HBO and streaming elevated television artistry while some masterpieces still finished with empty trophy cases — great TV shows that never won an Emmy define the prestige era gap.

The Wire received two nominations and zero wins, never cracking Outstanding Drama Series — the definitive entry on lists of great TV shows that never won an Emmy for cable prestige.

Parks and Recreation earned 14 Primetime Emmy nominations and zero wins — among the most painful comedy shutouts on any survey of great TV shows that never won an Emmy.

The Leftovers earned multiple nominations across three seasons and won none — proving HBO branding alone cannot keep a series off lists of great TV shows that never won an Emmy.

Community received six nominations primarily in writing and technical fields and converted none — meta comedy genius that belongs on every great TV shows that never won an Emmy roundup.