The Emmys' Invisible Audience: Why International TV Deserves a Seat at the Table The Emmys, Hollywood's most prestigious awards ceremony, has long been criticized for its narrow focus on American television.
This year's snub of HBO Max's "Heated Rivalry" is just the latest example of how the Academy's strict eligibility rules exclude great international TV shows from recognition.
One problem with these rules is that they require international productions to have some level of American involvement before being eligible for consideration.