year, and it’s truly hard to believe the lovefests for actors like Jean Smart (“Hacks”) and Brett Goldstein (“Ted Lasso”) won’t continue one more year. But there are categories in which choosing a victor would, in the words of the late Nora Ephron, “make coffee nervous.” Let’s take a look at one rock-solid category, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, and break down why there could truly be six different outcomes on Sept. 12. [Continue reading Jason Clark’s column here.]( Read More of TheWrap’s Awards coverage [HERE](. [- - -] [Follow us on Facebook]( [Follow us on Twitter]( [Follow us on Instagram]( [Follow us on Linkedin]( TheWrap 1808 Stanford Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90404 [Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. If you are no longer interested you can [unsubscribe instantly](.