As Emmy nomination voting gears up to start on June 11, the field is shaping up with surprising contenders and favorites. Vince Gilligan's 'Pluribus' has emerged as a frontrunner in the drama category, taking the top spot for the first time this season. Meanwhile, HBO Max's 'The Pitt' is not far behind, earning praise for its medical drama narrative.
Drama Series Contenders
'Pluribus' leads with intense competition from 'The Diplomat' (Netflix), 'Paradise' (Hulu), and 'The Pitt' (HBO Max). Apple TV's 'Slow Horses' and Netflix's 'Stranger Things' also remain strong contenders.
Comedy Series Predictions
'Hacks' continues to dominate the comedy category, predicted to secure numerous nominations in its final season. Challengers include 'Margo’s Got Money Troubles' by David E. Kelley and Bill Lawrence's 'Shrinking', both from Apple TV.
Limited Series and Anthology
'Beef' (Netflix) holds the top spot in the limited series category, with HBO Max's 'Half Man' slipping but still in the race. Steven Conrad's 'DTF St. Louis' is gaining traction and could become a serious contender.
Network and Series Leaders
Netflix is projected to lead with 64 nominations, followed by HBO Max with 59 and Apple TV with 43. Among series, 'The Pitt' and 'Shrinking' are expected to earn 13 nominations each, with 'Hacks' at 11.
Upcoming For Your Consideration (FYC) events include 'Star Wars: Visions' Volume 3 and 'Stranger Things' on May 21, with others like 'Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair' following closely behind. The eligibility window closes on May 31, with nominations announced on July 8. Final-round voting is set for August 17-26, leading up to the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on September 5-6 and the Primetime Emmy Awards on September 14 on NBC.
Source: https://variety.com/lists/2026-emmys-predictions/
