With Emmy voting opening today, the final weeks of the FYC season delivered a packed schedule of screenings, conversations and talent appearances across New York and Los Angeles. From buzzy freshman dramas to returning Emmy favorites, studios made their final appeals directly to Television Academy voters, often pairing handpicked episodes and clips with candid discussions from cast and creatives. HIS & HERS Crosby Street Hotel, New York Netflix brought its highly anticipated thriller His & Hers to Manhattan’s Crosby Street Hotel, where cast members gathered to discuss adapting for the screen. The series, adapted from Alice Feeney’s bestselling novel, stars Tessa Thompson as journalist Anna Andrews and Jon Bernthal as detective Jack Harper, whose intersecting investigations uncover secrets buried in their hometown.. The conversation focused on the show’s shifting perspectives and unreliable narration, themes that became a recurring topic throughout the evening. MEMORY OF A KILLER The Whitby Hotel, New York Fox’s crime drama Memory of a Killer received a showcase at The Whitby Hotel, highlighting one of television’s most intriguing new dramas. The series stars Patrick Dempsey as Angelo Doyle, a hitman grappling with memory loss while attempting to keep his criminal and family lives separate, alongside his friend and fellow hitman played by Michael Imperioli. During the discussion, Imperioli and Dempsey explored the emotional stakes behind the thriller’s premise, with particular attention paid to the show’s exploration of identity, memory and family. The event underscored why the series has emerged as a contender in conversations surrounding new drama contenders this Emmy season. NOBODY WANTS THIS Hammer Museum, Los Angeles One of Netflix’s breakout comedy successes, Nobody Wants This drew a packed crowd to the Hammer Museum. The romantic comedy stars Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, alongside Justine Lupe, Timothy Simons and Jackie Tohn. The panel leaned heavily into the chemistry that helped make the series a fan favorite. Cast members reflected on the show’s blend of romance, family dynamics and faith, while discussing how audiences connected with the unlikely relationship at the center of the story. HACKS Academy Museum, Los Angeles HBO Max’s Emmy-winning comedy Hacks mounted one of the season’s most anticipated FYC events at the Academy Museum. The conversation celebrated the latest chapter in the relationship between legendary comedian Deborah Vance and writer Ava Daniels, played by Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder. The evening highlighted the show’s continued creative evolution while reflecting on its remarkable awards run. Audience members responded enthusiastically to discussions of the season’s biggest moments, and the event reinforced why the comedy remains a formidable contender across multiple Emmy categories. SPIDER-NOIR Directors Guild of America, Los Angeles Amazon MGM Studios showcased Spider-Noir at the DGA, offering attendees a closer look at one of television’s most ambitious genre projects by showing the first episode in black and white and second in color. The 1930s-set noir-inspired adaptation, starring Nicolas Cage in his first TV role, blends classic detective storytelling with comic-book mythology, generating considerable curiosity among voters and fans alike. The panel, including costars Jack Huston, Lamorne Morris and Karen Rodriguez, explored the challenges of creating a visually distinctive world while honoring beloved Marvel source material. PLURIBUS Variety/PMC Theater, Los Angeles The top talent behind Pluribus gathered at Variety’s PMC Theater to discuss the buzzy project pushing the boundaries of television storytelling. The conversation focused on world-building, character development and the thematic ideas driving the series, starring Rhea Seehorn. Attendees were given insight into the ambitious creative process behind the Apple TV+ show many observers expect to become a significant player during the upcoming awards season. HAUNTED HOTEL Culver Theater, Los Angeles Animated comedy Haunted Hotel brought its creator, Matt Roller to the Culver...