Why Do the Emmys Hate Genre TV?
Andor, Fallout, and What We Do in the Shadows Get Snubbed Again
The Emmys came and went, and once again, fans of pop culture were left scratching their heads. The big winners were the usual “prestige” darlings — The Pitt takes home Outstanding Drama Series, The Studio gets Outstanding Comedy Series, and Stephen Colbert snags another trophy for his late-night political routine. Yawn.
Meanwhile, the shows people actually care about? Pretty much ignored.
The Usual Snubs
- Andor – A masterclass in Star Wars storytelling, one of the best written and acted series in years. It walked away with a technical award for visual effects. Cool… but this was worthy of Best Drama.
- Fallout – One of the most-watched video game adaptations ever, delivering a sharp mix of dark humor and post-apocalyptic thrills. You wouldn’t know it from Emmy night.
- What We Do in the Shadows – A consistently hilarious, fan-beloved comedy that’s arguably one of the funniest shows on television. Zero wins. Again.
It’s a pattern. Genre shows get the scraps — “Best Makeup,” “Outstanding Sound Mixing” — while the main course goes to whatever self-serious drama or politically loaded talk show voters think makes them look smart.
Why Fans Don’t Care About the Emmys
The truth is simple: audiences don’t tune into awards shows because the awards don’t reflect what people watch. Millions binge Fallout. Fans endlessly debate Andor episodes. Shadows has cult status. And yet when Emmy voters gather, they’d rather pat themselves on the back for shows half the country hasn’t even heard of.
And let’s be real — giving Colbert another award feels more like a political statement than genuine recognition. It’s exactly why so many people roll their eyes at Hollywood.
The Disconnect
Fandoms drive pop culture. They fill conventions, break streaming records, and keep franchises alive. But awards bodies act like sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and “nerd comedy” are embarrassing cousins that should stay in the basement.
Until that changes, fans will keep ignoring the Emmys — because the Emmys keep ignoring them.
💥 Closer line: If the Emmys really want to stay relevant, maybe start rewarding the shows people actually watch, instead of the ones voters just pretend to like.