The American Television Academy has sparked outrage at Netflix by overlooking its golden goose in the latest Emmy nominations announced yesterday. Shockingly, "Squid Game" Season 2 failed to secure a single nod, a glaring omission that has left the streaming giant’s top brass fuming.
While "The Bear" racked up 13 nominations, the highly anticipated South Korean blockbuster from Hwang Dong-hyuk — who some argue is losing his edge —was completely ignored. This is particularly puzzling given that the first season walked away with six Emmys in its heyday.
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The snub doesn’t diminish the series’ cultural impact, but it raises eyebrows. Netflix’s head of content, Bela Bajaria, told journalists she’s both surprised and disappointed by this “egregious injustice.” Yet, let’s be real: Season 2 of the iconic show struggles to fit the Emmy mold. Academy voters have grown increasingly critical of franchises, especially those perceived as overexploited, and this could explain the cold shoulder.
