Emmys: Why Past Winners Like 'Big Little Lies' and 'Handmaid's Tale' Weren't Nominated in Major Categories This Year

The awards' eligibility period leaves out new, much-discussed series that premiered in June (like 'Euphoria' and Showtime's Roger Ailes mini 'The Loudest Voice') and means shows that are airing their latest season this summer ('GLOW,' 'Pose,' 'Orange Is the New Black,' 'Succession') will be considered for their previous season, which aired during the summer of 2018.