Game of Thrones has slashed its way to a record-setting 32 Emmy nominations for its eighth and final season.
The showing by Game of Thrones has led HBO back to dominance over Netflix, the streaming service that bumped it last year from its longtime Emmy dominance.
The bloodthirsty saga’s total eclipsed the all-time series record of 27 nods earned by NYPD Blue in 1994.
If Game of Thrones defends it best drama series title and claims a fourth trophy, it will join the quartet of most-honoured dramas that includes Hill Street Blues, LA Law, The West Wing and Mad Men.
But remember how lots of GoT fans weren’t really happy with the final season? Well they’re certainly not happy about how many nods it’s received at the prestigious awards. And they’re not afraid to express their anger on Twitter!
Is Game of Thrones mad they weren't nominated in the comedy category considering how big of a joke that final season was #Emmys
— Kristi McNair (@cocoakristis) July 16, 2019
So that garbage season of game of thrones got nominated for 32 emmys? huh pic.twitter.com/MvUxEwBoS4
— ✨ (i love you 3000) (@wiiissssss) July 16, 2019
@GraceRandolph even with the worst reviews and the biggest fan backlash,Game of Thrones received its highest number if views this season and 32 freaking Emmy nominations.I need a video on this pic.twitter.com/BuC9s8rgMd
— Sibusiso Sibeko (@Sibusis02947579) July 16, 2019
thinking about how game of thrones got nominated for best drama series, best writing and best directing at the emmys….i'm trying to understand… pic.twitter.com/ydsp46kjLA
— Elena🌟 (@artpop_stew) July 16, 2019
All the Game of Thrones actors deserves emmys but the show itself doesn’t for that last season. All other seasons prolly the GOAT
— RP. (@Rikkaaaye) July 16, 2019
The last episode of Game Of Thrones was nominated for an Emmy for outstanding writing….WHATTT pic.twitter.com/zlgrQAQsun
— Morgz (@morgzduffy) July 16, 2019
I’ll say it: Game of Thrones got WAY more Emmy nominations than it deserved. Fight me! pic.twitter.com/nItIQGXvQ5
— Samuel Erdahl (@samuelerdahl) July 16, 2019
Series star Emilia Clarke’s decision to seek a best actress nomination after a series of supporting actress bids paid off.
She’s competing in a category that’s notable for its diversity, including past winner Viola Davis for How to Get Away with Murder and repeat nominee Sandra Oh for Killing Eve, who has a second chance to become the first actress of Asian descent to win the trophy.
Last year’s best comedy series The Marvelous Mrs Maisel led the comedy pack with 20 bids, including for its star and defending champion Rachel Brosnahan.
She’ll vie with Emmy record-holder Julia Louis-Dreyfus of Veep, who didn’t compete in last year’s awards because her breast cancer treatment delayed production of the political satire.
Louis-Dreyfus, who with Cloris Leachman shares the record for most Emmys won by a performer – eight – has a shot at solo glory if she wins again.
Other top nominees include the nuclear disaster miniseries Chernobyl with 19 nominations and Saturday Night Live, which regularly employed Robert De Niro to play Robert Mueller last season, with 18.
When They See Us, the miniseries that dramatised the Central Park Five case and its aftermath, received 16 bids.
The 71st Emmy Awards will air on September 22, with the host yet to be announced.
Find a full list of nominations here!
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