GLOW

Self-proclaimed underdogs, the showrunners behind Netflix's female wrestling show are basking in 10 nominations, including one for the top prize True to the spirit of their show about pioneering female wrestlers, GLOW showrunners Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch approached the announcement of Emmy nominations July 12 assuming they'd get shut out.[...]the pair were rewarded for their pessimism with 10 nominations for the show's debut run (season two dropped on Netflix on June 29), including one for comedy series and a supporting actress nod for Betty Gilpin.M.O. TOP NOMINEES Betty Gilpin Supporting Actress Jesse Peretz Directing REAL-WORLD Action Not only is her show dealing with current events (such as a Weinstein-inspired storyline in season two), but GLOW co-showrunner Liz Flahive also has been involved in political action, recently stepping in to help reunite parents and children separated at the U.S.-Mexico border.