Snubbed by the Golden Globes: The UK Loses Out on The Pitt
While the winners of the 2024 Golden Globe Awards were largely as expected, with adolescence and The Studio dominating the categories, a glaring omission stands out - the UK audience. The highly acclaimed drama series, The Pitt, was snubbed in several categories, leaving British viewers feeling left out.
With six nominations, The White Lotus was expected to make a strong showing, but its absence from the winner's list is particularly puzzling. The show's creator, Mike White, has been praised for his writing, with plots that were often sharp and biting. However, this year's season was criticized for being less than stellar, with some episodes feeling overly long or poorly resolved.
Another show that failed to impress in the Golden Globes was Severance. Despite its critical acclaim and nominations for best drama, best actor, best actress, and best supporting actor, it fell flat on its second season. The show's attempt to tackle social commentary came across as forced, with direction that felt more like a screensaver than a cohesive vision.
On the other hand, Jean Smart's win for Hacks was largely seen as undeserved. Despite her character Deborah Vance being a comedic genius in theory, the late-night talkshow format of this season did not do her justice. Smart's performance felt more like an obligation to sell the show rather than a genuine portrayal of humor.
The real surprise, however, is The Pitt's omission from the awards list. As a drama series that has already won numerous awards, including Emmys and Television Critics Association awards, it would have been expected to receive recognition in the Golden Globes. Its absence feels like a snub, especially considering its success in other markets.
The reason for this snub is largely due to the lack of availability in the UK. Despite being available on HBO Max in the US and other parts of the world, British viewers are still waiting for their chance to watch The Pitt. This has left many feeling left out, wondering why they can't access such a highly acclaimed show.
In conclusion, while some winners were as expected, others felt like snubs. The omission of The Pitt from the Golden Globes is particularly puzzling, given its success in other markets and the fact that it's already won numerous awards. As for UK viewers, it seems they're out of luck until HBO Max arrives next March.
While the winners of the 2024 Golden Globe Awards were largely as expected, with adolescence and The Studio dominating the categories, a glaring omission stands out - the UK audience. The highly acclaimed drama series, The Pitt, was snubbed in several categories, leaving British viewers feeling left out.
With six nominations, The White Lotus was expected to make a strong showing, but its absence from the winner's list is particularly puzzling. The show's creator, Mike White, has been praised for his writing, with plots that were often sharp and biting. However, this year's season was criticized for being less than stellar, with some episodes feeling overly long or poorly resolved.
Another show that failed to impress in the Golden Globes was Severance. Despite its critical acclaim and nominations for best drama, best actor, best actress, and best supporting actor, it fell flat on its second season. The show's attempt to tackle social commentary came across as forced, with direction that felt more like a screensaver than a cohesive vision.
On the other hand, Jean Smart's win for Hacks was largely seen as undeserved. Despite her character Deborah Vance being a comedic genius in theory, the late-night talkshow format of this season did not do her justice. Smart's performance felt more like an obligation to sell the show rather than a genuine portrayal of humor.
The real surprise, however, is The Pitt's omission from the awards list. As a drama series that has already won numerous awards, including Emmys and Television Critics Association awards, it would have been expected to receive recognition in the Golden Globes. Its absence feels like a snub, especially considering its success in other markets.
The reason for this snub is largely due to the lack of availability in the UK. Despite being available on HBO Max in the US and other parts of the world, British viewers are still waiting for their chance to watch The Pitt. This has left many feeling left out, wondering why they can't access such a highly acclaimed show.
In conclusion, while some winners were as expected, others felt like snubs. The omission of The Pitt from the Golden Globes is particularly puzzling, given its success in other markets and the fact that it's already won numerous awards. As for UK viewers, it seems they're out of luck until HBO Max arrives next March.
. I mean, who doesn't love a good drama series? And with all the nominations, you'd think it'd be a shoo-in for some awards. But nope, snubbed by the Globes 
. It's like, what's the point of even having awards if they're not gonna recognize our own talent over here? 
. I mean, I've seen some episodes and it was alright, but it's no match for The Pitt in my book 
. And Severance? More like Sever- waste 
. I know some people loved it, but I just didn't get it.
. It's like they're being left out of the party 
. When is HBO Max going to come to our shores? Can someone please explain? 
was it just that it wasn't widely available in the UK or something? because that's no excuse! we should be able to access the best shows too, not just the ones that are broadcast on local channels. 
the white lotus was def due for a win tho, but i guess mike white didnt bring his a game this season lol. severance is soooo overrated btw. and jean smart winnin was like a joke - hes not even funny in real life 
hbo max needs 2 hurry up & bring the pitt to our shores already!!! 
. Meanwhile, other shows might be more 'popular' or whatever, but does that really matter? Can't we just appreciate the good stuff when we see it 
? The Golden Globes are supposed to be about recognizing excellence, not just catering to American tastes 
. Anyway, I'm rooting for The Pitt to finally hit our screens soon 
!
. I've seen the other nominees in some UK screenings (had to sneak 'em in) 
, but this one always flew under my radar somehow. I guess you could say the UK audience was left out of the party 
.