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Golden Globes: Anderson Dominates Nominations Amid TV Decline

12/12/2025

Summary

Story summary

Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another leads the 83rd Golden Globes nominations with nine nominations.
The Star Wars series Andor received only one nomination, despite prior Emmy success.
Critics note a decline in ambitious programming and a lack of innovative series in television this year.
Noteworthy mentions include Dark Winds, which features a predominantly Native American cast, and The Old Man, starring Jeff Bridges, resonating with audiences in 2025.

History

Historical Context

The 83rd Golden Globes in 2026 underscored a significant shift in television programming, echoing the 2008 Writers Guild of America strike that caused a 70% drop in original scripted content. This decline is evident in the nominations, with only one nod for the acclaimed series *Andor*, raising concerns about the future of innovative storytelling in an evolving industry landscape.

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Story summary

Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another leads the 83rd Golden Globes nominations with nine nominations.
The Star Wars series Andor received only one nomination, despite prior Emmy success.
Critics note a decline in ambitious programming and a lack of innovative series in television this year.
Noteworthy mentions include Dark Winds, which features a predominantly Native American cast, and The Old Man, starring Jeff Bridges, resonating with audiences in 2025.

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