“Mrs. Davis” will be competing for the love of the Emmys in the Limited Series category, but that doesn’t mean the show won’t get a second season.
A source close to the production told TheWrap that creators Damon Lindelof and Tara Hernandez always intended for Season 1 of the genre-bending series to have a “conclusive and satisfying ending” with the final episode airing on Friday. Thursday May 18. The source added that while discussions about a possible second installment have not started, nothing is off the table.
“Mrs. Davis” follows a nun named Symone (Betty Gilpin) on an epic, and sometimes hilarious, quest to find the holy grail, after making a deal with the all-knowing artificial intelligence algorithm (called Mrs. Davis) to shut down the destruction of the relic.
The source told TheWrap that the show’s innovative format and fitting conclusion made it perfect for competing in the limited series category for the Emmys. They cited shows like “The White Lotus” as a precedent for series that have competed in the category and produced more seasons.
The show’s blend of dramatic and comedic elements also created an uneven balance in the drama and comedy categories, so the limited series made more sense overall. The series has earned critical acclaim and positive word of mouth from viewers. With the move, Gilpin will now compete in the category of Lead Actress in a Limited Series. The candidates for supporting actor in a limited series are Jake McDorman, Andy McQueen, Chris Diamantopoulos, Tom Wlaschiha, David Arquette and Ben Chaplin. Supporting actress in a limited series will include Elizabeth Marvel, Katja Herbers, Margo Martindale and Mathilde Ollivier.
The show will continue to face a competitive race that includes HBO Max’s “Love & Death,” Netflix’s “Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” Apple TV+’s “Black Bird,” Prime Video’s “Daisy Jones and the Six.” , HBO’s “Daisy Jones and the Six” “White House Plumbers” and Netflix’s “Beef.”
