2020 has been an amazing year for television, so it’s pretty much impossible to include all the good shows and performances on the list of Emmy nominations. Here are a few snubs and surprises that left everyone puzzled.
Snub: Normal People
Paul Mescal scored an Emmy nod for his performance in Normal People, but his co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones deserved as much love. This romantic drama also failed to get a nod for outstanding limited series.
Surprise: The Mandalorian
The Emmy voters usually don’t go for fan-favorite sci-fi series, but even they couldn’t resist the power of the adorable Baby Yoda.
Snub: Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul received a nod for the best drama series, but its stars Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn weren’t recognized for delivering their best work to date this season.
Surprise: Euphoria
Zendaya had some pretty tough competition in the race for outstanding lead actress in a drama series. She managed to score the nomination over the likes of Nicole Kidman and Elisabeth Moss with her performance in Euphoria.
Snub: Big Little Lies
The first season of Big Little Lies was a huge hit with Emmy voters, but Laura Dern and Meryl Streep were the only stars of this show who managed to score nominations this year.
Surprise: What We Do in the Shadows
The outstanding comedy series nominations list featured some obvious choices and several wild cards, but a nod for the vampire comedy What We Do in the Shadows was something that no one saw coming.
