When They See Us misses out on Golden Globe nominations and fans are fuming

The cast, crew and fans of hit-Netflix show, When They See Us, woke up this morning to zero Golden Globe nominations and it’s absolutely out of order.

It follows the true story of the Central Park Five – five teenage boys of colour who were wrongly convicted of a crime they didn’t commit.

The case was controversial and well-publicised when it first broke, and now, 30 years later and through Ava DuVernay’s lens, we can see a dramatic re-telling of the story unfold in a four-part series.

While the official Twitter account for the show hasn’t responded to the snub, director Ava has and it she decided to rise above it all.

She tweeted: ‘WHEN THEY SEE US is trending nationally. A good thing. More light on the Exonerated 5 and the system of mass criminalization this nation has constructed. For more, watch the project on @Netflix. For even more, go to @ColorofChange or @Innocence.’

Other fans weren’t as composed and didn’t hold back on their criticism.

The Perfection star Logan Browning led the criticism: ‘The #goldebglobes noms just broke my heart. I didn’t want to care, but finding the people of color is an unfruitful scavenger hunt. All white, male directors.

‘Whoever nominates needs the bubble they occupy popped ASAP. WHERE IS WHEN THEY SEE US? Oh right, they don’t.’

You tell ’em, Logan.

One fan of the show tweeted: ‘Wait, “When They See Us” isn’t nominated for a Golden Globe? Wow.’

While another remarked: ‘When They See Us getting ZERO Golden Globe nominations tells you everything you need to know about the #GoldenGlobes.’

Another pointed out a huge disparity: ‘When They See Us went from six Critics’ Choice noms to zero Golden Globes nominations in less than 24 hours.’

And they’re not wrong – the film led the charge with one of the most amount of nominations for the 25th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards.

Actor John Leguizamo tweeted after the announcement yesterday: Wow! This show is the most important I have ever been part of! Thank u @ava @netflix @exonerated. five @whentheyseeus and congrats Ava! And Asante! Doubles for you!’

(The categories were Best Limited Series, Jharrel Jerome for Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television, both Asante Blackk and John Leguizamo for Best Supporting Actor in a Movie Made for TV or Limited Series, as well as both Marsha Stephanie Blake and Niecy Nash for Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television).

Some consolation, but still – what were you thinking, Golden Globes?!

The Golden Globes are on 5 January 2020.

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