The thing with Severance is whether it peaks before voting is closed. The first season of The Great got writing and directing and voters were just discovering it. I believe it would’ve done better if there was more time. I do think Severance is in a better position, peaking  just in time.

I voted for Lacy because I’ve seen only a handful of limited series this year, but my thinking is that the show will manage to snag various acting nominations at the Emmys because to me, it seems like the most visible show of the bunch. It’s not a weak year, there are a lot of contenders, but none at the center of attention. Take Hamilton last…[Read more]

I haven’t been paying a lot of attention on this Emmy season, so forgive me for my silly question, but we would’ve known by now if HBO decided to switch Snook to lead? There’s no chance we get a surprise once the ballots are out?

Even if it makes sense creatively, the audience that made the first film a box office hit wouldn’t touch a musical.

For some reason I can’t upvote posts, but I completely agree with the post above. Hamm and Temple being in Fargo just makes sense. And even though the latest season was underwhelming, I do believe they can redeem themselves.

Top tier episode.

I’m really surprised how a recycled 41 turned out so good. I think it comes down to casting.

Off topic, I watched Australian Survivor for the first time because of Sandra joining the latest season. I won’t spoil anything, just sharing my thoughts. The season had one of the most entertaining pre-merge episodes for me. I rarely love the pre…[Read more]

I still don’t know how I feel about this season, but weirdly, I think I prefer the episodes without the main cast. I’ve found them more capturing.

But yeah, I don’t see the show having any shot at winning an Emmy above the line. Maybe writing or directing, but it’s a competitive year on the comedy side.

Even the writer/director on Twitter warned that they didn’t know upfront this would be a mid-season finale and therefore not to expect cliffhangers, but damn! I fear for Kim now more than ever.

The cinematography was top-notch.

I really hate we had to lose a strong player due to a silly twist. I’m still amazed how they kept every stupid twist from last season and yet we have a far better season.

Drea had a potential to be a great player, but I think she played a very passive game. I really liked her, but damn, you don’t tell anyone about your advantages! I was hop…[Read more]

What’s most impressive to me is seeing an SNL alum being so good at drama.

I might jinx it by putting it out there, but I really think Odenkirk has a shot at winning Lead Actor with Succession vote-splitting and Squid Game fading.

Can we at least nominate her at our GoldDerby awards since the Emmys won’t touch the show?

As soon as they vote Maryanne out, I want her in the corner of the screen reacting to every episode.

Not a current SNL cast member, please.

Having two categories Guest Actor and Guest Actress in a Series seems reasonable to me. It would make limited series performances eligible.

I’d like to see shortlisted guest categories by a jury like the BAFTAs do in order to avoid name-checks and cameos. Ideally, they would ban SNL hosts from being eligible, as well.

Not that anyone cares (nor should you), but I’ll be skipping the ceremony this year, which is rare for me. It’s not just one reason, but a bunch of them, like losing interest or most importantly, the Academy itself creating a mess of the event.

When the predictions centre opened, I put Drive My Car and The Worst Person in the World in Screen…[Read more]

Cumberbatch

Drive My Car in Adapted

The Worst Person in the World in Original