- The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the 2021 Golden Globes nominees on Wednesday.
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Bridgerton " received zero nominations despite being one of the year's most beloved shows. - Fans reacted by calling the lack of recognition for the show "beyond comprehension."
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced the nominees for the 78th annual Golden Globes on Wednesday morning, and "Bridgerton" wasn't on the list.
The eight-part series is showrunner Chris Van Dusen's adaptation of Julia Quinn's best-selling romance novels. It invites viewers into a racially inclusive reimagination of London's early 19th-century high-society marriage market.
Many expected the hit
The Shonda Rhimes-produced Regency drama also received high marks from critics, earning an 89% on Rotten Tomatoes.
But while other Netflix original series like "Queen's Gambit," "The Crown," and "Ozark" secured nominations, "Bridgerton" was completely shut out.
Fans were both confused and disappointed at the HFPA's lack of recognition for the show, which was renewed for a second season less than a month after its Christmas Day premiere.
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Some scoffed at the fact that "Emily in Paris," a Netflix series that critics panned for its unrealistic portrayal of Paris and French culture, scored two nominations while "Bridgerton" received zero.
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"Bridgerton" isn't the only
They also thought that shows like HBO's "I May Destroy You," Netflix's "Never Have I Ever," and NBC's "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" deserved nominations.
The 78th annual Golden Globes will air on NBC on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.