Emmy predictions: 'When They See Us,' 'Chernobyl' offer voters hard choices
by Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times
Aug 21, 2019
3 minutes
"Chernobyl" and "When They See Us" made us see history anew, shifting our awareness of tragic past events in ways that were insistent, exciting and absolutely haunting. The shows' storytelling was economical - "When They See Us" unfolded over four superbly structured episodes; "Chernobyl" took five - but these weren't series you could binge. You needed time to recover.
Which limited series will rule the Emmys next month? Here's an early forecast.
LIMITED SERIES
"Chernobyl"
"Escape at Dannemora"
"Fosse/Verdon"
"Sharp Objects"
"When They See Us"
Winner: "When They See
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