Feinberg's Emmy Predictions: Drama and Comedy Contenders

With 10 days until Emmy nominations voting, Scott Feinberg shares his predictions across 35 categories, highlighting frontrunners and potential surprises.

By Daniela ColeJun 2, 2026
Feinberg's Emmy Predictions: Drama and Comedy Contenders

Feinberg's Emmy Predictions: Drama and Comedy Contenders

Scott Feinberg has released his latest Emmy predictions with just 10 days before nominations voting begins, spanning June 11-22. Covering 35 categories, Feinberg's projections are aimed at what he believes the Television Academy will choose, not personal favorites.

Best Drama Series

  • The Pitt (HBO Max, s. 2)
  • Pluribus (Apple TV, s. 1)
  • The Diplomat (Netflix, s. 3)
  • Task (HBO, s. 1)
  • Slow Horses (Apple TV, s. 5)

Feinberg notes that The Pitt and Pluribus lead the pack, with Netflix's The Diplomat also a strong contender.

Best Comedy Series

  • Hacks (HBO Max, s. 5)
  • Shrinking (Apple TV, s. 3)
  • Only Murders in the Building (Hulu, s. 5)
  • Abbott Elementary (ABC, s. 5)
  • Nobody Wants This (Netflix, s. 2)

Feinberg highlights Hacks and Shrinking as frontrunners, with Abbott Elementary continuing its strong presence.

Best Limited or Anthology Series

  • Love Story (FX/FX on Hulu, s. 1)
  • Beef (Netflix, s. 2)
  • The Beast in Me (Netflix, s. 1)
  • All Her Fault (Peacock, s. 1)
  • DTF St. Louis (HBO Max, s. 1)

In this category, Love Story and Beef are positioned as top choices, with The Beast in Me also making a strong case.

Best Movie

  • Remarkably Bright Creatures (Netflix)
  • Miss You, Love You (HBO)
  • Deep Cover (Prime Video)
  • Swiped (Hulu)
  • Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (Hulu)

Feinberg points to Remarkably Bright Creatures as the film to beat, with Miss You, Love You also in strong contention.

Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/emmy-predictions-feinberg-forecast-10-days-noms-voting/