Deadline’s Contenders TV Day 2 Showcases 14 Emmy Panels
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- Deadline hosts Contenders Television Day 2 at the DGA Theater, featuring 14 live panels after 15 on Saturday.
- Apple TV debuts new series “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” by David E. Kelley and Michelle Pfeiffer, marking their first collaboration.
- HBO Max presents “Half Man” starring Richard Gadd, a limited series that follows his Emmy‑winning work on Baby Reindeer.
- Prime Video returns with “The Night Manager” starring Tom Hiddleston and a new cast, plus the fifth season of “The Boys”.
- Peacock adds reality competition “Love Island: USA” and Fox’s “Fear Factor: House of Fear” to the lineup, diversifying the event beyond scripted drama.
Why it matters: Television Academy voters get 29 live panels over two days to hear 30+ shows, giving networks and streamers a direct pitch for Emmy votes, which can translate into higher ratings and ad dollars.
