Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeSome years, it’s easy to predict Emmy nominations and winners. And then there’s 2020.
The COVID-19 pandemic put a halt on in-person campaigning, and delayed some major contenders from making it into this year’s eligibility window.
It also kept Television Academy members at home, where they presumably had a chance to watch more TV than usual. Plus, as the Academy begins vetting its voting body, a more active and perhaps younger base could bring some surprises.The result might be a shake up of the status quo.
Already, there won’t be repeat winners in the top scripted categories, as last year’s big winners — drama “Game of Thrones” and comedy “Fleabag” — ended their runs and are no longer eligible.
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