What Shows Will Follow ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Fleabag’s’ Emmy Wins?
Joe Otterson TV ReporterDrama and comedy series previously nominated but not yet winners at the Emmys, this could be your year.The incumbent victors, HBO’s “Game of Thrones” in drama and Amazon Prime Video’s “Fleabag” in comedy, wrapped up their runs last year, making their wins the sweet cherry on top of already successful series. So which show is the heir apparent in these coveted categories? If history is any indicator, a past nominee is more likely to get the nod this year than a newcomer.“The proliferation of streaming services has diluted the possibility of consecutive wins to an extent, unless there’s a bonafide cultural phenomenon like ‘Game of Thrones,’” says awards consultant Richard Licata of Licata & Co.