Emmy Nominations 2023: The 13 Snubs We’re Still Not Over

Team TVLine

July 16, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.·6 min read

We’ll have to respectfully disagree with The Last of Us‘ Ellie, who once suggested to Pedro Pascal’s Joel that “time heals all wounds, I guess.”

Because it’s been several days since nominations for the 75th Primetime Emmys were announced, and we have yet to get over some of this year’s most glaring snubs. We’re not sure we ever will!

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We mean no disrespect, of course, to the many deserving shows and actors that did score a nod on Wednesday. Many of TVLine’s own Dream Emmy Nominees, from The Bear‘s Ayo Edebiri to Ted Lasso‘s Phil Dunster, made the cut this year, and we’re delighted. Even as we grieve this year’s snubs, we can’t imagine dropping any of those very worthy nominees to make room for some of our other favorites.

Still, allow us a moment to lament the 13 omissions listed below, which members of Team TVLine found especially egregious. We restrained ourselves from making every entry on this list an ode to Harrison Ford, whose snub for his supporting turn in Apple TV+’s Shrinking remains the year’s biggest puzzler; instead, we’re also mourning the lack of recognition for standout comedies (how could Reservation Dogs get overlooked?), several leading men (like Snowfall‘s tremendous Damson Idris) and a couple of unforgettable guest performers (like Andor‘s Andy Serkis).

Keep scrolling to see all of the Emmy snubs that still haunt us, then hit the comments with your own!

Andy Serkis, Andor

Snubbed For: Guest Actor in a Drama Series

My excitement about Andor landing its much-deserved Outstanding Drama Series nomination was diminished somewhat by the Academy’s failure to recognize Serkis, whose riveting “One. Way. Out!” sermon in the Disney+ series’ 10th episode stands as one of my favorite TV moments of 2022. — Michael Ausiello

Amber Midthunder, Prey

Snubbed For: Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series, or Movie

While it’s great that Hulu’s Predator preeeeeequel is nominated for Outstanding Television Movie (where its only significant competition is Roku’s Weird Al movie), as well as directing and writing, it’s incomprehensible that Roswell, New Mexico alum Midthunder’s starring and demanding role as the warrior Naru failed to make the lead actress short list. — Matt Webb Mitovich

Nico Parker, The Last of Us

Snubbed For: Guest Actress in a Drama Series

In the space of just 34 minutes, Parker created a character so strong that we had no trouble hanging the premise of the rest of the show on poor Sarah’s death. That, friends, is talent worth recognizing. — Kimberly Roots

Emma D’Arcy, House of the Dragon

Snubbed For: Lead Actress in a Drama Series

I was fully prepared to raise a Negroni Sbagliato to D’Arcy’s well-deserved nomination, so imagine my surprise when that celebratory toast pivoted into a drowning of sorrows. D’Arcy is an absolute dragon of a performer, but because life apparently insists on imitating art, they’ve been woefully underestimated and robbed of the crown they rightfully deserve. In fact, excluding D’Arcy from this year’s list of nominees is an oversight so baffling, I’m convinced Alicent must have been behind it. Alicent ruins everything. — Andy Swift

The Great (Hulu)

Snubbed For: Outstanding Comedy Series

Hulu’s alt-history comedy lived up to its title once again with a fantastic third season that threw a jaw-dropping twist at us (R.I.P., [Spoiler]) and saw star Elle Fanning hit new dramatic heights. (Plus, it’s actually funny.) And yet it only earned one Emmy nomination this year, for costumes. What’s the opposite of “huzzah”? — Dave Nemetz

Sam Claflin, Daisy Jones & the Six

Snubbed For: Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series, or Movie

Daisy and Billy’s push-and-pull journey wouldn’t have been as compelling without Claflin’s terrifically complex performance as the emotionally tortured musician. So snubbing the actor is like forgetting to include one of the vocals on Daisy and Billy’s standout duets. (And don’t even get us started on the fact that the show wasn’t recognized for Original Music & Lyrics!) — Vlada Gelman

Heléne Yorke, The Other Two

Snubbed For: Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

The Other Two has forever been shut out of Emmy’s acting categories, so Yorke’s snub was less of a surprise and more of a devastating inevitability. Still, now that the Max comedy is done for good, I was so hoping Yorke would get some recognition for her fearless, game-for-anything comedic performance, not unlike those given by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lucille Ball and other Emmy-winning legends. If nothing else, her line reading of, “What. Did. DaBaby. Do?!” should have clinched a nod. — Rebecca Iannucci

The English (Prime Video)

Snubbed For: Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series

We didn’t call it one of Prime Video’s 15 greatest shows ever for nothing! Simply put, Hugo Blick’s 19th century-set chase Western was among the most emotionally captivating (and visually stunning) series of 2022. — Ryan Schwartz

Reservation Dogs (Hulu)

Snubbed For: Outstanding Comedy Series

Sterlin Harjo’s gem not only provides much-needed representation for our Native communities, but it’s both hilarious and heartbreaking, thanks to a cast that’s chock-full of fresh, undeniable talent. What more do you want, Emmy voters?! — Nick Caruso

Damson Idris, Snowfall

Snubbed For: Lead Actor in a Drama Series

It’s a criminal offense that Idris, who delivered one of the most gut-wrenching, haunting performances of the year, was left off the Emmy ballot. He gave us everything in the FX drama’s final season, and the fact that it went unrecognized leaves a foul taste in my mouth. — Keisha Hatchett

Harrison Ford, Shrinking

Snubbed For: Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Ford’s Paul was soft, grumpy and oh-so-complex. He was such a dad! And it’s our civic duty to honor our dad so that he’ll stop and stay awhile on the small screen before heading back to cinema. — Claire Franken

Sarah Goldberg, Barry

Snubbed For: Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

If I may quote the great Sally Reed: “What the actual f—k! F—king f—k!” Sally got her flowers at the end of Barry’s final season, so would it have killed us to honor the actress who guided her there with heartbreaking and uncompromising truth? — Jason Averett

Ana Gasteyer, American Auto