Summary
- The Television Academy has unveiled the nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, with HBO Max’s The Pitt leading this year’s race after earning an impressive 25 nominations.
- The medical drama emerged as the biggest contender across all categories, while Widow’s Bay followed closely with 19 nominations, cementing its place as one of the year’s biggest breakout series.
- Despite earning acting nominations for Zendaya and Colman Domingo, Euphoria missed out on a nomination for Outstanding Drama Series.
The Television Academy has unveiled the nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, with HBO Max’s The Pitt leading this year’s race after earning an impressive 25 nominations.
The medical drama emerged as the biggest contender across all categories, while Widow’s Bay followed closely with 19 nominations, cementing its place as one of the year’s biggest breakout series. Apple TV+ also enjoyed a successful outing, with Pluribus and Margo’s Got Money Troubles receiving multiple nods.
The race for Outstanding Drama Series includes The Pitt, The Diplomat, The Gilded Age, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Paradise, Slow Horses and Your Friends & Neighbors. Meanwhile, the comedy category features fan favourites Hacks, The Bear, Abbott Elementary, Only Murders in the Building, Shrinking, Nobody Wants This, Widow’s Bay and Margo’s Got Money Troubles.
Several Hollywood stars also earned acting nominations. Noah Wyle secured a nod for his acclaimed performance in The Pitt, while Sterling K. Brown, Gary Oldman, Mark Ruffalo and Rufus Sewell were recognised in the lead actor category. Among the lead actresses, Carrie Coon, Keri Russell, Rhea Seehorn and Zendaya were nominated for their standout performances.
This year’s nominations also sparked conversations over several surprising omissions. Despite earning acting nominations for Zendaya and Colman Domingo, Euphoria missed out on a nomination for Outstanding Drama Series. Former Emmy winners Jeremy Allen White and Ebon Moss-Bachrach were also absent from the lead acting categories, while The Amazing Race saw its long-running nomination streak come to an end.
On the brighter side, newcomers such as Chase Infiniti and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II received surprise nominations, while Dancing With the Stars returned to the competition after a decade-long absence. Industry experts have described this year’s list as one of the most unpredictable in recent memory, reflecting the growing diversity and competitiveness of television.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will be held on September 14 and broadcast live on NBC, with acclaimed actress Mariska Hargitay hosting the ceremony. Television’s biggest stars are expected to gather for the annual celebration, where the winners in all major categories will be revealed.
