LOS ANGELES

 When a long-running, much-admired television series ends, Emmy voters can bring the show and its stars back for a final bow — or give them the bum’s rush. “Game of Thrones,” ″Veep” and “The Big Bang Theory,” three major series that wrapped last season, will find out with Tuesday’s nominations if they get another shot at Emmy gold or have been overshadowed by shiny new rivals such as “Pose” and “Fleabag.” CBS’ “The Big Bang Theory,” which ended its 12-season run in May, has gradually receded from Emmy attention, last earning a best comedy series bid in 2014.  The comedy races look especially tight.

HBO’s gore-and-dragons fantasy saga and its Washington satire “Veep” look well-positioned to garner top series and cast nominations, even though some fans and critics dinged (OK, savaged) “Game of Thrones” for an uneven season. The 71st Emmy Awards show airs Sept. 22 on Fox. “Game of Thrones” and “Veep” are fierce competitors, with each winning the last three times they were in contention. “Game of Thrones” is poised to reap nods for stars including Peter Dinklage, the only cast member to win an Emmy (make that three), and Emilia Clarke. After several supporting actress nods for her portrayal of ill-fated Daenerys Targaryen, Clarke is seeking best-actress honors.

“Veep” sat out 2018 because of a production delay while star Julia Louis-Dreyfus was treated for breast cancer. “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” took streaming’s first best comedy trophy and its star, Rachel Brosnahan, won best comedy acting honors.