{
  "id": 13576092,
  "title": "Stephen King Asks Why Taylor Sheridan's Hit Western Series Was Snubbed By The Emmys",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/stephen-king-asks-why-taylor-sheridans-hit-western-series-was-snubbed",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T23:20:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2283141/stephen-king-question-why-taylor-sheridan-hit-western-series-landman-snubbed-emmys/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Stephen King joined the ranks of those perplexed by Taylor Sheridan's Western series, \"Landman,\" missing out on major Emmy nominations. The horror writer expressed his confusion on October 8, questioning why the series hasn't received recognition from the Television Academy for its first two seasons. Specifically, he inquired about the lack of nominations for Billy Bob Thornton in the best actor category and Stephen Kay in the best director category. To date, none of Sheridan's TV shows have earned nominations in above-the-line categories. While \"Lioness\" and \"Tulsa King\" received nods for stunt work, and \"Yellowstone\" was nominated for production design, Sheridan-created projects have largely been shut out when it comes to acting, directing, and overall series nominations. King's curiosity is particularly piqued because \"Landman\" has been critically acclaimed and garnered Critics' Choice and Golden Globe nominations for Thornton's lead performance. Despite the series' popularity and positive reviews, its exclusion from Emmy nominations remains a mystery. Some speculate that Sheridan's conservative leanings and the lower status of Paramount+ in the streaming world may be contributing factors. Sheridan, however, appears unfazed by the lack of Emmy recognition. During a recent appearance on The Bill Simmons Podcast, he discussed his unique approach to TV, stating that his goal is to move, excite, and entertain viewers, rather than to win Emmys. Sheridan's series, including \"Landman\" and \"Lioness,\" have drawn significant viewership to Paramount+, but the streaming platform may soon lose Sheridan's talents, as he's set to depart for NBCUniversal in early 2029. Nonetheless, viewers can anticipate the upcoming third season of \"Landman,\" which has already begun production. While there's always hope for an Emmy nomination this time around, it seems unlikely that Sheridan will lose any sleep if his streak of Emmy snubs continues.",
  "summary": "Fans of Taylor Sheridan are once again left wondering why his shows aren't garnering many Emmy nominations. Author Stephen King has begun wondering the same.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}