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Emmys 2026: Surprises and Snubs Emerge
24 Jul
Summary
- Several top shows missed series nominations despite acting nods.
- A record-breaking comedy series nomination for 'Hacks' leads the pack.
- Reality competition remains challenging with established winners.
The 2026 Emmy nominations have unveiled a landscape of both expected front-runners and surprising omissions. In the drama category, "The Pitt" leads with 25 nominations, many for its actors, facing competition from HBO Max's "The Gilded Age" and "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms." Netflix's "The Diplomat" and Hulu's "Paradise" secured series nominations, alongside Apple TV+'s "Slow Horses," "Pluribus," and "Your Friends & Neighbors."
The comedy series race is dominated by "Hacks," which set a record with 24 nominations in its presumed final season. Newcomers "Margo's Got Money Troubles" and the horror-comedy "Widow's Bay" also earned significant recognition, with "Widow's Bay" garnering 19 nominations.
Limited series contenders include Netflix's "Beef," which earned 16 nominations, and "The Beast in Me," alongside FX's "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette," Peacock's "All Her Fault," and HBO Max's "DTF St. Louis."
In the reality competition arena, perennial winners like "The Amazing Race" are absent, making way for "Dancing With the Stars" and "Top Chef." "The Traitors" seeks a third consecutive win, while hosts for several shows also received nominations.
