Last Wednesday, the television world buzzed with excitement as the Emmy nominations were announced. In a standout moment, the FX series The Bear shattered records by securing an impressive 23 nominations for its second season. This monumental achievement now crowns The Bear as the comedy series with the most nominations ever for a sophomore season. Before this, 30 Rock held the record since 2009, with 22 nominations.
Leading the charge was the episode titled "Fishes," which scooped up a plethora of nods, including three for guest actors Jamie Lee Curtis, Bob Odenkirk, and Jon Bernthal. Not to be outdone, the show's creator, Christopher Storer, earned a directing nomination. The craftsmanship of the series was also recognized, with several craft nominations.
Another episode that garnered significant attention was "Honeydew," featuring Lionel Boyce, who was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor. This episode follows Boyce's character, Marcus, on his journey as a budding pastry chef. Guest actor Will Poulter and director Ramy Youssef also received nods for their work on the episode.
Other standout nominations for The Bear included Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Production Design for "Omelette," Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series for the episode "Forks." The series was also recognized for its contemporary costumes, make-up, sound editing, and sound mixing.
Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri, the lead stars of the series, each received nominations for their performances. Furthermore, Liza Colón-Zayas joined them with her nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, adding yet another layer of accomplishment to the season. Guest actress nominations off the back of memorable performances went to Olivia Colman and Jamie Lee Curtis, ensuring the excitement continues to build for the Emmy awards ceremony.
Columnist Glenn Whipp expressed a mixture of surprise and satisfaction in his coverage of the nominations. While the Television Academy voters usually tick most of the boxes, this year’s roster managed to deliver unexpected moments. This blend of expected and surprise nominations has only fueled the anticipation for the awards.
All eyes are now set on the prestigious ceremony, waiting to see which of these talented nominees will rise to the occasion and take home an Emmy. The excitement surrounding The Bear is palpable, promising a night full of anticipation, celebration, and perhaps, a few more surprises.