'Succession' says farewell: 5 things to look out for at the Emmys

LOS ANGELES, United States — Delayed by four months due to Hollywood strikes, television's Emmy Awards will finally take place on Monday, with the final season of HBO's "Succession" expected to dominate the top drama prizes.

Here are five things to look out for at the small screen's equivalent of the Oscars:

"Succession" charted the back-stabbing dynastic squabbles of the ultra-wealthy Roy family, and so it is only fitting that the Emmys is pitting its stars against each another one last time.

A record three of the six nominees for best actor in a drama are from the same show, with Golden Globe winner Kieran Culkin — who plays bratty heir Roman Roy — tipped to prevail over co-stars Jeremy Strong and Brian Cox.

The show has a whopping 27 nominations, and is the frontrunner for six awards including best drama, which it has won twice previously.

Sarah Snook is expected to win best actress honors for her role as the only female Roy heir, while Matthew Macfadyen — her husband on the show — should seal the fictional family's grip on the Emmys with the best supporting actor prize.

In a solid year for TV drama, perhaps the two shows that will feel most aggrieved to come up against the "Succession" swansong are "The Last of Us" and "The White Lotus."

Arguably the best video game adaptation ever to grace the small screen, "The Last of Us" has already scooped eight Emmys in technical categories awarded ahead of the main gala, from best prosthetic makeup to best guest actor for Nick Offerman's memorable turn in its beloved third episode.

But it may well leave the main gala on Monday empty-handed, unless its stars Pedro Pascal or Bella Ramsey can spring a surprise.

Meanwhile, "The White Lotus," a stylish satire on wealth and hypocrisy, was forced to switch from the limited series categories to drama, after returning for a second season set in Sicily.

The sole returning star from the first season, Emmy winner Jennifer Coolidge, is a clear frontrunner for best actress.

"The Bear" is the hot favorite for the comedy prizes — but not for the season you're thinking of.

Just before the Emmys' strike-enforced delay, Television Academy voters cast their ballots last summer for the