There is no denying the absolute, overwhelming power that The bearHulu’s FX exclusive series broke ratings records with its third season, garnering more than five million viewers in four days. That’s a record for a scripted series premiering on the platform. However, ratings aren’t the only record The bear The series is breaking records. After entering this year's Emmy Awards with an impressive 23 nominations, the series broke its own record for Emmy wins during its broadcast last night.
The bearJeremy Allen White's “The Walking Dead” won an astonishing 11 Emmy Awards, surpassing its record-breaking 11 wins in the comedy category last year. However, after beating out several popular comedies during the ceremony, the series' ranking in the comedy category surprised fans. Many fans took to social media during and after the Emmys, expressing their confusion over The bear “The Bear is not a comedy. It's a shame the Emmys are still letting it in, because I think it would still win in the drama category,” wrote one viewer on X. Another fan who watched the awards ceremony expressed similar sentiments:
“Jeremy Allen White is a great actor on a great show… He hasn't said a funny line in three seasons. The Emmys are down. Martin Short, Steve Martin and Larry David are three of the funniest human beings ever. Comedy should be taken into account when choosing Best Actor in a Comedy Series.”
Fans Praise Jeremy Allen White, But Question Bear's Comedic Abilities
While there is some confusion about the type of The bear One thing fans of the show seem to agree on is that Jeremy Allen White deserves credit. “I really like him and he deserves credit but his category is meaningless, Steve and Martin are long overdue,” one fan tweeted, referring to Only murders in the building Stars Steve Martin and Martin Short. Some fans also pointed out the irony of White winning. The bear After his previous series, shameless, I've seen the opposite, where it's been placed in the drama category even though it often seems more comedic.
It wasn't just a question on the part of fans whether The bear There was a comedy or drama at last night's Emmys. Variety was on the red carpet asking the cast the same question. And while the cast didn't seem to think the genre mattered, fans watching the clips had a very different opinion. In a response to this clip on X, one viewer said, “I love #TheBear but I'm boycotting until they move it from comedy. I think they're going to win drama but they're cheating some great comedians out of an award.”
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