Title: Emmy Awards 2022 Predictions: A Comprehensive Overview
Introduction
The Emmy Awards, the most prestigious recognition for excellence in television, are on the horizon. As the anticipation among television enthusiasts mounts, Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter’s executive editor of awards coverage, has offered his insights on the potential winners. This article presents an expanded version of Feinberg’s predictions for the Emmy Awards 2022 across various categories, drawing upon consultations with voters, analysis of marketing campaigns, and the history of the Emmys itself.
Best Drama Series
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The frontrunner for the Best Drama Series category is “Succession” (HBO/Max), a gripping tale of power struggles within a wealthy media family. The critically acclaimed limited series “The White Lotus” (HBO/Max) and the highly anticipated “The Last of Us” (HBO/Max) are close contenders. Other potential nominees include the well-established “Better Call Saul” (AMC), the eagerly awaited “House of the Dragon” (HBO/Max), and the highly anticipated “Andor” (Disney+). The perennial favorite “The Crown” (Netflix) and the intriguing “Yellowjackets” (Showtime) round out the list.
Best Comedy Series
In the Best Comedy Series category, the dark comedy “The Bear” (FX) stands as a frontrunner. “Ted Lasso” (Apple TV+), known for its heartwarming and hilarious storytelling, is a strong competitor, along with the fresh and promising “Abbott Elementary” (ABC). Other potential nominees include “Barry” (HBO/Max), “Jury Duty” (Amazon Freevee), and the acclaimed “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Amazon). “Only Murders in the Building” (Hulu) and the anticipated “Wednesday” (Netflix) complete the list.
Best Limited or Anthology Series
In the Best Limited or Anthology Series category, “Beef” (Netflix) emerges as a potential winner, followed closely by “Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” (Netflix) and the captivating “Daisy Jones & the Six” (Amazon). The thought-provoking “Fleishman Is in Trouble” (FX) and the highly anticipated “Obi-Wan Kenobi” (Disney+) round out the predictions.
Best TV Movie
In the Best TV Movie category, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story” (Roku Channel) is projected to take home the award, with “Prey” (Hulu) and “Fire Island” (Hulu) as close contenders. “Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas” (NBC) and “Hocus Pocus 2” (Disney+) complete the predicted nominations.
Best Variety Talk Series
The frontrunner in the Best Variety Talk Series category is “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” (CBS), closely followed by “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (ABC) and “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah” (Comedy Central). The thought-provoking “The Problem With Jon Stewart” (Apple TV+) and the engaging “Late Night With Seth Meyers” (NBC) complete the projected nominations.
Best Scripted Variety Series
In the Best Scripted Variety Series category, “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” (HBO/Max) is anticipated to secure the win, with “Saturday Night Live” (NBC) and “A Black Lady Sketch Show” (HBO/Max) as potential challengers.
Best Variety Special (Live)
“The Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show Starring Rihanna” (Fox) is predicted to take home the award in the Best Variety Special (Live) category. Other contenders include “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage” (Netflix), “Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium” (Disney+), “The Oscars” (ABC), and “The 75th Annual Tony Awards” (CBS).
Best Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)
Among the competitors in the Best Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) category, “John Mulaney: Baby J” (Netflix) leads the pack, followed by “Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love” (NBC), “Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music & Laughter” (ABC), and “Trevor Noah: I Wish You Would” (Netflix). “Wanda Sykes: I’m an Entertainer” (Netflix) and “Lizzo: Live in Concert” (HBO/Max) complete the predictions.
Best Documentary or Nonfiction Series
“The U.S. and the Holocaust” (PBS) is projected to win in the Best Documentary or Nonfiction Series category. Other potential nominees include “Secrets of the Elephants” (Nat Geo), “100 Foot Wave” (HBO/Max), “The 1619 Project” (Hulu), and “Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni and Tupac Shakur” (FX).
Best Documentary or Nonfiction Special
The predictions for the Best Documentary or Nonfiction Special category include “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie” (Apple TV+), “Being Mary Tyler Moore” (HBO/Max), “Judy Blume Forever” (Amazon), “Pamela: A Love Story” (Netflix), and “My Transparent Life” (Amazon).
Best Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special
The projected nominees in the Best Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special category include “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman and Volodymyr Zelenskyy” (Netflix), “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy” (CNN), “The Light We Carry: Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey” (Netflix), “The United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell” (CNN), and “Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi” (Hulu).
Best Structured Reality Program
For the Best Structured Reality Program category, “Queer Eye” (Netflix), known for its transformative journeys, emerges as the frontrunner. Other contenders include “Shark Tank” (ABC), “Love Is Blind” (Netflix), “Antiques Roadshow” (PBS), and “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” (Food).
Best Unstructured Reality Program
In the Best Unstructured Reality Program category, “RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked” (MTV) secures the leading position, with “Welcome to Wrexham” (FX), “Indian Matchmaking” (Netflix), “Selling Sunset” (Netflix), and “Vanderpump Rules” (Bravo) also vying for nominations.
Best Reality Competition Program
The Best Reality Competition Program category includes formidable contenders such as “RuPaul’s Drag Race” (MTV), “The Voice” (NBC), “The Amazing Race” (CBS), “Top Chef” (Bravo), and “Survivor” (CBS).
Best Game Show
In the Best Game Show category, “Jeopardy!” (Syndicated) is expected to be a strong contender, followed by “That’s My Jam” (NBC), “The Price Is Right” (CBS), “Wheel of Fortune” (Syndicated), and “Family Feud” (Syndicated).
Conclusion
While these predictions are subject to change, they provide valuable insights into the possible outcomes at the upcoming Emmy Awards. As the countdown to the awards ceremony proceeds, television enthusiasts eagerly await the announcement of the nominees and the subsequent
