Emmys Idea: A show can only win once in its "big five" categories.

So instead of three or four shows winning everything, 2021 might have shaken out more interestingly and inclusively like this:

Outstanding Comedy Series
PEN15

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Jean Smart (Hacks)

Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
Susanna Fogel (The Flight Attendant)

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Meredith Scardino (Girls5eva)

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Outstanding Drama Series
The Crown

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Regé-Jean Page (Bridgerton)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
MJ Rodriguez (Pose)

Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
Jon Favreau (The Mandalorian)

Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
Misha Green (Lovecraft Country)

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Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
The Queen's Gambit

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Paul Bettany (WandaVision)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Kate Winslet (Mare of Easttown)

Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Barry Jenkins (The Underground Railroad)

Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Michaela Coel (I May Destroy You)