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Why Some Emmy Contenders are Considering Entering the Drama Series Race Rather Than Limited Category (EXCLUSIVE)
Why 'Shogun,' 'Masters of the Air' and others may opt to compete at the Emmy Awards for best drama series rather than in the limited category.
Multiple sources tell Variety that the top-tier contenders that seemed naturally bound for the limited series race are the subject of intense strategy discussions among network executives, agents, creators, PR and awards consultants. In order to win the Television Academy’s blessing to compete for drama series, networks would have to prove that the production will be ongoing beyond one season, which would differ from their original intent. Awards insiders tracking FX’s Japanese period epic “Shōgun,” an adaptation of James Clavell’s 1975 novel, have viewed it as the one to beat in the limited or anthology series category.
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