Saturday, January 13, 2024

2023 Emmy Predictions: Best Directing and Writing in a Drama and Comedy Series

Best Directing in a Drama Series
Will Win - Mark Mylod "Succession - Connor's Wedding"
Could Win - Peter Hoar "The Last of Us - Long, Long Time" or Mike White "The White Lotus - Arrivederci"
Should Win -  Peter Hoar "The Last of Us - Long, Long Time"
Commentary - I think the power of Succession this year, and the buzz around the Connor's Wedding episode will help it prevail despite three nominations. But, Succession has faltered here before, and The White Lotus could win here, as could The Last of Us, which did very well with the Creative Arts awards. 

Best Writing in a Drama Series
Will Win - Jesse Armstrong "Succession - Connor's Wedding"
Could Win - Mike White "The White Lotus - Arrivederci"
Should Win - Jesse Armstrong "Succession - Connor's Wedding"
Commentary - Jesse Armstrong vs. Mike White should be an interesting battle of the Emmy-winning writers. But I expect Connor's Wedding, and the power of that episode, to prevail. Also Succession is a juggernaut in this category.

Best Directing in a Comedy Series
Will Win - Declan Lowery "Ted Lasso - So Long, Farewell"
Could Win - Christopher Storer "The Bear - Review"
Should Win - Christopher Storer "The Bear - Review"
Commentary - The Bear is a lot of people's pick here, and its probably the safest. But after last year's upset win in this category, and the fact that it is the season finale, I think Ted Lasso is going to upset once again. 

Best Writing in a Comedy Series
Will Win - Joe Kelly and Jason Sudeikis "Ted Lasso - So Long, Farewell" 
Could Win - Christopher Storer "The Bear - System" or Bill Hader "Barry - wow" 
Should Win - Christopher Storer "The Bear - System" 
Commentary - Again, I think a lot of pundits are underestimating Ted Lasso here, and I think its finale will win the hearts of voters. But The Bear could easily take this, and show some dominance and never discount Bill Hader. If The Bear wins in writing or directing, or both, it will show a strength going into the top award. 

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