The Pitt leads with 25 Emmy nominations, Hacks breaks comedy record with 24
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- "The Pitt" led all nominees with 25 Emmy nominations, while "Hacks" secured a record 24 for a comedy series.
- HBO Max dominated with 122 overall nominations, featuring three shows competing for both best drama and best comedy.
- Nominations also included notable figures like Rob Reiner, Bad Bunny, and Taylor Swift for their respective works.
The television academy has recognized "The Pitt" with 25 Emmy nominations, positioning it as the leader in this year's awards. The acclaimed comedy "Hacks" also achieved a significant milestone, breaking the record for most nominations in a comedy series category with 24 nods.
Emmy voters love a departing show, and have loved the tension-between-comedy-generations Hacks since its first season, allowing it to run up the numbers as a fifth-year senior.
HBO Max emerged as the top network, garnering a total of 122 nominations across all categories. The platform boasts three series contending for both the prestigious best drama and best comedy series awards, highlighting its strong presence in the television landscape.
This year's nominations extended beyond the major series, acknowledging a diverse range of talent. The late Rob Reiner received a posthumous nomination for his guest performance on "The Bear." Additionally, Bad Bunny was recognized for his Super Bowl halftime show, and Taylor Swift earned a nomination for her concert special, "The Eras Tour - The Final Show."
Star Jean Smart has won best actress in a comedy for all four previous seasons and it would be stunning if she didn’t claim a fifth.
"Hacks," in its fifth season, continues to be a favorite among Emmy voters, with star Jean Smart expected to vie for her fifth consecutive win in the best actress in a comedy category. Her co-star Hannah Einbinder also secured a nomination, as did co-creator Paul W. Downs for acting, writing, and producing.
Her sidekick throughout the series Hannah Einbinder, who last year broke through and won supporting actress in a comedy in her fourth nomination, got a fifth.
Meanwhile, Apple TV+ made a strong showing with its new series. "Pluribus," from Vince Gilligan, received 18 nominations, including a best actress nod for its lead Rhea Seahorn. The horror comedy "Widow's Bay" garnered 19 nominations, with star Matthew Rhys earning a nomination for best actor.
Her castmate, the show’s co-creator Paul W Downs, got three nominations, for acting, writing and producing.
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