Based on coverage from three major outlets, the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations have been announced, showcasing a mix of returning favorites and new contenders. The Pitt, last year's best drama winner, leads with 25 nominations, including another best actor nod for Noah Wyle. Its HBO Max sibling Hacks scored 24 nominations for its fifth season swan song, setting a new record for the top comedy category.
Key Takeaways
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations have been announced, highlighting a mix of returning favorites and new contenders. 'The Pitt' leads with 25 nominations, while 'Hacks' follows closely with 24. Newcomers like 'Widow’s Bay' and 'Pluribus' also made significant impacts.
- The Pitt leads the pack with 25 Emmy nominations
- Hacks scores a record-breaking 24 nods for its final season
- Widow's Bay and Pluribus impress in their debut seasons
- Notable snubs include Heated Rivalry, Baby Reindeer, and Stranger Things
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable Snubs | 1 Difference | 'Salon' and 'HuffPost' report 'The Madison' and 'Heated Rivalry', while The Guardian mentions different snubs. | ▼ |
| The Pitt Nominations | Broad Agreement | 'The Pitt' leads with 25 Emmy nominations. | |
| Hacks Nominations | Broad Agreement | 'Hacks' scores a record-breaking 24 nods for its final season. | |
| Widow’s Bay Nominations | Broad Agreement | 'Widow's Bay' follows with 19 Emmy nominations in its debut season. | |
| Pluribus Nominations | Broad Agreement | 'Pluribus' earns 18 Emmy nominations for its debut season. |
Notable Snubs
▼'Salon' and 'HuffPost' report 'The Madison' and 'Heated Rivalry', while The Guardian mentions different snubs.
The Pitt Nominations
Broad Agreement'The Pitt' leads with 25 Emmy nominations.
Hacks Nominations
Broad Agreement'Hacks' scores a record-breaking 24 nods for its final season.
Widow’s Bay Nominations
Broad Agreement'Widow's Bay' follows with 19 Emmy nominations in its debut season.
Pluribus Nominations
Broad Agreement'Pluribus' earns 18 Emmy nominations for its debut season.
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The nominations reflect a tendency among Emmy voters to favor familiar faces and repeat winners. As reported by Salon, very few of this year's nominations qualify as unpredictable, with most categories having a 'the gang’s all here' vibe. This trend is evident in the strong showings from established series like Netflix’s The Diplomat, Hulu’s Paradise, and Apple TV’s Slow Horses, which are repeat best drama nominees.
The Guardian highlights that Apple TV+ had an impressive showing for the first seasons of breakout horror comedy Widow’s Bay, which follows with 19 nods, and sci-fi drama Pluribus with 18. It marked Apple's most successful year yet with its most ever Emmy nominations. The Pitt and Pluribus will battle it out for the best drama series award alongside The Diplomat, The Gilded Age, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Paradise, Slow Horses, and Your Friends & Neighbors.
Notable snubs include The Madison, a highly anticipated show that did not receive any nominations. According to Salon, this could be attributed to the Television Academy's preference for familiar shows and stars. Additionally, Heated Rivalry, a popular Canadian romance, was ineligible due to its non-American production status.
The 78th Emmy Awards ceremony will air live on Monday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC and stream on Peacock. The event promises to celebrate the best in television while sparking discussions about the industry's tendencies and biases.
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