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Hit US TV show renewed for FIFTH season – before fourth even finishes
Hit US TV show renewed for FIFTH season – before fourth even finishes

Scottish Sun

time7 days ago

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Hit US TV show renewed for FIFTH season – before fourth even finishes

It previously won four Golden Globes and nine Primetime Emmys GREEN LIGHT Hit US TV show renewed for FIFTH season – before fourth even finishes Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HIT US TV show has been renewed for a fifth season, before the fourth series even came to an end. The black-comedy series has won critical acclaim and dozens of awards. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Bosses have commissioned Hacks for another season Credit: Alamy 5 Jean Smart will reprise her role as legendary comedian Deborah Vance Credit: Alamy Hacks focuses on Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) who is a legendary Las Vegas-based stand-up comedian. However, her act has not aged well as she needs to avoid losing her long-running gigs. So she hires young comedy writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) who was unable to find work due to a previous offensive social media post. She also has a reputation for being self-centred and arrogant, but Jean hires her to liven up the act as her new head writer. The pair develop a close bond as Ava pushes her boss to take more risks and Deborah helps the young employee through a personal journey. So far, the show has been a smash hit, winning four Golden Globe Awards and nine Primetime Emmy Awards. The fourth season only had its premiere last month as the duo attempted to get their late-night show off the ground. They also attempted to make history in the process but they have come to blows behind the scenes. The last episode of the current season will make its way onto TV screens on May 29th. But Jean and Hannah are set to reprise their roles once again as HBO has already given the green light for yet another instalment. Legendary Emmy-winning actress looks unrecognisable as she speaks about life-saving role In a statement, Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Programming at Max couldn't help but gush about the show as she said: "Yes! More! "We congratulate Hacks' singularly talented cast and crew and our great partners at Universal Television." Erin Underhill is President of Universal Television and she also lauded the talented cast and crew, She explained: "Like Deborah Vance herself, Hacks only gets bolder, sharper, and more iconic with time. "We're beyond thrilled to keep the laughter rolling with Jen, Paul, Lucia, our extraordinary cast and crew, and our partners at Max." 5 The series focuses on an aging comedian who hires an arrogant young writer to liven up her act Credit: HBO 5 Jean Smart stars in the show alongside Hannah Einbinder who plays her aide Credit: HBO/Karen Ballard

What to Watch After The Last of Us
What to Watch After The Last of Us

Time​ Magazine

time26-05-2025

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  • Time​ Magazine

What to Watch After The Last of Us

There was a time when the idea of a video game adaptation sounded alarm bells, with all but guaranteed audience disappointment and critical dismissal. But the times have changed, especially with the success of HBO's The Last of Us, based on the video game of the same name. The series earned massive acclaim from fans and critics alike, including 8 Primetime Emmys. The game-changing show follows Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) as they survive a harsh and unforgiving America that's been taken over by the undead—and the other humans who have survived aren't exactly friendly. It's not hard to see why The Last of Us has broken the video game curse. The adaptation takes the game's hugely engaging story and expands it for the screen, bringing tremendous performances, stunning effects, and impeccably shot action. It's a tale of humanity's survival at its most desperate, the unshakable bond between two unlikely people, and a zombie horror all in one. As the second season of the series comes to an end on Sunday, we've got some suggestions on how to fill that Last of Us -shaped hole in your lives. From other world-building epics and post-apocalyptic dramas to other worthy video game adaptations, these choices should fit the needs of every kind of Last of Us fanatic. Post-Apocalyptic Dramas Silo A mysterious and unknown event means that all of humanity now lives deep underground in a Silo, a complex and gigantic 144-level community with firmly entrenched class systems and plenty of intrigue. Juliette (a sensational Rebecca Ferguson), an engineer working at the very bottom of the Silo, begins to unravel a theory that may change everything that's understood about their way of life. The AppleTV+ series benefits from spectacular world-building, with carefully layered details that reveal more and more about life in the Silo as episodes progress. Silo is a wicked and bingeable slow burn with a tantalizing central mystery. And there's no fear of it being cancelled too soon, as the show has been confirmed for Season 3 and plans to conclude the story in Season 4. Chernobyl A miniseries with universal acclaim, including winning 10 Primetime Emmys, Chernobyl hones in on the nuclear fallout in the Soviet Union city of Chernobyl. Created and written by Craig Mazin (who went on to co-create and write The Last of Us), the series is bleak, heartbreaking, and utterly haunting, yet nearly impossible to look away from. Like The Last of Us, it's a provocative exploration of humanity on the brink, fighting back against what feels like an impossible force. The impressive ensemble cast includes Jessie Buckley, Jared Harris, Emily Watson, Paul Ritter, and Stellan Skarsgård. Station Eleven The 10-episode miniseries uses multiple timelines to explore the lives of those who survived a vicious and widespread flu that wiped out much of humanity as they strive to rebuild society. What's fascinating about Station Eleven, created by Patrick Somerville (Maniac), is that it doesn't follow the kind of people you might expect, like societal leaders or rebellious groups. Instead, we see the world through a theatre troupe known as the Traveling Symphony, which performs Shakespeare in the new world as they attempt to make sense of the carnage that took so much life. This is a magical series about the healing power of art and how the key to survival lies in community. World-building Epics The Walking Dead Both an apocalyptic drama and a world-building epic, AMC's The Walking Dead has everything a fan of The Last of Us could want: a horde of undead, beloved characters, and great action. The series begins with Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), a sheriff's deputy who wakes from a coma to find the world taken over by creatures called 'walkers,' and goes from there. As a bonus, once you get into the series, you may not need to look for your next show for many months; on top of the 11 seasons of The Walking Dead, there's an array of spinoffs, including Fear the Walking Dead, World Beyond, and The Ones Who Live. The Leftovers A shocking event changes the world forever when 2% of the entire world's population vanishes without a by Damon Lindelof (Lost, Watchmen) HBO's The Leftovers examines the impact of the event, dubbed the 'Sudden Departure,' on a series of people in a small New York town. There's police chief Kevin (Justin Theroux), Reverend Matt (Christopher Eccleston), and his sister Nora (Carrie Coon), grieving the loss of her husband. The impressive ensemble cast also includes Regina King, Margaret Qualley, Amy Brenneman, Liv Tyler, and Ann Dowd. At just three seasons, epic might not be the best world to describe The Leftovers, but this unpredictable, thought-provoking series is so expansive in its ideas that it deserves to be discussed alongside the biggest and best of them. Other Video Game Adaptations Twisted Metal The number of video game adaptations are fairly limited, and the ones that are actually worth recommending are even fewer. But Peacock's Twisted Metal is genuinely fun, and a much lighter look at a post-apocalyptic landscape than The Last of Us, though there's still plenty of thrilling action sequences. Writers had a lot less to work with here, adapting a game where you drive a car around and blow stuff up into an intriguing story about John Doe (Anthony Mackie) who's saddled with a strange package he must deliver across a ruthless America with foes that try to wipe him out at every turn. Fallout Created in 1997 by Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky of Interplay Entertainment, Fallout has emerged as one of the most beloved role-playing game franchises in history. The retro futuristic games have been given TV series treatment, which Amazon has already renewed for two additional seasons. Occurring hundreds of years into the future, Lucy (Ella Purnell) leaves her very secure home in Vault 33 (most people live in bunkers called Vaults after a nuclear war in 2077), heading into unforgiving wastelands to try and find her kidnapped father. It looks and sounds terrific, and delivers exciting action and intriguing characters with a welcome comic edge. Devil May Cry Perhaps the show most tonally opposite to The Last of Us on this list, Netflix's Devil May Cry is a riotous, colorful blast of punk energy. Based on the extremely popular (and fun) action series from Capcom, Devil May Cry follows mercenary demon hunter Dante (voiced by Johnny Yong Bosch) as he tries to take down a terrorist known as the White Rabbit (Hoon Lee). This animated series helmed by Adi Shankar is visually adventurous and stylish, and its action sequences are fast paced and inventively choreographed. The first season's sixth episode is a particularly strong standout, and a great example of why the show is so damn fun.

11 Best Shows on HBO Max

Man of Many

time20-05-2025

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  • Man of Many

11 Best Shows on HBO Max

By Dean Blake - News Published: 20 May 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 14 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Is it Max? Or HBO Max? Honestly, who cares: when the programming is as good as it is, what does it matter. Either way, the streaming service formerly known as Max dropped in Australia early in 2024, bringing with it a slew of fantastic original content, as well as classic older shows you'd love to revisit. As one of the newest streaming services to hit our shores Down Under, it's about time to figured out what it brings to the table. We've all seen the classic HBO static start-up before a fantastic show before, and that's because the company has a history of making high-quality tele. In fact, coming up with a list of 'best shows on HBO Max' was honestly pretty difficult, as there's a ton of great shows stuffed in there. Hopefully we've brought together a list of some shows near and dear to your heart, as well as a few you haven't seen yet and can experience for the first time. So, without further ado, check out the best TV shows Max has to offer. 1. Barry IMDB rating: 8.3 Rotten Tomatoes rating: 98% Created by: Alec Berg, Bill Hader Starring: Bill Hader, Stephen Root, Sarah Goldberg, Anthony Carrigan, Henry Winkler, D'Arcy Carden Number of seasons: 4 Release date: 26 April, 2018 What happens when a hit-man decides to take up acting? Barry happens. After years of service in the US Marines, Afghanistan veteran Barry Berkman (Hader) takes to a new life of violence in contract killing: but after following a target to an acting class, he learns he honestly wants to escape the life he's built and start a new one on the stage. If that doesn't sound fascinating enough, keep in mind that Hader gives the performance of a life-time as Berkman, channeling his already dry comedy chops with an intensity and drive usually reserved for a psychotic villain. Plus, Hader's cast-mates are equally as fantastic, with Henry Winkler playing the acting coach unwittingly helping a murderer get his life together. Obviously, though, things start getting complicated when the reality of Berkman's life start getting in the way of his new dream. It's honestly great stuff. The show didn't win 44 Primetime Emmys for nothing. 2. Chernobyl IMDB rating: 9.3 Rotten Tomatoes rating: 95% Created by: Craig Mazin Starring: Jessie Buckley, Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgård Number of seasons: 1 Release date: 7 May, 2019 A historical drama outlining the explosion of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in 1986—the worst nuclear disaster in history, as well as the costliest disaster of all time—Chernobyl takes a few artistic liberties to make what is an awful moment into fantastic television. Rather than taking a purely objective, eagle-eyed view of the disaster from a historical perspective, outlining the facts the way documentary would, Chernobyl focuses instead on the people left to deal with what was a very unknown situation and showcases their bravery in a moment of international crisis. It's a sombre story of humanity's willingness to do incredible things in the face of horror, and shouldn't be overlooked by anyone with even a passing interest on our history. 3. Curb Your Enthusiasm IMDB rating: 8.8 Rotten Tomatoes rating: 92% Created by: Larry David Starring: Larry David, Cheryl Hines, Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman, J.B. Smoove, Richard Lewis, Ted Danson Number of seasons: 12 Release date: 15 October, 2000 What happens when you take the basic framework of one of the funniest shows ever made, Seinfeld, remove the 'family friendly' guard rails, and make George the main character? You get Curb Your Enthusiasm: Larry David's other television masterpiece. What makes Curb so good—apart from how it has no issues in pushing social taboos in a way reminiscent of South Park—is the fact that so much of it is improvised by the actors involved. David comes up with an outline for how an episode will function, as well as directions for each scene, and then the actors figure out how to get there live. It makes every interaction in the show feel strangely honest, as if the characters really are reacting to what one another are saying rather than simply waiting for their cue. I love Curb, but I also recognise it isn't for everyone. If you liked Seinfeld, but wished it was a bit more modern and risky, I'd highly recommend it. 4. Game of Thrones IMDB rating: 9.2 Rotten Tomatoes rating: 89% Created by: David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, based on work by George R.R. Martin Starring: Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, Peter Dinklage, Sean Bean Number of seasons: 8 Release date: 18 April, 2011 If you try to forget about what ended up being a pretty average ending, Game of Thrones is one of the most influential TV shows of the past decade. From the first episode it'll hook even the most jaded viewers, and it'll suck you into a deep and enthralling world of swords and bone. As it goes on, the show opens new mysteries and closes older ones, but the key focus—the White Walkers—feels as though it's always on the horizon. At any point, the living dead could breach the southern border, and everything would turn to shit. Unfortunately, the show sits on this tension a bit too long, in our opinion, which definitely makes the final season(s) come off as rushed and incomplete. Storylines that have literally been building from episode 1 are suddenly thrust into their endgame, and there's a sense of whiplash in having a titanic conclusion appear out of nowhere. It's well known that the show outran its source material, with George R.R. Martin yet to release The Winds of Winter, or A Dream of Spring. Here's hoping he can stick the landing, because although Game of Thrones revitalised fantasy television, it's also a bit of a cautionary tale. 5. I May Destroy You IMDB rating: 8.1 Rotten Tomatoes rating: 98% Created by: Michaela Coel Starring: Michaela Coel, Weruche Opia, Paapa Essiedu Number of seasons: 1 Release date: 8 June, 2020 A shocking true-story-turned-black-comedy, I May Destroy You tells the story of Arabella (Coel), a young writer who, after trying to blow off some steam at a night club with friends, wakes up the next morning with little idea of what happened. She eventually realises that she had been drugged and sexually assaulted, and begins to withdraw from the world around her. It's a deeply troubling story of something that happens all too often, but told in a way that shines a light on the realities often faced by survivors of sexual assault: having their stories nit picked and questioned, constantly reliving their trauma. The show deeply unpacks the different ways someone can be assaulted, from the harmless to the incredibly harmful. It's a sobering watch, while still being funny in that 'how fucked up this this' kind of way. 6. Industry IMDB rating: 7.5 Rotten Tomatoes rating: 90% Created by: Mickey Down, Konrad Kay Starring: Myha'la, Marisa Abela, Ken Leung Number of seasons: 3 Release date: 10 November, 2020 If you're looking for something a bit raunchier, Industry shifts between financial drama and soapy while still delivering well-told stories and characters. The main cast are young graduates who come to work at London-based investment, Pierpoint & Co., and are essentially given six months to prove themselves or be cut loose. The show is both a look at the harsh reality facing new hires in what is a very intense line of work, as well as a shaming of corporate overwork tactics: with a worker dying of a heart attack in the bathroom within the first episode, and the bank immediately going into damage control to soften the narrative. Gross. Yeah, it's a bit raunchy, but the show has gone on to deliver a surprisingly deep story surrounding the financial industry so far, with Vanity Fair describing the series as the 'missing link' between Succession and Euphoria. 7. The Last of Us IMDB rating: 8.6 Rotten Tomatoes rating: 95% Created by: Craig Mazin, Neil Druckmann Starring: Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Gabriel Luna, Isabela Merced, Young Mazino Number of seasons: 2 Release date: 15 January, 2023 We all know the story by now: based on the award winning video game, following two survivors as they make their way across a post-apocalyptic United States. It's a fantastic story, though, and still has one of the most unique and interesting renditions of 'infected' this side of 28 Days Later. Here, rather than mindless zombies, or rage-filled infected, the creatures of The Last of Us are living people that have been taken over by cordyceps—a real-world parasitic fungus that typically affects insects, but in this world has made the leap to humans. It leads to a very unique breed of ecohorror, with dead zombies releasing spores into the air that can easily infect anyone that comes close, meaning even in death the creatures can keep causing harm. Add to that amazing characters, and fantastic performances from leads Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, and you have one of the best shows on modern television. 8. The Penguin IMDB rating: 8.6 Rotten Tomatoes rating: 95% Created by: Lauren LeFranc Starring: Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz Number of seasons: 1 Release date: 20 September, 2024 If you watched Robert Pattinson's The Batman and decide you want more of this particular rendition of Gotham City, The Penguin will slake your thirst until the sequel lands sometime in 2027. Here, rather than focus on the world's greatest detective, we focus on Oswald Cobb: an up-and-coming criminal kingpin with designs on Gotham's underworld. It's effectively a crime drama set within a world with superheroes, which is pretty fascinating and unique, really. Plus, Colin Farrell's depiction of the titular Penguin is near perfect. He's not a likeable character, but god-damn do you root for him regardless. And, despite the fact that Farrell has previously said that he 'never wants to put on that fucking suit and fucking head again', he'll be returning in said sequel to The Batman, as well as a potential second season of The Penguin. Sorry Colin, it looks like you'll be back in the fat suit. 9. The Sopranos IMDB rating: 9.2 Rotten Tomatoes rating: 92% Created by: David Chase Starring: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco Number of seasons: 6 Release date: 15 July, 1999 Easily one of the most highly-regarded television shows of all time, The Soprano's needs little introduction. The story of Tony Soprano, a mafia boss based in New Jersey who begins suffering panic attacks and, reluctantly, starts seeing a psychologist to unpack the impact his life of crime has had on his mental state. As the head of a crime family, though, Soprano can't exactly step back from his work, and ends up dealing with increasingly bloody and traumatic events as a fight for the family's territory, as well as internal struggles with family members, heat up. It's a classic for a reason, and swings between dark humour and pretty devastating brutality where it needs to in order to showcase the duality of the Sopranos. Yes, they're killers and extortionists, but they're also people, with families, and desires for the future. It's fascinating, and leads up to one of the most talked about endings in TV histo-. 10. True Detective IMDB rating: 8.9 Rotten Tomatoes rating: 79% Created by: Nic Pizzolatto, Issa López Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Vince Vaughn, Colin Farrell, Jodie Foster, Kali Reis Number of seasons: 4 Release date: 22 February, 2014 True Detective dropped one of the finest first seasons of any television show, ever, back in 2014, and has largely struggled to reach the same level of relevancy since. McConaughey's Rust Cole, and Harrelson's Marty Hart brought a complicated, messy, human touch to what was a pretty stagnant 'police procedural' genre, taking it somewhere between a true-crime whodunnit and a quasi-supernatural mystery thriller. Of course, the following seasons are good in their own respect, but fail to meet the incredibly high bar set by season one. The most recent season, headlined by Jodi Foster and Kali Reis, is honestly fantastic viewing until the final act, where the weight of the mysteries set up in the first half struggle to be resolved in any meaningful way. True Detective's new showrunner, Issa López, is working on a fifth season now set in New York, and we're keen to see the show hit the highs it deserves! 11. The White Lotus IMDB rating: 8.0 Rotten Tomatoes rating: 90% Created by: Mike White Starring: Natasha Rothwell, Jennifer Coolidge, Walton Goggins, Sydney Sweeney, Patrick Schwarzenegger Number of seasons: 3 Release date: 16 August, 2021 An anthology series dedicated to the weird shit people get up to on holidays, basically. Each season is focused on a different location within the fictional 'White Lotus' resort chain, and follows the trials and tribulations of its staff and guests, as they interact, clash, and slowly unravel. At the beginning of each season we see someone's death, and are then transported back in time to see the days leading up to whatever event led someone to lose their life. It's a black comedy, so you can expect some fairly dark jokes and socio-political prodding, but the best part of this series is that every season has essentially reinvented itself. That's one of the reason's White has said The White Lotus is his dream gig: every season the show ends up being a completely different mystery, in a completely different place, impacting completely different people, and touching on completely different themes. I give points for effort, if nothing else. Things to Consider for HBO Max With a catalogue of shows, movies and lifestyle documentaries to envy, HBO Max has some top-tier programming, but you'll also be paying on the high end to access it. You'll be able to download shows for offline viewing if you pay for one of the 'ad free' tiers, and can view content in up to 4K resolution if you pay up for Max's Premium tier. Compared to some of the other services out there, though, HBO Max's newer content might feel a bit thin if you're not all that keen on HBO's shows, but there are plenty of classics to fall back on. How Much Does HBO Max Cost in Australia? HBO Max subscriptions start at $11.99 per month (with ads) in Australia. The ad-free HBO Max Premium subscription is priced at $21.99 per month, and this is comparable with Netflix Premium ($25.99/month) as it offers the ability to stream on four devices at once, stream in 4K UHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and HDR 10 on select titles. Finally, you can make 100 downloads to watch when internet access isn't possible. Here's how HBO Max compares to other streaming services available in Australia: The table above may contain affiliate links, meaning Man of Many may earn a commission if you subscribe to any streaming service via these links. This comes at no extra cost to you and helps support our independent content.

When Does the Finale Episode of The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Come Out?
When Does the Finale Episode of The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Come Out?

Newsweek

time13-05-2025

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  • Newsweek

When Does the Finale Episode of The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Come Out?

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors June's time in the dark world of "The Handmaid's Tale" is close to the end. The sixth and final season of the hit series is here, and with it has come all the shock, bloodshed, and cutting social commentary the series is known for. Running over the course of eight years and six seasons, the series has brought home 15 Primetime Emmys and critical acclaim, but as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. Read More: The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 - Everything We Know, Trailer, Release Date Keep reading for exactly how and when to watch the series finale of "The Handmaid's Tale". Elisabeth Moss in "The Handmaid's Tale". Elisabeth Moss in "The Handmaid's Tale". Hulu When Does the Series Finale Episode of 'The Handmaid's Tale' Come Out? Season 6 of "The Handmaid's Tale" debuted on Tuesday, April 8 on Hulu with a three episode premiere. The following episodes have released one at a time every subsequent Tuesday. The series' penultimate episode, "Execution," will stream on Hulu on Tuesday, May 20. The series finale, which is titled "The Handmaid's Tale", will premiere on Hulu on Tuesday, May 27 at midnight ET. How Many Episodes is Season 6 of 'The Handmaid's Tale'? Season 6 of "The Handmaid's Tale" is ten episodes long. As of this writing, the first eight episodes of the season have been released. Here are their synopses, according to IMDb: Episode One: June and Serena's journey takes an unexpected turn. Moira makes a bold decision. Nick deals with a powerful visitor. June and Serena's journey takes an unexpected turn. Moira makes a bold decision. Nick deals with a powerful visitor. Episode Two: June tries to settle in a new community. Serena seeks a sanctuary. Luke and Moira take a big risk. June tries to settle in a new community. Serena seeks a sanctuary. Luke and Moira take a big risk. Episode Three: June struggles to save her loved ones. Commander Lawrence welcomes diplomats to New Bethlehem. Aunt Lydia searches for Janine. June struggles to save her loved ones. Commander Lawrence welcomes diplomats to New Bethlehem. Aunt Lydia searches for Janine. Episode Four: June disrupts the rebels' plans. Commander Lawrence gains power and influence. June disrupts the rebels' plans. Commander Lawrence gains power and influence. Episode Five: June and Moira go undercover. Serena and Nick make consequential choices. June and Moira go undercover. Serena and Nick make consequential choices. Episode Six: June hides in an unexpected place. June hides in an unexpected place. Episode Seven: After a shocking revelation, June spirals. Serena plans for a prestigious future. After a shocking revelation, June spirals. Serena plans for a prestigious future. Episode Eight: June and Moira execute their dangerous plan. Serena makes a big commitment. How to Watch 'The Handmaid's Tale' You can stream "The Handmaid's Tale" on Hulu. New episodes stream Tuesdays at midnight ET or 9 pm PT the previous day. Only two new episodes remain and they will stream on May 20 and May 27 respectively. More TV: The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Episode 8 – Release Date, Schedule, Where to Watch

Allison Janney enters Emmy race as a supporting actress for ‘The Diplomat' (exclusive)
Allison Janney enters Emmy race as a supporting actress for ‘The Diplomat' (exclusive)

Yahoo

time08-05-2025

  • Entertainment
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Allison Janney enters Emmy race as a supporting actress for ‘The Diplomat' (exclusive)

An Emmy favorite has made a category decision that could have a huge impact on this year's awards. Gold Derby has exclusively learned that Allison Janney will submit as Best Drama Supporting Actress for the second season of The Diplomat. She is already a seven-time winner in acting categories at the Primetime Emmys, so an eighth win would tie her for the record with TV Hall of Fame inductees Cloris Leachman and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Janney joined the Netflix series for its second season, which began streaming on Oct. 31. She only appeared in two episodes as U.S. Vice President Grace Penn, giving her the option to submit either as a guest actress or supporting actress. More from GoldDerby Ruth Negga will submit in lead at the Emmys for 'Presumed Innocent' - see the show's entries in 19 categories Sam Heughan, Caitriona Balfe, and every 'Outlander' Emmy acting submission A 'roller coaster' of perspectives: 'Good American Family' creator on the show's unique structure and breakout star Imogen Faith Reid Her role in The Diplomat previously earned nominations for supporting actress at the 2025 Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards. She was also nominated at the SAG Awards against costar Keri Russell despite the Screen Actors Guild only offering one category which combines lead and supporting. The Best Drama Supporting Actress field is expected to be extremely competitive when nominees are announced in July. Gold Derby odds currently have Janney in third place behind The White Lotus costars Carrie Coon and Parker Posey. Others in the top 10 include Kaitlyn Dever and Isabela Merced (The Last of Us), Aimee Lou Wood and Natasha Rothwell (The White Lotus), Patricia Arquette (Severance), Taylor Dearden (The Pitt), and Kristin Scott Thomas (Slow Horses). Best of GoldDerby 'I felt my blood boil': Nicholas Alexander Chavez on playing Lyle Menendez in 'Monsters' 'I've gotten a high from the gavel': Melissa Rauch on bringing 'Night Court' back to life and crafting Judge Abby Stone How Tawny Cypress told a 'beautiful story of love' while channeling 'Other Tai' in 'Yellowjackets' Season 3 Click here to read the full article.

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