'Ponies' Spy Series Starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson Makes Case for Awards Recognition
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Whitney Friedlander
Summary
The article argues that the period spy show 'Ponies,' starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson, deserves awards recognition from the TV Academy. It highlights how female spies in television have historically been overlooked for major awards, with only a few exceptions like Barbara Bain in the 1960s and Claire Danes in 'Homeland.' The piece positions 'Ponies' as a clever addition to the genre that should break this pattern of neglect.
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Variety'Ponies' Spy Series Starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson Makes Case for Awards Recognitionvariety.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledIt's hard out there for television's fictional female spies.
They've got to be just as smart, cunning and one-step ahead as their male counterparts. Plus, they usually must do it in heels.
Sadly, the TV Academy has a hard time taking notice of this.
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