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THB #132 : Emmy Nom Ad-Bait, Pt 1

THB #132 : Emmy Nom Ad-Bait, Pt 1

The Emmy of My Enemy Is The Enemy of My Emmy

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May 10, 2022
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It’s that Emmy push time of year. And so, as someone who consumes and loves a lot of television and needs advertising to keep this newsletter free, it’s time I dive into the fray!!!

It’s interesting. Television critics hold their turf more tightly than film critics have. They won’t just let anyone in, even if they have a lot of history in TV, interview a lot of television talent, and watch everything. So I am going to be writing this summer to find my place in the world of television criticism and as a fully fledged (oh my!) influencer.

I will not being trying to duplicate what others do… I will be bringing my perspective, for better or worse. Hopefully, this will amuse and inform.

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OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES

So here is the skinny… of the 8 series that were nominated last year, only 3 (The Handmaid’s Tale, This Is Us, and Bridgerton) had seasons that can be nominated this year.

But wait!!! Five series that were nominated 2 years ago and not eligible for the last Emmys are back! Succe…

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