Emmy Nominations: The Good, The Bad, and The Snubbed

The Good:

- The Pitt is the best drama on television and it's not even close. I'm so happy for Noah Wyle (he better win!) and Katherine LaNasa. I'm confused as to why Shawn Hatosy is up for Guest Actor, but Sam Rockwell (for The White Lotus) had to go for Supporting??? They have about the same screen time and episode appearances, no? But whatever, I'm happy for both of them. 

- I love Slow Horses - I think it would be a much bigger hit if Apple tv+ actually advertised their shows better. I feel like they put all their money on pushing like 2 shows when they have a dozen every year that are the best tv has to offer. 

- WOW - they actually got the Comedy category right!! It matched my picks almost exactly, but I only put 7 shows on my list (I didn't put Only Murders, I think the last season was a mess). I do wish some more true sitcoms would get in (like Animal Control or St. Denis Medical), but overall, this is a great list in a very tough category. 

- Adolescence is great. I think it might be this year's Baby Reindeer and sweep. Which is a shame for The Penguin because that's a close call. I do still think Cristin Milioti will win (*crosses fingers*). 

- I'm not the biggest fan of The Last of Us. But, Joe Pantoliano blew me away with his episode. It's probably the only episode of the season I actually paid attention to. 

- I know it's mean, but I'm thrilled that The Handmaid's Tale & Elisabeth Moss were snubbed. That show should have ended at least 2 seasons ago and Moss is a terrible actress - nobody can convince me otherwise. 

- I never thought I would say this but Harrison Ford BETTER win! His performance in Shrinking is one of my favorites of the year. 

The Bad: 

- I like Severance just fine (it's good!), but 23 nominations is insane. 

- Paradise is a fun addictive drama, but it's not Emmy territory. Same for The Diplomat. 

- UGH...fucking Bowen Yang. I would rather be waterboarded than watch his SNL sketches.

- I knew Dying for Sex was well loved, but I thought the whole series was annoying and over-acted. Nominating Michelle Williams is a given (she's an awards darling), but the supporting cast too? Come ON. 

- I'm rolling my eyes hard at Black Mirror being nominated. That show hasn't been good in ages. 

- I'm not surprised at the love for The Studio (I love it too!), but LOL at that Guest Actor in a Comedy Series category. Martin Scorsese for an ACTING nomination? Playing a heightened version of himself? FUCK OFF. You just want Martin Scorsese to show up at the Emmys. Obvi. 

The Snubbed: 

- The entire supporting cast of The Pitt should be nominated - I'm shocked it didn't dominate the categories, but The White Lotus did. Taylor Dearden, Tracy Ifeachor, Isa Briones, Fiona Dourif, Gerran Howell, Supriya Ganesh. ALL OF THEM!

- If you're going to nominate shows like Paradise and The Diplomat, then at least pick the best one - and that's Black Doves. I think Kiera Knightley is deserving too. 

- I knew The White Lotus would dominate the supporting categories (I thought it would all be split between that and The Pitt actors), but my favorite one - Michelle Monaghan didn't get in and that makes me sad. It wasn't as showy as the others, but not all performances can be showy. 

- Kaitlyn Dever did score a nomination for The Last of Us, but she should have been nominated for Apple Cider Vinegar. She's so incredible on that series. 

- No Jack Lowden??! But he's so hot! Come on, Emmys!