Emmy voters could not resist the wildly popular bodice-ripper “Bridgerton,” awarding the show nominations, including best drama series.
Netflix’s period romance, executive produced by Shonda Rhimes, also notched a nod for lead actor Rege-Jean Page, though his co-star, lead actress Phoebe Dynevor, was left off the list of honorees.
Breakout star Page will not be returning next season because his character’s story in the show’s source books has ended.
“Bridgerton” is one of the most-watched shows in Netflix history and the most-watched debut of any of its originals, the streamer has said. It may be losing its leading man from season one, but not only is season two on the way, there is also a spinoff in the works.
The show was snubbed by the Golden Globes but received two SAG nominations. For Page, 31 the Emmy nod is his first. Rhimes has three previous Emmy nominations with no wins, but was selected to the Television Academy’s Hall of Fame in 2017.
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