"Bo Burnham: Inside," the virtuosic musical extravaganza that captured the isolation brought on by the pandemic in ways that were hilarious and heartbreaking, won three Emmys last year, though not the main category that was presented during the televised ceremony. That award, outstanding variety special, went to "Hamilton," a 5-year-old recording of Lin-Manuel Miranda's popular musical.
I mention this not to relitigate the past — though I'm tempted, as Burnham's special was the best thing on TV last year and I can't think of a bigger whiff in the history of the Emmys — but to point out that amid all the campaigning for comedy, drama and limited series, some of the most worthy shows are the ones a bit further off the radar. Hopefully, voters will have been paying attention. Here are seven that deserve consideration.
"The Beatles: Get Back" (Disney+)
