I try not to get too worked up over which TV shows get nominated or snubbed at the Emmys, but there’s one omission over the past few years that’s really made my blood boil. How in the world has HBO’s Somebody Somewhere, now in its third and final season, never cleaned up in the Best Comedy category? Adding insult to injury, this critically acclaimed show has never even been nominated. (Thank goodness it won a Peabody in 2024; otherwise, I’d really think I was going crazy.)
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The answer likely lies in the show’s low profile. Somebody Somewhere is a slice-of-life comedy built on subtle heartbreaks and successes, starring actors who aren’t household names. (Although after this show, they should be.) Heck, I wouldn’t blame you if you hadn’t heard of it until now. But Somebody Somewhere‘s lack of flashiness or big name guest stars should in no way discount it from being considered one of the best comedies on TV. The emotional authenticity it has built over its first two seasons is nothing short of monumental — and it only gets better in Season 3.
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Bridget Everett, Jeff Hiller, and Murray Hill in “Somebody Somewhere.”
Credit: Sandy Morris / HBO
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