Amid newcomers, will ‘Thrones’ slay again?

In the Way Too Much TV Era, it truly is an honor just to be nominated.

Imagine that you’re working on a television series, one of the many actors, writers and others who give daily thanks for the rise of cable and streaming that has led to gazillions — at least — of shows and growing employment opportunities. Then, besides the possibility of at least your mom spotting you in the vast video sea, you learn that your peers watched and, hallelujah, decreed you Emmy worthy.

Who needs to win? Every nominee, of course, who would prefer to avoid being an also-ran smiling bravely for the cameras. There’s also the producers of the Sept. 22 Emmy Awards ceremony and Fox , the network airing it, with an event to sell.

“Game of Thrones,” “Veep” and “When They See Us” look like frontrunners but the outcome is anyone’s guess. AP Television Writer Lynn Elber and Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy’s offer theirs in the top categories. DRAMA SERIES ELBER: Should win: “Pose.” An opulent, clear-eyed embrace of the late-20thcentury LGBTQ ballroom scene deserves its due.

Will win: “Game of Thrones.” A landmark show that brought cinematic sweep to TV gets a big farewell, finale naysayers be damned. KENNEDY: Should win: Agreed on “Pose,” a loving look at a world that has never been celebrated on TV before, starring the largest LGBTQ cast ever for a scripted series.

Will win: “Pose” is up against the behemoth “Game of Thrones,” which triggered parodies and homages, memes and talk show publicity. Even the president tried to coopt its tagline “Winter Is Coming.” The Emmy is coming. COMEDY SERIES ELBER: Should win: “Fleabag.” Such shocking sexual abandon and emotional dysfunction is downright un-American. Three cheers for this British invasion! Will win: “Veep.” A three-for-three winner won’t be defeated in its last hurrah, especially when politics are all the rage. KENNEDY: Should win: The second season of “Fleabag” — with a woman resisting her feelings for a priest — and the debut of “Russian Doll” — in which a New Yorker keeps reliving the night of her 36th birthday — were deeply worthy of wins for writing and originality.

Will win: “Veep,” the safe and more popular choice. But Emmy voters may learn to regret this predictable decision.

ACTOR, DRAMA SERIES ELBER: Should win: Billy Porter, “Pose.” The Tony-winning actor’s performance, by turns brassy, tender and brave, anchors the sprawling drama.

Will win: Billy Porter. He found the TV role he deserved and gets the award he earned. KENNEDY: Should win: Yes, yes, yes. Porter is always the best thing in whatever he’s in and he’s truly fierce in“Pose.” But did enough people watch?

Will win: Kit Harington, buffeted by the waves of “Game of

HBO VIA AP This image released by HBO shows Emilia Clarke, left, and Kit Harington in a scene from the final episode of “Game of Thrones.” On Tuesday, July 16, the program was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding drama series.