The Race to 160 Noms: Networks Strive to Break Emmy Record for Total Nominations
variety.comClayton Davis The 74th Emmy Awards nominations could set some records, and make history — whether it’s actors or studios or streamers, everyone is looking to dominate the headlines.
The most exciting record is the 160 nominations in one year by a studio — that was set in 2020 by Netflix. Right now, it looks like Netflix, Hulu and HBO all have enough strong contenders to bring them close to that number.For instance, in drama, HBO and HBO Max have “Succession,” “Euphoria” and “Winning Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty”; in comedy series, “Barry,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “The Flight Attendant,” “Hacks” and “And Just Like That…” all are contenders; and in limited series, “The White Lotus,” “The Staircase,” “Scenes From a Marriage” and “Station Eleven” are key players in the competition.
Netflix can easily land in striking distance of its own record with dramas “Squid Game,” “Ozark,” “Stranger Things” and “Bridgerton,” as well as limited series including “Maid,” “Inventing Anna” and “Midnight Mass.” Unfortunately for the streamer, it’s lacking a little in the comedy realm, with previously nominated “Cobra Kai,” “Emily in Paris” and “Russian Doll” struggling in the highly competitive field.Read more: Variety’s Awards Circuit Emmys Predictions Hub.Hulu’s only drama hopefuls are “Nine Perfect Strangers” and “Wu-Tang: An American Saga,” which aren’t expected to light up the tally.
However, with comedies such as “Only Murders in the Building,” “The Great” and “Pen15” and hit limited series “Dopesick,” “The Dropout,” “Pam and Tommy,” “The Girl From Plainville” and “Candy,” the streamer can rack up nominations.It’s been rare for a network (and now cabler and streamer) to grab more than one nomination in a single category.
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