Furthermore, not a single woman was nominated for writing or directing a limited series. For example, Big Little Lies (which is based on the book by Liane Moriarty) received a number of well-deserved nominations, but it was developed for the screen by writer David E. Kelley and director Jean-Marc Vallée. Although Kelley and Vallée did an excellent job on the female-focused show, it's still frustrating that women didn't helm the show.