While
the 2015 Golden Globes delivered some surprises, there are two in
particular that could have massive ramifications for two, what were up
till now, small-time players in television:
The CW and Amazon. Jane the Virgin star Gina Rodriguez took the award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy, the first Golden Globe win for the CW. In addition, Amazon’s Transparent nabbed the award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, as well as Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for series star Jeffrey Tambor, marking both the first and second Golden Globe wins for the SVOD service.
For Amazon, the win matters because it means the Netflix NFLX -2.39% competitor finally found a show it can use against the power of Orange is the New Black and House of Cards. It means, for the first time, Netflix isn’t the only SVOD service with skin in the awards game – and if the credibility holds into Emmy season later this September, it could end up being the thread of legitimacy the company needs to finally compete on the global television stage. But, while Amazon’s first wins are great, the real news lies with The CW.
Beyond the fact that Jane the Virgins’ win comes on the heels of a second season renewal that took place earlier in the day, this will mark the first time in a while a series that wasn’t meant to be awards fodder took home some gold (if James Spader knew he was going to get some love for The Blacklist). For years, non-SVOD television has operated in a “prestige night” mindset where, much like movie Oscar season between October and December, every TV network schedules its “good shows” against each other on Sunday nights. However, The CW has now rocked that boat in a major way.
Should Jane’s buzz carry through the TV year and into Emmy season, it could be the thing that breaks the mold… of course that will also depend on the category it’s placed within. While running an hour long, it could be left up to debate whether the series is a comedy or drama, and if it ends up being marked for the comedy realm come September, all that will happen is The CW will gain some much deserved legitimacy as a network for finally having an Emmy nomination in a major category. However, if the series is able to push through as a drama (which there will be room for now that Breaking Bad and True Detective [which will in no way be shooting higher than its expectations after its loss at 2014’s Emmys and then again at 2015’s Golden Globes] aren’t competing), it will mark the first time in a long time a non-Sunday night show was able to gain awards recognition in the drama space, and that could open up some huge floodgates.
In the end, the Golden Globe wins for Amazon and The CW could be nothing, or they could be the start of something huge. Unfortunately, it’s just too early in the year to make a determination. But, that said, it’s nice to finally see some diversity among the honorees.
The CW and Amazon. Jane the Virgin star Gina Rodriguez took the award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy, the first Golden Globe win for the CW. In addition, Amazon’s Transparent nabbed the award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, as well as Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for series star Jeffrey Tambor, marking both the first and second Golden Globe wins for the SVOD service.
For Amazon, the win matters because it means the Netflix NFLX -2.39% competitor finally found a show it can use against the power of Orange is the New Black and House of Cards. It means, for the first time, Netflix isn’t the only SVOD service with skin in the awards game – and if the credibility holds into Emmy season later this September, it could end up being the thread of legitimacy the company needs to finally compete on the global television stage. But, while Amazon’s first wins are great, the real news lies with The CW.
Beyond the fact that Jane the Virgins’ win comes on the heels of a second season renewal that took place earlier in the day, this will mark the first time in a while a series that wasn’t meant to be awards fodder took home some gold (if James Spader knew he was going to get some love for The Blacklist). For years, non-SVOD television has operated in a “prestige night” mindset where, much like movie Oscar season between October and December, every TV network schedules its “good shows” against each other on Sunday nights. However, The CW has now rocked that boat in a major way.
Should Jane’s buzz carry through the TV year and into Emmy season, it could be the thing that breaks the mold… of course that will also depend on the category it’s placed within. While running an hour long, it could be left up to debate whether the series is a comedy or drama, and if it ends up being marked for the comedy realm come September, all that will happen is The CW will gain some much deserved legitimacy as a network for finally having an Emmy nomination in a major category. However, if the series is able to push through as a drama (which there will be room for now that Breaking Bad and True Detective [which will in no way be shooting higher than its expectations after its loss at 2014’s Emmys and then again at 2015’s Golden Globes] aren’t competing), it will mark the first time in a long time a non-Sunday night show was able to gain awards recognition in the drama space, and that could open up some huge floodgates.
In the end, the Golden Globe wins for Amazon and The CW could be nothing, or they could be the start of something huge. Unfortunately, it’s just too early in the year to make a determination. But, that said, it’s nice to finally see some diversity among the honorees.
