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Emmys Overlook Landman: Stephen King Asks Why
11 Oct
Summary
- Stephen King questioned Emmy snubs for Landman.
- Billy Bob Thornton and Stephen Kay were specifically mentioned.
- Sheridan's shows consistently miss above-the-line Emmy nods.
Stephen King has publicly voiced his confusion regarding the consistent absence of Emmy nominations for Taylor Sheridan's television series. Most recently, King questioned on X why the contemporary Western drama "Landman" had not been recognized by the Television Academy for its initial two seasons.
King specifically highlighted Billy Bob Thornton for best actor and Stephen Kay for best director as notable omissions. This pattern extends to other Sheridan productions, with shows like "Lioness" and "Tulsa King" receiving nominations only for stunts, while "Yellowstone" was recognized for production design.
Despite "Landman" earning critical praise and nominations from the Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globes for Thornton's performance, its Emmy shutout, along with that of other Sheridan projects, continues to be a puzzle. Speculation suggests that the conservative undertones in Sheridan's work or Paramount+'s perceived lesser standing in the streaming landscape might be contributing factors.
