The Emmys have a long history of overlooking espionage dramas, with only two shows winning the Outstanding Drama Series award since its inception: Mission: Impossible and Homeland. For decades, Emmy voters favored traditional narratives centered around everyday professions like policing and law. However, recent years have seen a shift, as evidenced by the nomination of two spy series, Mr. & Mrs. Smith and Slow Horses, last year. Upcoming shows like The Day of the Jackal and Netflix's Black Doves may further influence this trend, reflecting an increased openness towards espionage storytelling in mainstream television.
In all the years of the Emmys, only two shows about espionage have ever won the Outstanding Drama Series award: Mission: Impossible and Homeland.
It seems that Emmy voters pre-2000 preferred shows about everyday folks, leaving many popular spy series overlooked for major awards.
Last year, the Emmys recognized two spy shows, Mr. & Mrs. Smith and Slow Horses, among their Outstanding Drama Series nominees, signaling a shift.
With Slow Horses returning as a repeat nominee, the stage is set for spy dramas to gain more prominence in this year's Emmy race.
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