The 2026 Emmy Awards highlighted some of the year’s most prominent TV shows, with HBO Max leading in nominations. Key contenders included:
- HBO Max:
- “The Pitt” (25 nominations)
- “Hacks” (24 nominations)
- Apple TV:
- “Widow’s Bay” (19 nominations)
The awards will be held on September 14, airing live on NBC and Peacock, hosted by Mariska Hargitay.
Noteworthy nominations include Jean Smart from “Hacks,” who could make history as the first to win for every eligible season. Rob Reiner received a posthumous nomination for “The Bear.”
Winners included:
- Lead Actress, Limited Series: Claire Danes, “The Beast in Me”
- Lead Actor, Limited Series: Riz Ahmed, “Bait”
- Comedy Series: “Hacks”
- Drama Series: “The Diplomat”
The event celebrated a variety of genres, showcasing talent across both established and emerging series.
