‘The Underground Railroad’ Shut Out at the Emmys, as TV Academy Snubs Barry Jenkins’ Masterpiece
The critically hailed 10-episode saga has struggled to achieve the widespread impact many believe it deserves, and the Emmys didn’t help.
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‘The Underground Railroad’: ‘Fanny Briggs’ Deserves a Special Emmy for Its Contributions to Television
The seventh episode of Barry Jenkins’ masterpiece exemplifies a unique understanding of what makes serialized storytelling so powerful — in just 17 minutes.
‘The Underground Railroad’ Team Details Working Together to Build Something Beautiful
Barry Jenkins, James Laxton, Onnalee Blank, and Nicholas Britell discuss working together with “The Underground Railroad” cast and crew.
The Best TV Shows of 2021, So Far
It’s already been an exceptional year for television, with many months still to go. Time to catch up.
Emmys Snub ‘Small Axe,’ Ethan Hawke, Thuso Mbedu — Honor ‘The Boys,’ ‘Cobra Kai’
The entire cast of “The Underground Railroad” was ignored by the Emmys, while Steve McQueen’s anthology series lost out in the major categories.
William Jackson Harper on ‘The Underground Railroad’ and Ad-Libbing for Barry Jenkins
William Jackson Harper is very into faking it until you make it.
‘The Underground Railroad’ Stars Thuso Mbedu and Chase W. Dillon Discuss Found Family
Both are breakout stars in “The Underground Railroad,” but when the camera was off, the dynamic was familial.
‘The Underground Railroad’: How the Art Department Made Trains Run for Barry Jenkins
Barry Jenkins knew that he wanted “The Underground Railroad” to feature “real trains with real people and a real tunnel.”
The Limited Series Conundrum: What to Do With the Emmy Awards’ Most Competitive Category
Each year, the competition in Outstanding Limited Series at the Emmy Awards gets fiercer than ever. Does the category need a change?
Crafting the Sound and Rhythms of ‘The Underground Railroad’
Craft Considerations: Watch editor Joi McMillon, composer Nicholas Britell, and sound supervisor Onnalee Blank break down key moments of their “Underground” craft.
Stop Asking Black Talent These Questions About Their Work
Filmmakers like Barry Jenkins are getting tired of being asked narrow-minded questions about Blackness. Here’s an avoidance guide.
‘The Underground Railroad’ and ‘Hacks’ Aim to Disrupt Emmy Races
The acclaimed duo arrived on the scene this week as full-fledged Emmy disrupters in races previously thought locked up.
