The 21st Century has seen an explosion in the entertainment industry. From streaming services and new technology, to the rise of TV series and content creators, there is now a plethora of ways to consume entertainment. Many of these shows and movies have been widely acclaimed and have gone on to be nominated for a variety of prestigious awards. In this article, we will look at the top most nominated shows of the 21st Century.
Game of Thrones
When it comes to awards, few shows can compare to the sheer number of accolades of HBO’s Game of Thrones. Considered one of the most iconic TV series of all time, Game of Thrones has amassed an impressive 265 nominations and 59 wins over the course of its 8-season run. It has won a staggering 45 Primetime Emmys, making it the most awarded drama series of all time. Game of Thrones was also nominated for a Guinness World Record for most Emmy nominations in a single season for its 8th and final season, which was nominated for 32 awards.
The Sopranos
The Sopranos is another HBO show that made waves when it first aired in 1999. It was one of the first cable dramas to make a splash in the mainstream TV landscape. Across its 6-season span, it racked up an incredible 111 Primetime Emmy nominations and 21 wins. It also won 5 Golden Globe Awards and 3 Screen Actors Guild Awards. The Sopranos also won the 2004 Peabody Award for its innovative storytelling.
Breaking Bad
AMC’s Breaking Bad is a critically acclaimed crime drama about a high school chemistry teacher who turns to a life of crime in order to provide for his family after he is diagnosed with cancer. Since its premiere in 2008, it has won an impressive 122 awards from 259 nominations, including 16 Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. In 2014, Breaking Bad won the Guinness World Record for most Emmy Awards won by a program in a single season, with 5 awards in its 5th and final season.
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory is one of the most successful sitcoms of all time and is the longest running multi-camera sitcom in television history. It has been around since 2007 and has amassed a whopping 25 Primetime Emmy Awards and 236 nominations. It has also won 7 Critics Choice Television Awards and 7 People’s Choice Awards. It was also nominated for 4 Golden Globe Awards.
Orange Is the New Black
Orange Is the New Black is a Netflix original series that has been lauded for its frank and honest depictions of life inside a women’s prison. It follows the lives of a diverse cast of female inmates and their struggles to navigate the prison system. It has racked up an impressive 50 award wins from 111 nominations, including 4 Primetime Emmy Awards and 2 Golden Globe Awards.
House of Cards
House of Cards was Netflix’s first foray into the world of original programming and paved the way for its current slate of high-end content. It follows the journey of Frank Underwood and his scandalous rise to power. It has won 33 awards from 94 nominations, including 4 Primetime Emmy Awards and 1 Golden Globe Award. It also won the 2014 Peabody Award for its nuanced depictions of the political landscape.
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul is a spin-off of Breaking Bad that follows the rise of small-time criminal lawyer Saul Goodman. It has been praised for its expertly crafted writing and subtle characterization. It has won an impressive 42 awards from 126 nominations. These awards include 4 Primetime Emmy Awards and 4 Critics Choice Television Awards.
Mad Men
Mad Men is a period drama set in the glamorous world of advertising in the 1960s. The show won critical acclaim for its thought-provoking depiction of gender roles and its nuanced portrayal of the politics of the period. Since its premiere in 2007, it has won 97 awards from 264 nominations, including 16 Primetime Emmy Awards and 4 Golden Globe Awards. Mad Men is also the only other show aside from Game of Thrones to win the Guinness World Record for most Emmy Awards in a single season, with 5 awards for its 2nd season.
Modern Family
Modern Family is an ABC sitcom about the trials and tribulations of a large, extended family. It has been praised for its progressive outlook and its irreverent take on the traditional family sitcom. It has won an impressive 144 awards from 222 nominations over the course of its 11-season run, including 22 Primetime Emmy Awards, 5 Golden Globe Awards and 5 Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Stranger Things
Stranger Things is a Netflix original series that has quickly become one of the most popular shows of the 21st Century. Set in a small town in the 1980s, the show follows the stories of a group of young kids as they deal with mysterious supernatural forces. Stranger Things has won an impressive 74 awards from 151 nominations, including 4 Primetime Emmy Awards, 2 Golden Globe Awards and 2 People’s Choice Awards.
The 21st Century has seen a plethora of fantastic television series that have taken home a variety of awards. From classics like The Sopranos, Breaking Bad and Mad Men to more recent hits like The Big Bang Theory, Stranger Things and House of Cards, these shows have been praised for their innovative storytelling and thought-provoking themes. We hope this article has given you an insight into the top most nominated shows of the 21st Century.
