This is a first in Emmy history — a top series field features prequels to two series that had won the category multiple times.
HBO’s Game Of thrones prequel House of the Dragon and AMC’s Breaking Bad prequel Better Call Saul are both nominated for Outstanding Drama Series.
Game Of Thrones had been nominated eight times in the category, winning four times while Breaking Bad had gotten five nominations, winning twice.
It’s rare for spinoffs from iconic TV series to match their predecessors’ commercial and critical success, so House of the Dragon and Better Call Saul already have beaten the odds by being ratings hits for their networks while also landing major award nominations.
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