so it got me thinking about viewership
Ratings
Homeland drew an all-time high 1.73 million total viewers with its 10 pm bow, up 60 percent from its series debut and representing the pay cabler’s most watched Season 2 premiere ever. For the night, Homeland amassed 2.07 million viewers.Homeland’s second season finale delivered 2.3 million viewers, with 2.7 million for the night, hitting another series high.
Homeland had a 35% increase over the Season 1 finale last December.
Scandal premiered its second season also up to a 2.2 18-49 rating from last year's 2.0 premiere rating.U.S. viewers(million) 6.74In its second season finale, ABC’s red-hot Scandal delivered the series most-watched telecast ever and tied a series high in Adults 18-49 for the 2nd week running. The show also achieved new all-time highs across all key Women (W18-34/W18-49/W25-54) The season finished as the #1 TV series in its slot on each of its last 16 first-run broadcasts.
Scandal spiked over its year-ago first season finale in Total Viewers(+25%) and Adults 18-49 (+39%).
The Numbers don't lie!( Courtesy of L.A Times, Entertainment Weekly & Zap2 it). So you can see clearly that people and the critics were enjoying Scandals rise.So all the ducks were in a row from a heavily successful 2nd season, for Emmy nomination submissions (June 1, 2012 - May 31, 2013 , I looked into it Lol ) For one, I was definite sure that Kerry was going to be in it to win it
The Nomination
I called it! :-) I was uber excited! Her being the 2nd African American behind Cicely Tyson in 1995 was amazing. For her to follow in the footsteps of a Dihann Carroll for being a lead actress in a drama(which i mentioned in my video State Of Black Entertainment ) which was 30yrs ago. This history alone was enough to get you rooting for her, even if you didn't watch it. But look at her competition
Vera Farmiga, “Bates Motel” (A&E)
Michelle Dockery, “Downton Abbey” (PBS)
Claire Danes, “Homeland” (Showtime)
Robin Wright, “House of Cards” (Netflix)
Elizabeth Moss, “Mad Men” (AMC)
Connie Britton, “Nashville” (ABC)
As Vera & Robin are both in new shows in their 1st season it couldn't have gone to them that rarely happens (unless your Claire UGH! lol) Michelle has been here twice before and It's a British show( no shade lol ). It could be Elizabeth's time as Mad Men is slowly fading and same could be said for Connie in Nashville. So that left the potential clash battle of Kerry & Claire.She was the only African American in the category with theses legends proceeding her. With her amazing weekly performance and solid numbers and reviews of the show. We just knew that she was a shoo in,but you never know with Awards!
Emmy Night!
So Kerry looked amazing in her Marchesa
Then this happened when Supporting Actor in A Drama Category was being presented
Then this happened when Supporting Actor in A Drama Category was being presented
A Beautiful Moment!
So about and hour later it was that time. Jimmy Fallon presented Lead Actress In A Drama to......
Claire Danes for Homeland
My Initial Shock & Dissapointment
Now Just a disclaimer. I'm not hating on her. I'm not denying her talent or her performance on Homeland. It's a really gripping show and she is awesome on it! But the chick won already! Lol 'm not trying to be funny but I'm serious. She won last year and it was her first season which was great, but this was Kerry's time! Also in her speech, no recognizing everyone in the category especially Kerry!(yes I'm being petty right now, but it's warranted! Lol )
With all that we know fans of the show, Kerry, the Emmy know what it was. This was an historical occasion and a great year in TV for African Americans. Besides Kerry we have Tyler Perry show doing good. Done Cheadle nominated for his how House of lies.Steel magnolias remake which was a ratings Hit had Alfre Woodard give an stellar performance as Ouiser! Both Don & Alfre were nominated.The list goes on. We couldn't get the important one if anything!
I feel like why did the Emmys even feel the need to have that amazing moment with Kerry & Dihann. From what Ms. Carroll was talking about, you understood things in perspective.You understood where we are in TV from a few years back. If you knew good and well that history wouldn't, wasn't and might not happen this year then why setup it up that way. I just felt dare i say tricked.
Twitter Backlash
Child everyone was too through. Twitter was a blaze with thoughts of shock & dismay to Kerry Losing. I even threw my phone down as i was watching it.I wouldn't' t believe the Robbery.
Shadow And Act
Even her cast-mate Columbus short knew what it was
- Robbed. Robbed I tell you. ROBBED. @kerrywashington is without question the MOST OUTSTANDING. Well see you next year Emmys. @scandalabc
Columbus Short I couldn't agree more Brotha!
Final Thoughts
Then on Monday I saw Kerry's tweet I realized It's an honor to be nominated (which i pray for) and that it can only get better from here!
I love you Kerry!!!!! I know you better win that Damn Thing Next year . After your Golden Globe & SAG awards! :-) I always think ahead Boo :-)
