The Television Academy has unveiled the nominations for the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, setting the stage for a celebration of television excellence on September 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. FX’s historical drama ‘Shōgun’ leads the pack with an impressive 25 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, showcasing its critical acclaim and viewer appeal. In a groundbreaking achievement, ‘The Bear’ set a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series with 23 nods, surpassing the previous record held by ’30 Rock’.The nominations reflect the evolving landscape of television, with streaming platforms and traditional networks competing side by side. Netflix has overtaken HBO, leading with 107 nominations, while FX follows closely with 93. Notable contenders across various categories include ‘Abbott Elementary’, ‘Only Murders in the Building’, and newcomers like ‘Fallout’ and ‘Baby Reindeer’.This year’s nominations also mark significant milestones in representation. Lily Gladstone and Kali Reis made history as the first female Indigenous actors to be nominated for Emmys. Sofia Vergara received a nomination for her role in ‘Griselda’, making her the first Latina to be nominated in the Outstanding Actress in a Limited Series category.The ceremony, which will be broadcast live on ABC and available for streaming on Hulu the following day, promises to be an exciting celebration of the year’s best in television. As the entertainment industry prepares for the awards, anticipation builds for what promises to be a star-studded event, featuring nominees such as Jodie Foster, Meryl Streep, and Robert Downey Jr..
Key points
- FX’s ‘Shōgun’ leads Emmy nominations with 25 nods.
- ‘The Bear’ sets a new record for comedy series with 23 nominations.
- Netflix overtakes HBO with 107 nominations, while FX follows with 93.
- Lily Gladstone and Kali Reis become first female Indigenous actors nominated for Emmys.
