Emmy Nominations: 'The Pitt' Leads with 25, 'Hacks' Tops Comedies with 24

The Emmy nominations have been unveiled, with HBO Max's emergency room drama "The Pitt" securing the most nods overall, garnering 25 nominations. This dominant showing comes in the show's second season, following its success as a rookie contender last year where it won best drama series.

"The Pitt" also saw significant recognition in the acting categories. Lead actor Noah Wyle earned another nomination, as did supporting actress Katherine LaNasa. The show's ensemble cast also received multiple nominations for best supporting actor and actress, with "The Pitt" taking up four of the seven supporting actress spots. This strong performance highlights the series' critical acclaim and audience popularity.

In the comedy sphere, "Hacks" led the pack with 24 nominations for its fifth and final season. The show's star, Jean Smart, is a strong favorite to win best actress in a comedy for the fifth time, having won the award for all previous seasons. Her co-star Hannah Einbinder, who won supporting actress last year, received another nomination in the same category, as did co-creator Paul W. Downs.

Other notable contenders include Apple TV+'s "Pluribus," a drama from "Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan, which received 18 nominations, including a best actress nod for Rhee Seahorn. The horror-comedy "Widow's Bay" garnered 19 nominations, second only to "Hacks" among comedies, and secured a best actor nomination for Matthew Rhys. Netflix's "Beef" led the limited or anthology series categories with 16 nominations.