Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeYes, welcome to my annual plea for the Emmys to expand some of its key categories to a nice round 10 slots.
Perhaps I’m a broken record on this, but hear me out. Peak TV is still alive and well, and even in a pandemic year, the volume of original scripted fare is astronomical.
Granted, basic cable has pulled back from first-run dramas and comedies, but the rise of new streaming services has made up for it — and has brought more so-called prestige fare to the forefront.I know this is in direct contrast to the prevailing feeling this year that it was a struggle to identify enough nominees for this year’s ballots.
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