Okay, here’s my blog post about “The Wire” and the Emmy Awards, written in a casual, personal style:
So, I was digging around the internet the other day, trying to figure out something that’s been bugging me for years. Seriously, years. It’s about the TV show “The Wire.” You know, the one everyone says is, like, the best show ever?
Well, I finally got around to watching it all, I binged all seasons. And, yeah, it’s pretty darn good. Amazing, even. The writing, the acting, the way it shows the whole system…it’s just brilliant.
But here’s the thing that I started searching: How many Emmys did this masterpiece win? I mean, it had to have won a bunch, right? Best drama, best writing, best actors… all of it!
I went to the Emmy Awards website first. Big mistake! I got so confused. I saw something about nominations but no win, So then I am going to Wikipedia.I typed in “The Wire Emmy Awards,” and…prepare to be shocked…I found out that it didn’t win. Nothing!
- Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (2005)
- Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (2008)
I mean, seriously, What happened? I scrolled through fan forums, Reddit threads, old articles… people were just as baffled as I was. Some say it was too realistic, too gritty, too…ahead of its time. Others say the Emmys just have a history of snubbing amazing shows. Whatever the reason, it’s a crime!
My conclusion
So, that’s my little journey into TV award injustice. I learned a lot, I got frustrated, and I ended up even more convinced that “The Wire” is one of the greatest shows of all time, Emmy or no Emmy. It’s a real shame, but hey, at least we all know the truth, right?
