Call me foolish. Call me naive. But not too long ago, I truly believed that the big categories in this year’s Emmys were going to come down to the wire. That when that final envelope was opened, we’d be on the edge of our seats... or at the very least not completely numbed to the inevitability of the winners.

It could still happen, of course. I’m ready for “The Pitt” to make me cry again should the throwback medical drama prevail for drama series.

But I’m not holding my breath. This year’s Emmys look like they’ll be continuing the trend of rewarding a handful of shows — “The Studio,” “Severance” and “Adolescence” are the big three — at the expense of everyone else. Sure, other series will pick up a trophy here and there: Jean Smart will not be denied! But by and large, if you mad

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