The Pitt leads Emmy nominations, but Stranger Things snubbed in top categories

Key developments are emerging from the global stage. The Pitt leads Emmy nominations, but Stranger Things snubbed in top categoriesImage source, John Johnson/HBO MaxImage caption, Noah Wyle is nominated for acting in, directing and co-producing The PittByIan YoungsCulture reporterPublished15 minutes agoUS medical drama The Pitt and comedy Hacks lead the nominations for this year's Emmy Awards, America's most coveted TV honours. The Pitt has received 25 nominations in total, closely followed by the final season of Hacks with 24. British stars in the running include Matthew Rhys - the only person to be nominated for two lead acting awards (for Widow's Bay and The Beast In Me).

There are also nominations for compatriots Riz Ahmed (Bait), Carey Mulligan (Beef), Gary Oldman (Slow Horses) and Rufus Sewell (The Diplomat). However, there was no room on the best drama shortlist of the 78th Emmy Awards for the final seasons of hit shows Stranger Things or Euphoria. Image source, Apple TVImage caption, Matthew Rhys is nominated for best leading actor in a comedy for Widow's Bay, and best leading actor in a limited series for The Beast In MeStranger Things' seven nominations all came in technical categories, while Zendaya is the only member of Euphoria's star-studded cast to be listed in the main acting categories.

Another hit show that has just come to an end, The Bear, made it on to the list for best comedy, but its star Jeremy Allen White was snubbed despite having won Emmys for best lead comedy actor in both 2024 and 2025. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Los Angeles on 14 September. The most nominated showsThe Pitt - 25Hacks - 24Widow's Bay - 19Pluribus - 18Beef - 16DTF St Louis - 13Image source, Kenny Laubbacher/HBO MaxImage caption, Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder are both nominated for Hacks, which has 24 nods in totalThe key Emmys races - nominees in fullDrama seriesThe Diplomat (Netflix)The Gilded Age (HBO Max)A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms (HBO Max)Paradise (Hulu)The Pitt (HBO Max)Pluribus (Apple TV)Slow Horses (Apple TV)Your Friends & Neighbors (Apple TV)Comedy seriesAbbott Elementary (ABC)The Bear (FX/Hulu)Hacks (HBO Max)Margo's Got Money Troubles (Apple TV)Nobody Wants This (Netflix)Only Murders In The Building (Hulu)Shrinking (Apple TV)Widow's Bay (Apple TV)Limited or anthology seriesAll Her Fault (Peacock)The Beast In Me (Netflix)Beef (Netflix)DTF St Louis (HBO Max)Love Story: John F Kennedy Jr & Carolyn Bessette (FX/Hulu)Image source, Apple TVImage caption, Rhea Seehorn is nominated for best leading drama actress for PluribusLead actor in a drama seriesSterling K.

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