Kenan Thompson opening emmy awards The number, packed with dance troupes representing shows like “Friends” and “Game of Thrones” with Thompson as an interpolated cast member, was met with a decided lack of enthusiasm. And that more or less set the tone for a pretty by-the-numbers Emmy ceremony that, despite the constant F-bombs, looked like it might have taken place in 1992, not 2022.
However, there were some surprising moments and some head-scratching ones. Here are some of the most notable snubs and surprises from this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards.