Tie Goes to the Showrunner

Netflix and HBO seem to dominate our discussions about the future of TV. So it makes sense that those two would would share the Emmy crown on Monday night. Here’s a list of all the winners. It was a pretty boring show, and I’m not sure the lineup of nominees accurately reflects the quality of television these days. But let’s pause to give a shout-out to Henry Winkler who won his first Emmy for his (often hilarious) role as Gene Cousineau in Barry. (Yes, it’s true. The Fonz never won an Emmy…)

+ Here’s my pick for best TV actress over the past few years: Carrie Coon’s Existential Journey to TV Stardom.