The brightest stars in television are set to walk the red carpet Monday at the Emmy Awards, with horror-comedy series "Widow's Bay" and gritty hospital drama "The Pitt" expected to win big.
Apple TV's "Widow's Bay," which stars Matthew Rhys as the leader of an isolated New England island that appears to be haunted, has emerged as one of the most talked-about debut series of the year.
"People just love that show," Christopher Rosen, deputy editor of Hollywood news outlet The Ankler, told AFP.
It scooped up eight awards in the pre-gala ceremonies, and is in position to become the most awarded comedy series in a single year, surpassing the 13 trophies won last year by Seth Rogen's Hollywood satire "The Studio."
Rosen said he believes that Rhys — a winner for best drama actor for "The Americans" in 2018 —could now earn his first comedy Emmy.
A strong night for "Widow's Bay" does not bode well for "Hacks," the tale of a stand-up comedian trying to revive her career and the dysfunctional millennial assistant who helps her.
Its one solid bet left in the running — and maybe its only statuette, says Rosen — is a best actress prize for Jean Smart.
"That's a great way to honor the final season," Rosen told Agence France-Presse. "She's never lost from playing this part. I don't see why she would lose for the final season."
Smart, who turned 75 on Sunday, has won four Emmys for the show so far.
A win on Monday would give her eight acting Emmys, tying her with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Cloris Leachman for the most ever by a performer. Allison Janney is also vying for her eighth Emmy, for "The Diplomat."
