Experts slugfest: ‘Baby Reindeer’ becomes a surprise sensation and Emmy contender

Just as “Shōgun” wraps up, another limited series has entered the chat: “Baby Reindeer.” Gold Derby editors and Experts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng are here to discuss Netflix’s breakout hit and whether it can put up a fight against new odds-on favorite “Shōgun.”

Adapted from Richard Gadd‘s autobiographical one-man show, “Baby Reindeer” has been a word-of-mouth success since quietly dropping on Netflix on April 11 After sitting atop the Netflix daily top 10 for days, the streamer confirmed on Monday that the series will be submitted at the Primetime Emmys. “Baby Reindeer” is currently in seventh place in the limited series odds, while Gadd, who plays a fictionalized version of himself named Donny, is in eighth place in the lead actor rankings. Supporting actress contenders Jessica Gunning, who plays Martha, Donny’s stalker, and Nava Mau, Donny’s love interest he meets on a trans dating site, are hovering outside the top 10. Will any of them get in? And if they do, how win-competitive are they?

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Meanwhile, “Shōgun” concluded its 10-episode run on Tuesday to great acclaim. Many fans have felt the FX series has been the one to beat in limited, but it did not top the series odds until this week, dethroning season-long frontrunner “Fargo.” But now with “Baby Reindeer” quickly rising, can “Shōgun” hold it off? Plus, we explain why a second season is not necessary.

Elsewhere, we discuss Sandra Oh‘s debut on “The Sympathizer” and left-field drama contenders we all may be overlooking.

Email your questions to slugfests@goldderby.com.

Timestamps:
Intro and “Baby Reindeer” has entered the chat (0:00)
Limited series going drama? (6:21)
“Baby Reindeer’s” Emmy chances (11:57)
“Shōgun” finale — spoilers, obviously (40:15)
Listener questions (50:45)

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