'Hacks' Beating 'The Bear' Was Exactly What the Emmys Needed

Plus 7 other takeaways, including my thoughts on drama series drama, terrible product placement and who should host the next awards show

Sep 16, 2024

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**HACK ATTACK** From left: Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Mark Indelicato, Rose Abdoo, Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Paul W. Downs and Christopher McDonald, in the Emmys press room. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

The morning after an awards show always feels a bit deflating, doesn’t it? Even with the Emmys coming right at the start of the movie awards season, and the…

'Hacks' Beating 'The Bear' Was Exactly What the Emmys Needed

Plus 7 other takeaways, including my thoughts on drama series drama, terrible product placement and who should host the next awards show

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