Big Emmy surprise: An absolute Netflix hit goes completely empty

In terms of awards, HBO was the front runner at the 2020 Emmy Awards. Netflix, on the other hand, did poorly, despite the fact that a popular documentary was nominated several times.

Update from September 22nd, 2020

: The HBO series

and

each won four Emmys

at the

.

The broadcaster has thus proven that it

can convince

even without

.

Netflix, on the other hand, did much worse.

Actress

the award for best supporting actress in a drama

series for her role in the series

and the German

received the award for best director of a mini-series.

The acclaimed Netflix documentary "Tiger King" * did not receive a single award, although it did

, as reported by Variety.

But there is a little consolation for

: The coveted award for the best documentary or non-fictional series, which

would have had a chance on, went to the Michael Jordan series

, which also can be seen on the streaming service.

German Netflix series nominated for Emmy Awards several times

News of July 29, 2020

: The

are approaching, one of the largest awards ceremonies that recognizes the best series, actors, directors and many more for their achievements over the past few months.

To be precise, the event

take place

on September

.

Before that there will

be the

on September

.

With this award, guest appearances, camera, editing, sound and many other "smaller" categories are given particular consideration, while a few days later the best series and leading actors can shine.

Incidentally, which broadcaster or streaming service commissioned a series or in which country a series was produced does not matter.

Accordingly, a

also mixed among the nominees

this year

.

Anyone who now thinks that it must be

is wrong: Instead, the mini-series

several prizes.

Netflix series "Unorthodox": In these Emmy categories, she could win prizes

If you are disappointed that shows like "Dark" or "How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast)" were not included, then you shouldn't give up hope.

Only series released between June

considered

for the

.

The new seasons of the two mentioned productions only went online in June and July 2020, so they could be involved in the award ceremony in 2021.

Thanks to

, however, a German series will still be in focus in September 2020.

In the mini-series produced in Germany, actors from Germany and other actors from countries such as Israel appear.

It was also shot in

.

could

win the coveted Emmys in

several categories

.

These include

,

(Shira Haas as Esther),

and

.

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Emmy Awards: Netflix series "Unorthodox" has a lot of competition

Although

in a relatively large number of categories, the makers of

look forward to the most nominations this year.

The production could win more than ten prizes - and that for the most part in categories in which

also a contender for Emmys.

The Netflix hit

also has a good chance

.

But since the series has several seasons, it is nominated in other categories as

.

Also interesting

: Netflix: Watch it now - over 30 films will disappear on July 31st.

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