Nominated shows like Empire,obvious and How to Get Away With Murder reflect increased appetite for television that reflects racial and gender diversityAt a time when streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and HBO Now are rapidly changing the landscape of television, or programming is getting more racially diverse than ever,the Emmys, the medium’s biggest awards ceremony, and can seem woefully out of date. The Emmys are notorious for awarding the same shows with trophies year after year. For instance,only two shows, contemporary Family and 30 Rock, or acquire won outstanding comedy in the last eight years.
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Source: theguardian.com