Emmys 2016 Nominations: 12 Major Shocks & Snubs

8. Snub - No Nominations For OITNB

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Thankfully, this isn't for Orange Is The New Black's incredible fourth season, but last year's messier third outing for the show.

Still, even if the show did suffer a bit of a dip in quality last year, it's surprising not to see it pick up any big nominations. It's been a perenniel favourite ever since Season 1, especially in the acting categories, with Uzo Aduba picking up two wins for her role as Suzanne 'Crazy Eyes' Warren.

It has been nominated for Outstanding Casting, which seems like a given, but with no individual acting awards it feels like a snub, especially with the Emmys throwing so much love to fellow Netflix series House of Cards.

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