It’s the Emmy season again, and once again, a rather unexpected show took home the award for best episode. Surprisingly, it wasn’t the highly regarded Better Call Saul that clinched the title, but rather the hilariously dramatic wedding episode from Succession. It left fans of the former series feeling disappointed and doubting whether the choice was equitable.
Nonetheless, while the Emmys praised this unconventional decision, IMDb’s ranking tells an altogether different story. The Succession’s third episode of the fourth season, titled Connor’s Wedding, won several accolades at the 2023 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Writing and Directing for a Dramatic Series. It may be a great show, but it appears that this Emmy win was a slap in the face to all fans who thought Better Call Saul was more deserving.
Succession: Connor’s Wedding Wins Big at Emmys 2023
What number of Emmys was Succession the recipient of on Monday at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards? Six. With a staggering 27 nominations, including categories for best drama, multiple actors, and outstanding directing, the show, which was nominated for its fourth and final season, dominated the evening.
Showrunner Jesse Armstrong won an Emmy for ‘Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series’ in recognition of his work on the episode Connor’s Wedding. Nevertheless, this is not the only honor bestowed upon this acclaimed show. Much to everyone’s surprise, as per Parade, Succession won a number of Emmys, including Outstanding Lead Actor (Kieran Culkin), Outstanding Supporting Actor (Matthew Macfadyen), Outstanding Actress (Sarah Snook), and Outstanding Director (Mark Mylod).
All the unexpected favorites won the big prizes at the Emmy Awards, which were rather uneventful due to a severe lack of surprises. Succession, BEEF, and The Bear, as expected, dominated the Drama, Comedy, and other prominent categories. The fact that Better Call Saul has not received a single Emmy, even after six seasons and 53 nominations, is a whole other story.
It is possible that viewers were shocked by Connor’s Wedding’s unexpected win at the Emmys over Better Call Saul. However, IMDb’s rating system provides irrefutable evidence that public opinion aligns with the series they enjoy most.
IMDb Proves Better Call Saul is Better Than Succession’s Emmy-Winning Episode
While the Emmys recognized Connor’s Wedding’s outstanding merits by awarding it the prestigious award, IMDb users may hold a different opinion. The public’s opinion is often reflected in IMDb ratings, which offer a comprehensive perspective on what viewers really think of a specific episode or series. That being said, Succession’s Emmy-winning episode, Connor’s Wedding, is not shining in the IMDb rankings; it currently sits at number eight. And Better Call Saul’s seventh episode of its sixth season, Execution and Plan, is ranking at six, earning a big smile.
The other noteworthy best episodes that were listed on the IMDb ranking list are as follows:
- Breaking Bad (Ozymandias)
- Six Feet Under (Everyone’s Waiting)
- BoJack Horseman (BoJack Horseman)
- Vinland Saga (End of The Prologue)
- Avatar: The Last Airbender (Sozin’s Comet, Part 4: Avatar Aang)
- Better Call Saul (Plan and Execution)
- Breaking Bad (Face Off)
- Succession (Connor’s Wedding)
- Game of Thrones (The Rains of Castamere)
- Breaking Bad (Felina)
The difference between the IMDb and Emmy rankings ultimately serves to highlight the wide range of interests and preferences among television watchers. Although the Emmys seek to recognize excellence in television, IMDb provides a forum for viewers to freely express their thoughts.
This conflict of viewpoints merely serves to highlight the diversity of preferences among viewers of television. As viewers, we are blessed with both the Emmys and IMDb to honor excellence and express our love for TV. So, whether you side with the Emmys or IMDb, let’s acknowledge the talent that goes into creating such exceptional TV shows.
You can stream the ‘Emmy-nominated’ (but not Emmy-winning) series Better Call Saul on Netflix. Meanwhile, Succession is streaming on Max.
