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Should Emmys Have Separate Web Series Category?

Since TV networks are now making a web series to support existing shows, it makes sense for The Emmys to have a separate web series category. On Sunday, September 23, 2012, The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards will again consolidate nominated shows, including as Showtime's Web Therapy (which started as a web series), NBC's 30 Rock: Webisodes (exclusively online) and Adult Swim's Children's Hospital (which started as a web series) under the specialty category called 'Outstanding Special Class Programs.'

Whether indie, studio, network, or advertiser-produced, the fact is more and more broadcast-quality web series are published online everyday, and more is coming. Having a separate category to recognize them seems like a no-brainer so what's the hold up?

What do you think? Should Emmys have a separate web series category? Tell us in the comment box below.

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Comment by Rich Mbariket on September 13, 2012 at 12:04pm: "The nuances of web content is so varied in production and presentation that it needs distinction."

Agree but worry the indies won't get a fair shake.

Comment by Clancy Bundy on September 13, 2012 at 9:18am: I think it definitely should. The nuances of web content is so varied in production and presentation that it needs distinction. I don't know if 'Special Class' is the best name they could think up, however. I get what they are trying to say, but still.