• Billy Crystal will lead the Emmys tribute to Robin Williams, who died this month. Tracey Nearmy / EPA
    Billy Crystal will lead the Emmys tribute to Robin Williams, who died this month. Tracey Nearmy / EPA
  • Maybe tonight will be the night for Kunal Nayyar, Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Simon Helberg, the cast of CBS’ The Big Bang Theory. CBS, Monty Brinton / AP photo
    Maybe tonight will be the night for Kunal Nayyar, Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Simon Helberg, the cast of CBS’ The Big Bang Theory. CBS, Monty Brinton / AP photo
  • The lioness’s share of the buzz this past year has been for the women-behind-bars comedy of Orange Is the New Black and the outstanding thespian talents of Taylor Schilling. Paul Shiraldi for Netflix
    The lioness’s share of the buzz this past year has been for the women-behind-bars comedy of Orange Is the New Black and the outstanding thespian talents of Taylor Schilling. Paul Shiraldi for Netflix
  • The grit of the final moments on Earth of Walter White on Breaking Bad might be the key to the Emmy win. AMC, Ursula Coyote / AP photo
    The grit of the final moments on Earth of Walter White on Breaking Bad might be the key to the Emmy win. AMC, Ursula Coyote / AP photo
  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon exploded from the NBC gates with 11 million viewers for his February debut. Only Colbert can stop him. NBC, Lloyd Bishop, File / AP photo
    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon exploded from the NBC gates with 11 million viewers for his February debut. Only Colbert can stop him. NBC, Lloyd Bishop, File / AP photo
  • Could there be a curse on Jon Hamm’s head? The dashing star of Mad Men has lost six times in a row for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Jaimie Trueblood / AMC
    Could there be a curse on Jon Hamm’s head? The dashing star of Mad Men has lost six times in a row for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Jaimie Trueblood / AMC
  • Can Kevin Spacey (House of Cards) can snatch the angel statuette? Nathaniel Bell for Netflix
    Can Kevin Spacey (House of Cards) can snatch the angel statuette? Nathaniel Bell for Netflix
  • Lannister bragging rights are at stake as the cunning dwarf Tyrion (Peter Dinklage, right) and his malevolent sister Cersei (Lena Headey) both hope for Emmys in their respective Supporting Actor and Actress Drama nominations for Game of Thrones. Courtesy OSN
    Lannister bragging rights are at stake as the cunning dwarf Tyrion (Peter Dinklage, right) and his malevolent sister Cersei (Lena Headey) both hope for Emmys in their respective Supporting Actor and Actress Drama nominations for Game of Thrones. Courtesy OSN
  • The 10-episode Fargo has 18 nominations. AP Photo / FX, Chris Large
    The 10-episode Fargo has 18 nominations. AP Photo / FX, Chris Large
  • Game of Thrones scored the most nominations this year with 19 nods. Courtesy HBO
    Game of Thrones scored the most nominations this year with 19 nods. Courtesy HBO
  • Two goddesses of the Swinging Sixties – Jane Fonda, left, and Diana Rigg – will duke it out for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama series for their work, respectively, in The Newsroom and Game of Thrones. Courtesy OSN)
    Two goddesses of the Swinging Sixties – Jane Fonda, left, and Diana Rigg – will duke it out for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama series for their work, respectively, in The Newsroom and Game of Thrones. Courtesy OSN)
  • Matthew McConaughey, left, and Woody Harrelson from the HBO series True Detective. Both Harrelson and McConaughey were nominated for Emmy Awards for best actor in a drama series for their roles in the series. HBO, Michele K Short / AP photo
    Matthew McConaughey, left, and Woody Harrelson from the HBO series True Detective. Both Harrelson and McConaughey were nominated for Emmy Awards for best actor in a drama series for their roles in the series. HBO, Michele K Short / AP photo

In pictures: Storylines to look forward at the 2014 Emmys

Olive Obina

August 24, 2014

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Will Breaking Bad have a big night in their final season or will Game of Thrones or House of Cards pull off the upset? Here are some storylines to look forward to during the 2014 Emmy Awards. The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards will be presented August 25 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

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