In brief
The 78th Emmy Awards nominations see The Pitt lead with 25 appearances, followed by the final season of Hacks with 24. British stars such as Matthew Rhys, Riz Ahmed, Carey Mulligan and Gary Oldman also receive nods. However, the final seasons of Stranger Things and Euphoria are omitted from the Best Drama shortlist, a notable snub for binge‑drama fans. Other highly nominated series include Widow’s Bay, Pluribus, Beef and DTF St Louis. Winners will be announced on 14 September. The article highlights key nominees across drama, comedy and limited series, with an overview of supporting categories and reality competition programmes.
The Pitt takes the top spot in the latest Emmy nomination list with a record‑shattering 25 nods, closely trailed by the final season of Hacks with 24. The series has attracted attention for its sharp drama and sharp performances.
British talent is prominently represented: Alex Matthew Rhys holds dual lead acting nominations for Widow’s Bay and The Beast In Me; Riz Ahmed is up for best actor in Bait; Carey Mulligan and Gary Oldman are also nominated for Beef and Slow Horses, respectively. Fellow UK actors Rufus Sewell (The Diplomat) and the duo from Bull add to the list.
Despite their popularity, the final seasons of the high‑flying series Stranger Things and Euphoria were not slated for the Best Drama lead category. All seven nominations for Stranger Things fall under technical categories, while only Zendaya is considered for a lead acting award in Euphoria. Even Pluribus and the cast of The Bear are absent from the Best Comedy list.
Most nominated shows this year:
- .The Pitt – 25
- .Hacks – 24
- .Widow’s Bay – 19
- .Pluribus – 18
- .Beef – 16
- .DTF St Louis – 13
Key category nominees span drama, comedy and limited series. For drama series, titles include The Diplomat, The Gilded Age, A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms, Paradise, The Pitt, Pluribus, Slow Horses and Your Friends & Neighbors. Comedy series nominees encompass Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Nobody Wants This, Only Murders In The Building, Shrinking and Widow’s Bay. Limited or anthology series entries include All Her Fault, The Beast In Me, Beef, DTF St Louis, and Love Story: John F Kennedy Jr & Carolyn Bessette.
Lead and supporting roles are also highlighted: notable actors include Noah Wyle, Gary Oldman, Mark Ruffalo, Rufus Sewell, and Jenna Long in drama leads; comedies bring Yahya Abdul‑Mateen II, Steve Carell, Matthew Rhys, Jason Segel and Martin Short. The supporting lists extend across dramas, comedies, limited series, and reality competitions. Winners will be announced in Los Angeles on 14 September.
For further details, check out related articles and watch interviews in the next section.
