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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Lynn Elber | Associated Press Television Writer

Emmy nominations: Leading contender ‘Succession’ competes with trailblazer ‘Squid Game’

“Succession” stars Jeremy Strong (left) and Brian Cox, pictured at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in February, are up for Emmy Awards, as is their show. (FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES — “Succession” received a leading 25 Emmy nominations Tuesday, but the satirical drama about the rich and ruthless has a landmark rival in “Squid Game,” the first non-English language series to vie for television’s top honor.

“Squid Game,” a South Korea-set drama in which the poor are fodder for brutal games, earned a best drama nomination and 13 other bids for September’s Emmy Awards. “Succession” captured the best drama trophy and eight other awards when it last vied for Emmys, in 2020.

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