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Anybody bored by this yr’s Emmy winners simply hasn’t been paying consideration. This was a revolution. The concept that “Shōgun” may enter the drama race after which break the historical past books with 18 wins was astounding — and positive did not appear attainable even a yr in the past. The truth that “Hacks,” in its third season, may upset “The Bear” — even because the incumbent nonetheless smashed the document for many wins for a comedy in a single yr — has modified the steadiness of energy in that race.
After which there was maybe the most important shift of the evening: “The Traitors” ending the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” streak in actuality competitors collection. That is a discipline the place “The Superb Race” gained 10, “Drag Race” gained 5 and “The Voice” has 4 — so there wasn’t a lot motion within the class. “The Traitors” has not less than busted issues up, making for a extra dynamic enjoying discipline.
And in possibly essentially the most heartening information of all, viewership was up 54% from January’s delayed 2023 present. It was nonetheless a moderately small 6.87 million viewers, however not less than the quantity is not off course. And with most awards-show followers ready to observe clips on social media the subsequent day, any uptick in viewership is a large accomplishment.
It is a reminder that there’s nonetheless a considerable viewers invested of their favourite leisure programming. And it is an encouraging signal for subsequent yr, as there’s some new life to the competitors. With “Shōgun” not returning, the drama race shifts as soon as once more — and a spotlight can be again on new seasons of heavy hitters like “Home of the Dragon,” “Severance” and “Squid Recreation.” Additionally on deck for 2025 — it is only a query of when — are “The Final of Us” and “The White Lotus.” Exhibits on the rise embrace “Gradual Horses,” which can be much more of a pressure subsequent yr.