The television industry is contracting, and fast. Peak TV has already peaked, and the number of new shows being made year-on-year is shrinking all the time. Before long, if things continue like this, there won’t be space for a snubs and surprises article like this when the Emmy nominations are announced, because there won’t be enough shows for either.
The Emmys seem to know this, too, which is why today’s nominations were filled with more snubs and surprises than ever. Look at the nomination list and even the most passive viewer will find something to become wildly apoplectic about.
