Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large If this year’s Emmy ballots are any indication, the era of Peak TV may truly be over — which FX boss John Landgraf has of course been predicting for some time.
There are 163 dramas, 95 comedies and 51 limited/anthology series that have been submitted — down from 171 dramas, 118 comedies and 61 limited/anthology series last year.
That’s still a lot of TV, but with fewer contenders comes the possibility of more dark horses getting noticed. Regular readers of this column have seen me tubthump for some favorites over the years — including correcting the injustice of “Better Call Saul” never winning an Emmy.
But as you head to the virtual Emmy ballot box, there are a few other worthy entrants that I think you should keep in mind. Let’s start with the full selection of comedies that make you feel something, that really give you a sense of character and place.
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