(EXCLUSIVE) Netflix\u2019s \u201cThe White Lotus\u201d is no longer eligible for the Emmy Awards\u2019 limited series category, according to sources close to the show. The streamer has decided to move the series into the drama category instead.<\/p>\n
The decision to move \u201cThe White Lotus\u201d out of the limited series category and into the drama category comes after the show\u2019s second season was recently announced. The show, which stars John Stamos, Scott Caan, and Katheryn Winnick, follows a group of guests at a Hawaiian resort who become embroiled in a mystery involving a missing person.<\/p>\n
The move to the drama category is a savvy one for Netflix, as it gives the show a better chance at garnering more Emmy nominations. The limited series category is typically dominated by shows like \u201cBig Little Lies\u201d and \u201cFargo,\u201d which have earned multiple nominations in the past. By moving \u201cThe White Lotus\u201d to the drama category, Netflix is hoping to give the show a better chance at garnering some Emmy love.<\/p>\n
The move also comes as the streaming service is planning to launch its own awards show, the Netflix Awards. The awards will be given out in a variety of categories, including drama, comedy, and limited series. It\u2019s no surprise that Netflix is looking to give its own shows a better chance at awards recognition, and this move is one way to do that.<\/p>\n
While \u201cThe White Lotus\u201d may no longer be eligible for the limited series category at the Emmys, it still stands a chance at winning awards from the Netflix Awards. It will be interesting to see if the show is able to garner any nominations from the streaming service\u2019s own awards show.<\/p>\n
Regardless, the move to the drama category is a smart one for Netflix, and it will be interesting to see if it pays off for the streaming service. We\u2019ll have to wait and see if \u201cThe White Lotus\u201d is able to garner any Emmy or Netflix Awards nominations when the time comes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
(EXCLUSIVE) Netflix\u2019s \u201cThe White Lotus\u201d is no longer eligible for the Emmy Awards\u2019 limited series category, according to sources close to the show. The streamer has decided to move the series into the drama category instead. The decision to move \u201cThe White Lotus\u201d out of the limited series category and into the drama category comes …<\/p>\n