We are rejoined by AD TV’s Emmy expert Jalal Haddad for a closer look at the 2021 Emmy Drama categories. Netflix’s The Crown largely dominated the TV Drama awards scene since premiering last fall. And rightly so. Season four of the Emmy-winning series arguably emerges as its most entertaining. It introduces the Charles and Diana drama as well as Gillian Anderson’s brilliant take on Margaret Thatcher. It also received a record number of acting nominations for the series, managing nominations in every available acting race — three in Supporting Actress in a Drama Series alone. But will those nominations translate into actual wins? If not, then what else steps into the winner’s circle. That’s the main topic for this week’s deep dive into the 2021 Emmy Drama races.

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This week, the Water Cooler Podcast gang is joined by AD TV’s Emmy expert Jalal Haddad to look closely at the 2021 Emmy Comedy categories. Sure, nearly all signs point to a very good night for AppleTV+’s Ted Lasso, but what other series could possibly upset? Are there certain categories that point to how much of a race this really is? We give our current predictions in the Comedy races and look at potential upsets as we head into the home stretch.

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The Flight Attendant became an immediate sensation because of its crackling writing and swift direction. We should not forget, however, how impeccably cast the HBO Max series is. Casting directors John Papsidera and Beth Bowling were excited to dive into a series that allows its actors to portray a huge array of emotions and situations

Every performer associated with the show subverts your expectations. Kaley Cuoco has never been better as a woman who didn’t realize how deep her own problems run. We fell in love with Rosie Perez because of her no-nonsense attitude and her bigger than life persona, but her Megan is lonely and desperate for a meaningful connection. Michiel Huisman is given the herculean task of playing a character that lives on the subconscious of our heroine.

The writing on the page of a script can sing on its own, but a carefully crafted ensemble breathes life into a new series. If anyone on The Flight Attendant didn’t vibe with the playful, tricky tone, they would stick out like a sore thumb. It is one of the best casts of the season.

 

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We’ve finally reached Phase 2 of the 2021 Emmy season. That’s when voting members of the Television Academy make their final decisions and vote for their favorites. Given that, we here at the Water Cooler Podcast like to make our personal pleas for Emmy love. So, in our annual “TV Academy, Hear Our Plea” segment, we do just that. We beg the Television Academy to take a look at some of our favorite television from the 2021 Emmy season. After all, we’re not above begging.

What are some of your personal favorites? Sound off in the comments and join in!

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HBO’s limited series The White Lotus wrapped its 6-episode run this weekend. As we expected, Twitter was ablaze with all kinds of hot takes. Many found Mike White’s razor-sharp satire and brilliant performances guided them to a satisfying (if extremely uncomfortable) experience. However, nearly as many were put off by the series’ tone and portrayal of diverse characters. Joey and Clarence already weighed in heavily on the series, so Megan finally gets to offer her take. We discuss the ups and downs of the series, its reaction on social media, and whether or not it can go all the way to the 2022 Emmy season.

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In this week’s podcast, we’re continuing our exploration of the 2021 Emmy races. It’s time for the Guest acting Emmy races in both Drama and Comedy categories. To help us sort through the nominees, Joey and Megan are joined by special guest Eddie Mouradian. Who are the frontrunners? Who are the potential spoilers? Join us for this deep dive into one of the more challenging Emmy categories.

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The Emmy cycle brings dozens of unique categories. However, one of the most wonderfully esoteric remains the Main Title Design race. Sure, there are your obvious contenders (Game of Thrones comes to mind), but every so often, we’re hit with bizarre wins that thrill and boggle the mind. Our most recent astonishment is Stranger Things’ 2017 win for its slowly appearing main title. It’s iconic, sure, but great? We look at this year’s crop of nominees and try to spot the early frontrunner.

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AppleTV+’s Ted Lasso feels set to dominate this year’s Emmy Awards. It’s no coincidence that AppleTV+ released its second season just before the start of final round Emmy voting. Will that strategy work in the end? How does season two of Ted Lasso stack up against its award-winning freshman outing?

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The Water Cooler Gang reveals their favorite TV shows of 2021 (so far).

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It’s a big day in the Emmy world, so Team ADTV celebrates by offering you a video podcast. Here’s the audio for our podcast listeners! We gather around the Water Cooler to discuss our reactions to today’s 73rd Emmy Nominations. What pleased us? What disappointed us? We all have different takes on today’s noms, so the podcast is a long one.

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