Why ‘The Bear’ and ‘Shogun’ Should Be Top Contenders for Writing Emmys
variety.comThe Bear,” competing for the comedy trophy, overflowed with compelling storytelling, but only one episode, titled “Fishes,” was submitted.
On the drama side, FX’s “Shōgun” was strong over the course of 10 episodes. However, the premiere, “Anjin,” is impossible to ignore.
Here, senior awards editor Clayton Davis and TV critic Alison Herman make the argument for each. Read: All Primetime Emmy predictions in every category on Variety’s Awards Circuit. “The Bear” (FX) – “Fishes” by Christopher Storer and Joanna Calo It’s rare to watch TV and realize what you are seeing isn’t just another episode of your favorite series: You could be witnessing one of the best episodes of television.
Viewers may recall similar moments in other series, such as the seventh season of “Mad Men” with “The Suitcase,” or, more recently while watching the demise of Logan Roy during “Connor’s Wedding,” the third episode of the final season of “Succession.” Written by co-showrunners Christopher Storer and Joanna Calo, “Fishes” jumped back five years to a heated Christmas dinner at the Berzatto household.
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