Amidst the plethora of television shows that take on a wide variety of subjects for audiences, not every show wins big. Although series like Better Call Saul find critical acclaim around the world, they end up with no recognition and no Emmy awards!
Much like the Breaking Bad spin-off/prequel, there are several television series that became globally famous but did not have an Emmy to their name. With iconic dramas, infamous plot twists, and tension in every moment, here are 5 series that found worldwide fame but did not earn any Emmys for their work!
1) Parks and Recreation
The show that got Christ Pratt his worldwide fame, Parks and Recreation was a 2009 American sitcom starring an ensemble cast of actors. With a notable cast of actors working side-by-side, the show ran for 7 seasons during which it was nominated for 14 Primetime Emmys!
Parks and Recreation, however, did not win any but found worldwide fame from the world. The iconic sitcom is available to stream on Peacock Premium in the U.S.!
2) Hannibal
Hannibal was the 2013 series that starred Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen as Hannibal Lecter. A spin-off to the iconic 1991 film The Silence of the Lambs, the series was a work of art. With an intriguing storyline at hand, the series was nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy during its 3-season run, and that too for Best Visual Effects!
Although the series did not win the Emmy, Hannibal became renowned as famous as the name of Mads Mikkelsen. The series received a high rating of 8.5/10 on IMDB and 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and is available to stream on Prime Video in the U.S.
3) The Good Place
What happens when a not-so-good person is accidentally sent to heaven instead of hell? You get The Good Place. Starring Ted Danson, Kristen Bell, D’Arcy Carden, and several others, the sitcom was truly a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
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With discussions of morality and philosophies of humans and more importantly, how to live a moral life, the series found global fame. Having a good run for 4 seasons, the series was nominated for 12 Primetime Emmys but sadly did not win any Emmys. Despite the loss of awards, The Good Place is considered one of the best sitcoms ever created and fans often take the philosophical discussions literally in their lives!
4) BoJack Horseman
Will Arnett had a very saddening personal life which led to the creation of the iconic character of BoJack Horseman. Being an alcoholic horse who is in the spiral of self-loathing, Horseman decides to make a Hollywood comeback with the help of his human friend and his ex-girlfriend.
Taking a comparison of 90s Hollywood to the current era, BoJack Horseman gives a clear distinction into the rapidly evolving lifestyle of humans. Being nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys, Horseman sadly did not win any. The series, however, has been known around the world for being awesome and has found fans from around the world tuning in to watch!
5) The Wire
Back in 2002, Dominic West and Lance Riddick starred in the drama series titled The Wire. Depicting the Baltimore drug scene through the eyes of drug dealers and law enforcement officers, the series ran from 2002 to 2008. With 2 Primetime Emmy nominations to its name, the series did not win any awards but millions of fans have already heard its name.
The Wire received a rating of 9.3/10 on IMDB and a whopping 94% on Rotten Tomatoes! The iconic series ran for 5 seasons and is available to stream on Max in the U.S.
