As you are aware I often
come painfully late when it comes to learning about both the nominations and
awards of groups certain critical groups. I’m writing this update because in
this case, I’m only half as late as usual.
I gave an announcement on
the Peabody nominations when they came out last April but when they occurred in
early June I didn’t update anybody. However, since last night the Television
Critics Association had its annual awards – and its first in-person awards
since 2019 – I felt now would be a good time to give my readers some updates.
Considering the Emmy nominations are just a few days away, better to strike
when the iron is hot.
So let’s deal with the
Peabodys first.
The awards I should mention
are a mix of last year and this year but I’m in favor of most of them. The most
relevant one is the least surprising The Bear won for Season 2. Reservation
Dogs, however, was also awarded a prize and in a very pleasing twist Somebody
Somewhere, clearly for Season 2. Jury Duty also took a prize.
The Last of Us took
a prize which will mean much for fans of the franchise and it should not come
as a shock that Last Week Tonight won, though it was for its episode
dealing with the Israel/Hamas War.
As for limited series and TV
movies, I was thrilled to see Fellow Travelers among those honored and
overjoyed to see one of the best TV movies of last year Reality honored.
I do question the recognition for Dead Ringers but I won’t complain.
As for documentary there
were quite a few I’d actually seen, all on HBO Max. All That Breathes which
dealt with the attempt to save the black kite bird in New Delhi, All The
Beauty and the Bloodshed, which took a deep look into the photography and
activism of Nan Golden and The Stroll, the story of a strip of street in
New York that was once frequented by trans sex workers. HBO may have changed
much recently but the power of its documentaries has never wavered.
Last night the TCA’s took
place. You might not be shocked to know that the big winner was Shogun. It
took Outstanding Achievement in Drama, Program of the Year, Outstanding New
Program and Anna Sawai won Individual Achievement in Drama. Baby Reindeers victory
in Best Limited Series is hardly unanticipated.
But Comedy might show its
share of the tide turning against The Bear. Because Hacks took
the prize for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy, the first time The Bear has
lost a comedy award since January. Jean Smart took the prize for Best Actress
in a Comedy, which may very well mean she is on track for her third Emmy.
Bluey took
the prize for Best Children’s Programming. (It also won that award from the
Peabodys.” The Traitors managed a triumph in Best Reality programming
for those who care. But in a major shock Outstanding Achievement in Variety,
Talk or Sketch went to a first-year presence in this group: John Mulaney
Presents: Everybody’s In LA. Can Mulaney shake up the field? And Doctor
Who fans might be pleasantly surprised to see it was the winner in Family
programming though its chances of recognition in the Emmys are gently,
speaking, remote.
On a private note, I’m
deeply honored that the TCA chose to honor Andre Braugher, who I consider one
of the greatest actors of all time and equally proud that the heritage prize
went to Twin Peaks.
And while I seriously doubt
the Kids Choice Awards will influence anybody, I’m intrigued by at least some
of the nominees and winners for favorite Family TV Show. Young Sheldon and
Iain Armitage took the prize for Family TV Show and Favorite Male TV star. Abbott
Elementary and both Quinta Brunson and Janelle James were among the
nominees and Loki and Tom Hiddleston remain outside favorites. Rosario
Dawson was nominated for Ashoka and the Critics Choice did nominate her
for Best Actress. (And I’m impress that at least theirs one group that
acknowledges the quality of Teen Titans GO as an animated series.)
All right, everybody. Be
back this week for the Emmy nominations. I expected to be disappointed as
always.
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