For decades, the Emmys have aired either on ABC, CBS, Fox, or NBC every year. But come 2027, they will be streaming live for free on Prime Video for six years, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced today.
“Television has never been more global, and the Emmys should be a celebration that the world can share,” said Cris Abrego, chair of the Television Academy. “Now Prime Video audiences in more than 200 countries will be able to experience the Emmys live with no subscription required. Our broadcast partners have been tremendous stewards of the Emmys for many years, helping to build them into the cultural institution they are today. Having a dedicated home with Prime Video allows us to build on that legacy with unprecedented global reach and a broader commitment to the Television Academy and our mission throughout the year. Amazon shares our deep respect for the history of the Emmys and brings the investment, innovation, and scale to help us shape their next chapter.”
Their next chapter is another nail in the coffin for broadcast television, which the Emmy voters ignore anyway. And to me, that is sad. But then again, so are the Emmys…
Shailene Woodley won the Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series during the Creative Emmys for her acting in Paradise, and her outfit looks post-apocalyptic, like the show.
The actress was dressed in a Balenciaga ensemble. The top was a loose-fitting periwinkle tank top with a V-neck that went down to her belly button, which was not flattering for her bra-free boobs. Her arms were covered in what was most likely faux-leather maroon gloves that went just above her elbows. And ill-fitting, floor-length, flowing gold pants covered in sequins and gems.
Each item clashed with the others, and the bohemian, oversized, multi-color gem necklace only made the look even more traumatic than her death scene.
I know I am being overly harsh, but the Emmys left me in a grumpy mood.
I love Mariska Hargitay, who doesn’t? But the writers did an awful job from the opening number song to the end, and everything in between. Was that Nick Offerman joke supposed to be funny? Were they mad at Taylor Swift for not being invited to her wedding that they wrote that shitty skit that was deader than most of the victims on Law & Order: SVU?
And let’s talk about the winners. Widow’s Bay is NOT A COMEDY. Did you laugh once? Seriously, am I the only one who wasn’t impressed with that alleged comedy? I have seen that show many times before, and it was told better. But what do I know; I grew up on Horror and Comedies.
Bill Lawrence and Dan Fogelman were robbed. How did their shows Shrinking, Rooster, Paradise, and Only Murders in the Building get ignored by the voters on Emmy night?
And you know who else was ignored? The lovable Ernest Harden Jr who won Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series at the 2026 Creative Arts Emmy Awards. It was the 73-year-old’s first Emmy in a nearly 50-year career. And he has been loving every moment of it. It would have been as cute to see him yesterday as watching Marcello Hernandez present.
Thanks to Donald Trump, South Park has had a resurgence. So much so that yesterday it won an Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program, the series first win in 13 years.
Matt Stone and Trey Parker realize they didn’t do it on their own, so they are sharing it with two-time Emmy loser Trump. Knowing him, he will take all of the credit, even though he had nothing to do with it.
Just like he has nothing to do with the show returning to Comedy Central with new episodes on September 16th, I can’t wait to see how they destroy him this season.
Mariska Hargitay has been nominated for an Emmy nine times and won once. This year, the National Academy of Arts & Sciences is giving her a different honor. They asked her to host television’s biggest night, and she said, “YES!”
“Bringing important stories into the light has been the heartbeat of my career. It’s my great honor to host the 78th Emmy Awards — in the 100th birthday year of my beloved NBC — and celebrate this extraordinary community of storytellers,” said Hargitay. “Whether it’s an actor or a director, a costumer or a sound designer, we are all so privileged to take part in creating television that unites us. Regardless of how, where or when we watch, we are together in our laughter, our tears, our love of stories — and our delighted anticipation to see what happens next.”
I have to admit, I find her an odd choice, given that NBC is full of Saturday Night Live alumni, including Tracy Morgan, Jimmy Fallon, and Seth Meyers, who have their own shows on the network. But then again, who doesn’t love Mariska? I am sure she will do a great job.
The nominations will be announced tomorrow, and the winners will be announced on September 14th.
The Emmys are still five months away, but they are not waiting to announce who will be hosting television’s biggest night. The Master of Ceremonies is going to be Nate Bargatze.
With all of the options they have from CBS and their sister network, Comedy Central, they could have gotten a better comedian who would get the ratings. But I guess they all said no.
The guy who said yes, said, “It’s a huge honor to be asked to host such an iconic awards show and I’m beyond excited to work with CBS to create a night that can be enjoyed by families around the world.”
I am just hoping the few million viewers will be able to enjoy him because he has his work cut out for him. It will be a night full of shows that barely anyone watches, and the same people getting the same noms.
