(CNN) The Emmy Awards featured their share of surprises -- putting prognosticators on their heels, and spreading the wealth among a number of networks. That process creates a degree of difficulty for TV awards that, in some respects, goes beyond what movies, music or theater face. So kudos to the Television Academy for what its members got right, and better luck next time on a few areas where, arguably, they got it wrong. And given the scope of the HBO series -- heading into its eagerly anticipated final season -- that's perhaps as it should be. As a result, the twin victories for star Matthew Rhys and in drama writing felt especially well deserved.

Source: CNN September 18, 2018 12:24 UTC