Netflix emerged as the leading force in this year's Emmy nominations with 107 nods, while FX shows "Shogun" and "The Bear" were among the top contenders. The historical drama "Shogun" garnered 25 nominations, while "The Bear" set a new record for a comedy series with 23 nods.
"The Bear," nominated for its second season, is up for best comedy series and best actor in a comedy series for Jeremy Allen White, both awards it clinched at January's strike-delayed ceremony. Ayo Edebiri, who previously won best supporting actress, is now nominated for best actress. The show's impressive tally was bolstered by numerous guest acting nominations, including Oscar winners Jamie Lee Curtis and Olivia Colman.
"Shogun" capitalized on the absence of last year's top contenders — "Succession," "The White Lotus," and "The Last of Us" — to dominate the drama categories. Its nominations include best drama series, best actress for Anna Sawai, and best actor for Hiroyuki Sanada. The show's shift from the limited series to the drama category, following the makers' decision to explore multiple seasons, shook up the competition.
HBO's "True Detective: Night Country" emerged as a bright spot for the network, leading all limited or anthology series with 19 nominations. Jodie Foster received a nod for best actress for her role as a police chief investigating mysterious deaths in Alaska. The show also made history with Kali Reis becoming one of the first Indigenous women to receive an Emmy acting nomination, alongside Lily Gladstone for "Under the Bridge."
FX's "Fargo" received 15 nominations, contributing to the network's strong showing. Netflix's leading position was bolstered by shows like "Baby Reindeer" and "Ripley," which received 11 and 13 nominations respectively.
Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building" outdid itself with 21 nominations, including nods for leads Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez in her first Emmy nomination as a performer.
The Emmy Awards are set to return to their traditional schedule, with the ceremony taking place on September 15 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and airing on ABC.
Several popular shows, including "House of the Dragon," "Bridgerton," "Yellowjackets," and "Severance," fell outside this year's eligibility window due to various factors, including streaming schedules and the impact of industry strikes.
"The Crown" and "Hacks" made triumphant returns to the Emmys after a year off, each receiving 19 and 16 nominations respectively. Elizabeth Debicki is considered a frontrunner for best supporting actress in a drama for her portrayal of Princess Diana in "The Crown's" final season.
ABC's "Abbott Elementary" continues to be a beacon of diversity in the Emmy nominations, with multiple Black actors receiving nods, including creator and star Quinta Brunson.
The nominations were announced Wednesday morning by Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tony Hale, both previous Emmy winners.
