Could viewers be shocked when they see who walks home with Emmys this year? Or will they be pleasantly surprised with the choices?

Since many of last year’s big winners aren’t in the mix (“Shogun” hasn’t shot its second season), new faces could ascend the podium. But do they deserve it?

“Severance” and “The Studio” are big contenders this year, even though “The White Lotus” and “Hacks” continued to make impressive episodes. “The Bear” seemed unassailable last year. Now, it’s in that “is it a comedy?” trap that competitors have set.

While trade papers are filled with ads that make you believe “The Studio” will take everything, that’s Hollywood hype. And when the trophies are handed out, there will be repeat winners. “The Studio,” Best Comedy? Maybe among insiders, but it doesn’t have t

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