The 2017 Emmy nominations are coming soon. The nominations will be announced July 13th. What shows might get the nod? There are a good number of contenders on either end, for comedies and dramas. It’s certainly too early to try and declare who will win. However, with seven open slots in either category, several shows are definitely deserving. Here is a list of dream nominations for both categories.
2BEST COMEDY CHOICES
There’s a number of deserving comedies, on networks and cable channels. Many of the shows are returning hits, with a few fresh faces. Though there are some predictable nominations, but this list has some unconventional choices. Including one series that has been overlooked for far too long.
VEEP
Veep has dominated the comedy category for years. The show has won Best Comedy for the past two years, dethroning Modern Family. While the show lost creator Armando Iannucci as show runner last year, it didn’t lose steam. The show still has its trademark biting wit, even five years in. Whether or not it wins again, Veep has certainly earned another Emmy nomination.
ATLANTA
Donald Glover’s new project Atlanta is a fantastic new show. The series captures Glover’s insight into the rap industry, and the wittiness of his comedy days. The series is wonderfully surreal, providing a unique slice-of-life tale. It also features great performances by Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz, and Lakeith Stanfield. Atlanta got a TON of love at the Golden Globes, which likely means the Emmys will show similar love.
IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA
The fact that the show has never been nominated is insane. It’s Always Sunny has been on for 12 SEASONS. It’s tackled huge societal issues, in incredibly comedic fashion. The show has so many quotable moments and hilariously inept characters. In many ways, it’s a staple of modern TV comedy. While The Gang says they don’t REALLY care about Emmys, they are due recognition. It’s Always Sunny is, quite frankly, too good to not nominate.
SILICON VALLEY
HBO’s tech comedy is equally brilliant and depraved. Silicon Valley, created by Mike Judge, is still fantastic four seasons in. The show often lives in the shadow of Veep, but don’t let that discourage you from watching it. The show has been nominated for Best Comedy since it began. With a great new season, there’s no sign of nominations stopping for the show.
MASTER OF NONE
Master of None’s first season got insane critical love. Aziz Ansari’s Netflix series was a great way to look into Ansari’s life. Master of None takes a great look into being an Indian-American in entertainment. The series grabbed several Emmy nominations for the first season. It seems quite likely the new season will grab a few more.
BLACK-ISH
Black-Ish is a solid sitcom from ABC. The show has tackled social issues through great comedy for four years. It’s a great show that follows the classic sitcom formula. The show feels nice and familiar, with humor updated for the modern day. Its leading lady, Tracee Ellis Ross, just took home the Golden Globe for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy. With that momentum, it seems likely Black-Ish will score a few comedy nominations at the Emmys.
CASUAL
This may be the longest shot on the list. Hulu’s still a relatively new player in original programming. However, Casual has quietly been a phenomenal comedy. The show follows two adult siblings, Valerie and Alex, as well as Valerie’s daughter Laura. Casual explores relationships in the modern day, without taking a preachy, anti-technology route. The show is smart and emotional, and well worth an Emmys nod.
OTHER POSSIBILITIES: Modern Family, Transparent, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, You’re The Worst
