AND THE ODDS ARE …

Amazon campaigned quite aggressively for The Boys, its R-rated superhero drama that could easily have been written off as fanboy fare. But its broad appeal and improved critical showing for the second season managed to make it a viable awards player. The Boys has zero chance of winning this year, but its inclusion ensures that the streamer isn’t shut out of what’s historically been the Emmys’ top race — and that’s worth almost as much as a win itself.

Dominique McElligott as Queen Maeve on The Boys.