HBO’s ‘The Night Of’ Review and Jalal’s Take Continues into Emmy Week

HBO Drama ‘The Night Of’ Burns Slowly

The newest prestige HBO drama The Night Of  shows all the signs of being a strong entry in HBO’s cache of quality television. It offers an intriguing murder mystery peppered with interesting characters and allusions to larger social issues. It does exactly what it should to warrant awards consideration. HBO certainly seems high on it. It released the series on HBO Go and HBO Now the same night as the Game of Thrones season finale, giving the show an enviable platform from which to spring. Then, given all of this, why doesn’t the drama feel like more of a revelation? The Night Of

Jalal’s Take: The TV Movie Emmy Race

Jalal looks at the TV Movie race. With few contenders outside of the obvious All the Way and Confirmation (both from the HBO factory), is there room for far-fetched picks like HBO’s red-headed stepchild 7 Days in Hell or a Funny Or Die-based Trump protest vote? TV Movie

Jalal’s Take: Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Jalal’s analysis of the Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Emmy race looks at whether or not anyone else has momentum to win or will Julia Louis-Dreyfus continue her domination, making it a fifth win in a row for Veep? Will Girls recent creative resurgence bring Lena Dunham back into the fold? Will Emmy finally recognize black-ish’s Tracee Ellis Ross? And will Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s Rachel Bloom continue her 2016 awards season dominance? Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Jalal’s Take: The Writing Categories

Jalal looks at the Emmy writing races. What new shows could break in (Master of None, Mr. Robot)? What shows will repeat (Game of Thrones, Veep? What shows ruined their chances by submitting poorly (Better Call Saul)? Writing