We will update this article throughout the season, along with all our predictions, so make sure to keep checking IndieWire for the latest news from the 2023 Emmys race. The nomination round of voting takes place from June 15 to June 26, with the official Emmy nominations announced Wednesday, July 12. The Creative Arts Emmy Awards will be presented over two consecutive nights on Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10, with an edited presentation of the ceremonies to be broadcast on FXX at a later date. Finally, the 75th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards take place on Monday, September 18, and air live on FOX at 8:00 p.m. ET/ 5:00 p.m. PT.
The State of the Race
With last year’s winner “Arcane: League of Legends” (Netflix) out of the running, the question becomes whether or not several perennial Outstanding Animated Program Emmy contenders will be returning to the category, or is there room for newer shows like “Harley Quinn” to make it in. The acclaimed animated series adapted from DC Comics moved to Max for its third season, meaning that it has a much bigger awards machine behind it. The adult superhero comedy featuring Emmy nominee Kaley Cuoco as the voice of Gotham City’s favorite anti-hero even won Best Animated Series at this year’s Critics Choice Awards.
Netflix, the reigning champ, brings two major competitors to the category, with “Big Mouth” likely to re-enter the nominees pool, and the inventive TV event “Entergalactic” winning enough favor with voters to also make the cut.
While FOX is in great standing with former winners like “Bob’s Burgers” winning big at the 2023 Annie Awards, and “The Simpsons” generating headlines about how Season 34 is the best the show has been in years, Adult Swim faces big challenges propping up its shows that have seen a lot of success in this category. While Season 2 of “Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal” just came in quieter than its initial Emmy-winning run, making it less of a sure bet than previously anticipated, two-time Outstanding Animated Program winner “Rick and Morty” has been marred by controversies around its co-creator/lead voice actor Justin Roiland.
Finally, one network that is a dark horse in the race is Paramount+. Three seasons in, “Star Trek: Lower Decks” has been on an upward trajectory as the streaming service has gotten a better grasp on how to manage its Star Trek television universe. “Mike Judge’s Beavis and Butt-head” has also started a wave of reinvigorated MTV animated series that never got the Emmys love they deserved the first time they aired.
Current Contenders (In Alphabetical Order):
“Archer” (FXX)
“Big Mouth” (Netflix)
“Bob’s Burgers” (FOX)
“Entergalactic” (Netflix)
“Family Guy” (FOX)
“Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal” (Adult Swim)
“Harley Quinn” (Max)
“HouseBroken” (FOX)
“The Legend of Vox Machina” (Amazon Prime Video)
“Mike Judge’s Beavis and Butt-head” (Paramount+)
“Rick and Morty” (Adult Swim)
“South Park” (Comedy Central)
“Star Trek: Lower Decks” (Paramount+)
“The Simpsons” (FOX)
“Tuca & Bertie” (Adult Swim)
More Category Predictions:
Outstanding Talk Series
Outstanding Scripted Variety Series
Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series
Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special
To see IndieWire’s full set of predictions for the 75th Emmy Awards click here.
Last Year’s Winner: “Arcane: League of Legends”
Still Eligible: No.
Hot Streak: Last year, Netflix became the first streaming service to ever win this category. It has ample chance to keep the streak going this year, even with “Arcane: League of Legends” out of contention, but 2021 winner “Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal” could also build a streak with an Emmy for Season 2.
Notable Ineligible Series: “Arcane: League of Legends” (Season 2 was not eligible); “Human Resources” (Season 2 was not eligible); “What If…?” (Season 2 was not eligible); “Undone” (Season 3 was not eligible)
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By: Marcus Jones
Title: 2023 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Animated Program
Sourced From: www.indiewire.com/feature/2023-emmys-animated-program-predictions-1234823772/
Published Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 21:45:00 +0000
