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Abbott Elementary (ABC)
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The Bear (FX)
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Hacks (HBO Max)
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Nobody Wants This (Netflix)
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Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
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Shrinking (Apple TV+)
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The Studio (Apple TV+)
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What We Do in the Shadows (FX)
What the Experts Predict:
Most industry prognosticators are putting their weight behind The Studio as the probable winner of the comedy series race:
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Los Angeles Times notes that The Studio “tied the record for most nominations [23] in a single year for a comedy series” and, despite its guest acting haul, still holds the edge in the race
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Entertainment Weekly (EW) predicts The Studio will likely take the trophy, while acknowledging Hacks remains a strong contender, particularly for writing
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Vanity Fair also points to The Studio and rising buzz around Nobody Wants This, while noting Hacks, The Bear, and Abbott Elementary are still formidable in the comedy field
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Times (UK) emphasizes The Studio’s strong position but keeps the door open for Nobody Wants This to make a surprise run
In summary: The Studio is viewed as the frontrunner, with Hacks looking strong in the writing realm, and Nobody Wants This emerging as a compelling underdog in the mix.
My Prediction:
I’m leaning toward The Studio. It has the nominations, the critical love, and the industry self-reflection factor that Emmy voters love. Unless voters decide to reward Hacks for consistency or make a bold statement with Nobody Wants This, The Studio feels like the safest (and most exciting) bet.
If I Had the Vote:
My personal ballot matches my prediction. I’d also vote for The Studio. It’s sharp, brilliantly structured and above all, laugh-out-loud funny!