The Golden Globes ceremony saw expected winners like Adolescence and The Studio take top honours, but the night was not without its controversies. The White Lotus and Severance, both critical darlings, left empty-handed, raising questions about the awards' judging criteria.
The White Lotus, nominated for six awards, failed to win any. This may be due to its shift from limited series to drama series, where competition is fiercer. Additionally, the latest season was considered the weakest, with meandering plots and off-screen drama overshadowing the show itself.
Severance, once a biting social commentary, disappointed with its second season, which critics say lacked momentum and relied on showy direction. Despite nominations for best drama, actor, actress, and supporting actor, it won nothing.
Jean Smart's win for Hacks surprised some, given the show's least enjoyable season yet. However, her competitors were from shows that are not strictly comedies, making her victory perhaps inevitable.
Yet the biggest snub, according to the article, is for UK viewers. The Pitt, which won best drama and best actor, is a runaway success in the US but remains unavailable to watch in the UK. With its second season already airing in America, UK fans are left waiting until March for HBO Max's launch, making them the true losers of the night.
