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Adolescence ruled the night, but this year’s Emmys showed exactly what TV is lacking

Adolescence ruled the night, but this year’s Emmys showed exactly what TV is lacking

The British miniseries was the big winner on a night that saw previous juggernauts ‘The Bear’ and ‘The White Lotus’ falter. If the 2025 Emmys have taught us anything, it’s that TV shows are no longer built to go the distance, writes Louis Chilton

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