2022 Emmys Writing (Limited Series) Predictions

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UPDATED: August 4, 2022

PREDICTIONS FOR EMMYS 2022:
OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A LIMITED SERIES OR TV MOVIE

AWARDS PREDICTION COMMENT:

Mike White’s accomplishments can be felt front to back in the HBO anthology series The White Lotus. With its snappy and complex mosaic of characters, it hits on almost every level.

Danny Strong is a popular author and ends his drug series “Dopesick” on the most poignant note.

Elizabeth Meriwether is popular in the industry, as evidenced by her name for The Dropout. The series’ timely tale of ambition and corruption lands its narrative beats.

Ryan Murphy’s power continues with Impeachment: American Crime Story and its multiple nominations despite declining viewership and reviews. That certainly helped Sarah Burgess come up with a shocking name.

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Proof that Netflix drama MAID narrowly missed out on for outstanding limited series was seeing Molly Smith Metzler’s name among the writers in this incredibly competitive race. It’s also one of the few categories that stands a chance.

There are ardent admirers for “Station Eleven,” the HBO adaptation of the famous novel, as evidenced by its decent haul of nominations. Perhaps a disgruntled winner is waiting for Patrick Somerville in the wings?

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The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards will take place on Monday, September 12 and will air on NBC.

Category winner 2021: Michaela Coel for “I May Destroy You” (HBO)

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About the Primetime Emmy Awards (Emmys)

That Primetime Emmy Awards, better known as Emmys, are awarded by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). Since 1949, the awards have recognized excellence in American primetime television programming. They are divided into three classes: Primetime Emmy Awards, Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (for craftsmanship), and Primetime Engineering Emmy Awards (for significant technical and technological contributions). The typical funding period is between June 1st and May 31st of each year. The Television Academy has over 25,000 members representing 30 professional peer groups including artists, directors, producers, art directors and various craftsmen and executives.

• The 74th Annual Emmy Awards will be held on Monday, September 12 and will be broadcast on NBC.