Lovecraft Country, a series that was essentially canceled by HBO when it decided not to make a second season, racking up 18 nominations, including best drama series? Netflix's middling comedy
Emily in Paris, widely ridiculed for snagging a Golden Globe nomination this year, also nominated for a best comedy series Emmy?
Thankfully, the nominations announced this year were mostly devoid of head-scratching choices and did an admirable job of reflecting both promising newcomers and old masters during a period when lockdowns threatened to cripple the industry. It's a heartening sign that it will take more than a pandemic to wipe out innovation and quality work in today's TV universe.