“Game of Thrones” already holds the Emmy records for the most wins for a continuing series in a single year (12 prizes in both 2015 and 2016), the most nominations for a continuing series in a single year (32 this year) and the most wins for a comedy or drama series in history (47). Now our readers think the show will achieve another historic feat: 55% of poll respondents said the show will win 14 or more awards this year, which would be the most in a single year for any program of any genre. Scroll down to see our complete results.
While the dozen victories for “Thrones” in both 2015 and 2016 were an all-time record for continuing series, there was one limited series that won more times at a single Emmys: HBO’s lavish historical drama “John Adams,” which prevailed 13 times in 2008 including Best Limited Series, Best Movie/Mini Writing and acting wins for Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney and Tom Wilkinson. The program’s high production values helped it dominate below the line as well, taking additional awards for its art direction, casting, cinematography, costumes, prosthetic makeup, sound editing, sound mixing and visual effects.
Now “Game of Thrones” has 32 nominations, so the “John Adams” record is well within reach, but the epic fantasy series is nominated against itself in several categories, so the number of awards the show could actually win (barring ties) is 23: Drama Series, Drama Actor, Drama Actress, Drama Supporting Actor, Drama Supporting Actress, Drama Guest Actress, plus writing, directing, casting, cinematography, costumes, hairstyling, interactive media, main title design, music composition, non-prosthetic makeup, prosthetic makeup, picture editing, production design, sound editing, sound mixing, stunt coordination and visual effects. To set a new record the show would have to win all but nine of those.
More than half of our readers don’t think that will be a problem, though. Another 13% think “Thrones” will tie the “John Adams” record, but not exceed it. The last third of respondents (32%) think the show will fall short with 12 or fewer wins. So who do you think is right?
Be sure to make your Emmy predictions today so that Hollywood insiders can see how their TV shows and performers are faring in our odds. You can keep changing your predictions as often as you like until just before winners are announced on September 22. And join in the fun debate over the 2019 Emmys taking place right now with Hollywood insiders in our television forums. Read more Gold Derby entertainment news.
