Emmys Snubs and Surprises: Emma Stone and Kate Winslet Shut Out as Idris Elba and ‘Reservation Dogs’ Land Big Nods

With fewer eligible series — a consequence of both last year’s strikes and of a general post-Peak TV contraction — it seemed unlikely that the Emmys (the second such ceremony this year!) would provide much in the way of surprises.

Perhaps, though, awards-watchers shouldn’t have counted them out.

Wednesday morning’s nominations announcement featured at least one major contender (Emma Stone in “The Curse”) shut out, and included heartening and unexpected recognition for other stars whose names hadn’t been part of the conversation to this point. (Congratulations to Idris Elba and Matt Berry!)

In all, the Emmy nominations depict an industry in rapid transition — relatively few returning series made the cut (although those that did, like “The Bear” and “Hacks,” are very strong contenders). But nowhere was the competition more pitched, and the volume of surprise omissions as high, as in the limited series field. (Read the full list of