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Widely-panned 'Emily in Paris' was nominated for best comedy at the Emmys

Libby Torres   

Widely-panned 'Emily in Paris' was nominated for best comedy at the Emmys
  • Critically not-acclaimed "Emily in Paris" scored an Emmy nomination for best comedy on Tuesday.
  • After the nominees were announced, people expressed their frustration with the choice on Twitter.
  • "Emily in Paris, it's been 50 million years, will you not give us closure?" one fan tweeted.

"Emily in Paris" was nominated for best comedy at the 73rd annual Emmy Awards, and some TV fans are still processing the news.

The nominations for this year's Emmys were announced Tuesday, with shows like "The Mandalorian," "The Crown," and "The Handmaid's Tale" leading the pack.

But surprisingly, Netflix's hate-watch comedy was nominated alongside critic- and fan-favorites like "Ted Lasso," "PEN15," "The Flight Attendant," and "Black-ish" - despite being widely criticized upon its release in October.

Even though some TV fans are shocked, this isn't the first time "Emily in Paris" has been nominated for a major award. Earlier this year, the show scored two Golden Globe nominations: one for best comedy series or musical and one for the show's star, Lily Collins, for best actress.

According to a report released around the same time, the producers of "Emily in Paris" flew the Golden Globes judges out to Paris for a luxurious set visit in 2019. A source close to the show subsequently said it was "unfair" for people to assume that the show's Golden Globe nominations were a result of the visit.

"Emily in Paris" didn't end up winning any Golden Globes (it lost to "Schitt's Creek" in both categories), but news of its Emmy nomination frustrated some fans.

Some compared the Netflix comedy to other shows they didn't understand the awards love for, like "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," or argued there are specific other shows that should have received that nomination slot instead.

Overall, the most vocal fans were just irritated that "Emily in Paris" had managed to score yet another awards show nomination.

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