So the Emmy nominations were announced this week, and the magnificent 3d season of Lost was largely snubbed.
Kudos to the academy for the nomination of Michael Emerson (Ben Linus) in the best supporting actor category, which he simply must win (even over fellow nominee Terry O'Quinn (John Locke)). And while technical awards are much less interesting amongst the Emmys, I salute the directing and editing nods for the season finale, "Through the Looking Glass." The surprise flash-forward was the most deftly executed plot twist on TV this season.
But the abysmal third season of Grey's Anatomy got a Best Drama nomination over Lost? And Boston Legal, that, while fine as a farcical comedy with occasionally serious overtones, is hardly great "drama" by any stretch? If ABC's other powerhouses - Desperate Housewives and Ugly Betty - are considered "comedy," than so should Boston Legal be. And the Sopranos...okay, historically one of the best shows on TV, but the slow, plodding final season(s) didn't hold a candle to 80% of Lost's episodes this year.
Granted, it's hard to judge Lost by the submission of a single episode (which is how Emmy judging goes). But all it takes is one viewing of either "Not in Portland" or "One of Us" to know that Elizabeth Mitchell (Juliet Burke) was a shoe-in for Best Supporting Actress. The omission of Ms. Mitchell from the list of nominees is further proof of the sheer pointlessness of the Emmys as any true gauge of the state of the television art form.
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