You may have noticed something strange when theEmmy nominationswere announced Tuesday morning.
(Other thanalmost every single actorfromGame of Thronesgetting a nom, we mean.
What, exactly, is up with that?

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It all comes down to the Emmys complicated eligibility rules.
The show received 20 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, and won in three categories.
But theres another crucial twist in the Emmy rules that explains the shows presence this year.
(AsEWs Lauren Huff put it: Sneaky, sneaky.)
Might as well start on your 2020 predictions now!
The train never stops.