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HBO Max’s comedy-drama series The Righteous Gemstones has been nominated for six Emmy Awards in its fourth and final season. This brings the total nominations to ten, showcasing the show’s impact on television. Key nominations include Outstanding Cinematography and Outstanding Stunt Coordination. Set in Charleston, the series revolves around a televangelist family dealing with moral conflicts and personal scandals. As the 2025 Emmy Awards approach, fans eagerly await the ceremony to see the series’ recognition for its creative achievements.
Charleston, South Carolina – The HBO Max comedy-drama series The Righteous Gemstones has received six Emmy nominations for its fourth and final season, highlighting the show’s strong impact in the television landscape. The nominations were announced in advance of the upcoming 2025 Emmy Awards, set to take place on September 14, and include categories such as Outstanding Cinematography, Outstanding Music, Outstanding Sound Editing, Outstanding Stunt Coordination for Comedy, Costumes, and Makeup.
With this latest batch of nominations, The Righteous Gemstones brings its total Emmy nominations to ten, following previous recognitions in both 2022 and 2024. The series has been acknowledged for specific episodes this season, particularly “Prelude,” and “You Hurled Me Into the Depths, Into the Very Heart of the Seas.”
The story focuses on a televangelist family based in South Carolina, known for their deviance, greed, and charitable endeavors. The show premiered in August 2019, providing audiences with four seasons, which consist of a total of 36 episodes. The series’s filming predominantly took place in Charleston, where iconic Lowcountry sites like Citadel Mall and North Charleston Coliseum were prominently featured. Additional filming locations included Beaufort County, particularly Hunting Island.
The talented cast of The Righteous Gemstones includes notable actors such as John Goodman, Adam Devine, Edi Patterson, and Cassidy Freeman, who portray members of the Gemstone family. Goodman plays Eli Gemstone, the widowed patriarch striving to uphold the family’s religious empire while dealing with personal loss. The family includes Eli’s adult children: Jesse, Judy, and Kelvin, each facing their own scandals and struggles for power.
The series concluded filming in May 2025, marking an emotionally charged moment for the cast and crew as they wrapped up the expansive storylines of the Gemstone family. Creator Danny McBride has expressed that the show’s focus on character development has been crucial for effective storytelling, fostering a view of growth and change throughout the series.
McBride relocated to Charleston in 2017 and has since fostered a creative community in the area, emphasizing the liberating experience of filming in Charleston compared to the constraints of Los Angeles. The show not only utilized local talent but also showcased the vibrant Charleston food scene, which is esteemed as one of the best in the United States. Notably, a former Sears location at Citadel Mall has been repurposed as a production facility for the series.
The participation of the local community and the integration of Charleston’s unique cultural elements have added to the show’s authentic portrayal of its narrative. As the final episodes are set to air, many fans and critics are looking forward to how they will resolve the overarching themes of family, faith, and moral conflict that have been present throughout the series. With its blend of humor and drama, The Righteous Gemstones has successfully carved out a place in contemporary television and earned recognition from key industry awards.
As the 2025 Emmy Awards approach, industry insiders and fans alike will eagerly await the ceremony to see how The Righteous Gemstones performs. The nominations serve as a testament to the show’s creative achievements and its resonant storytelling that has captivated audiences over its four-season run.
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