I’m a writer on Emily in Paris. I May Destroy You deserved a Golden Globe nomination | Deborah Copaken

While the Netflix comedy was rewarded, Michaela Coel's bold series was snubbed, an oversight that symbolises a larger issue

Early Wednesday morning, as I was trying to decide whether to do a Yoga with Adrienne video or eat the leftover whipped cream, my mother called to tell me the news. Emily in Paris just got nominated for a Golden Globe!" she said.

What? For which category?" I said. I'm a writer on the show. I tried to avoid reading its criticism, but I don't live under a rock. It never occurred to me that our show would be nominated.