Metascore
48

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 14
  2. Negative: 2 out of 14

Critic Reviews

  1. Reviewed by: Michael Schulman
    Sep 16, 2022
    30
    Despite celebrating the craft of television, the ceremony was ineptly written and paced. Thompson’s comedy interludes had a wocka-wocka desperation about them, and the formerly low-key job of announcer went to the comedian Sam Jay, who stole focus with contrived introductions of the presenters.
  2. Reviewed by: Kevin Fallon
    Sep 13, 2022
    30
    This was one of the worst Emmys telecasts in recent memory. ... Award shows are fun to watch, and, in spite of itself, this year’s ceremony made that case. ... It was almost as if handing out trophies was a chore—a distraction from the mission to make viewers eye-roll as much as possible while watching insufferable bits. It’s hilarious, then, how moving most of the wins were. (Beyond that, I can’t remember a time I’ve seen an award show and thought almost every winner was the right choice.) ... Kenan Thompson hosted the show, and was, to keep it concise, terrible.