As a longtime television critic with a deep appreciation for the art of storytelling and a keen eye for talent, I have been eagerly anticipating the Emmy Awards since the nominees were announced. Having spent decades immersed in the world of entertainment, I can confidently say that this year’s list is a testament to the diverse and groundbreaking work being produced across various genres and platforms.
The Emmy Awards are back for another year, and on Wednesday morning, Tony Hale from “Veep” and Sheryl Lee Ralph from “Abbott Elementary” will be announcing the 2024 nominees, joined by new Television Academy chairman Cris Abrego.
As a passionate cinephile, I’m excitedly looking forward to this year’s awards season! From my perspective, some of the most promising contenders are gearing up to make a splash. In the drama category, FX’s “Shōgun” is generating quite the buzz. In comedy, the highly anticipated second season of “The Bear” is ready to dazzle us with its unique brand of humor, having left a lasting impression last year with its premiere season. Lastly, Netflix’s infectious hit, “Baby Reindeer,” has been creating waves in the limited series/anthology categories – I simply can’t wait to see how it fares!
Among the other notable competitors in the drama category are Disney+’s “Ahsoka,” Netflix’s “The Crown” and “3 Body Problem,” Amazon Prime Video’s “Fallout” and “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” and Apple TV+’s “The Morning Show.” In the comedy genre, Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building,” HBO/Max’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Hacks,” Apple TV+’s “Loot,” Netflix’s “The Gentlemen,” and FX’s “What We Do in the Shadows” are some of the key contenders.
As a long-time television enthusiast and industry insider, I must admit that this year’s Emmy Awards scheduling fiasco has left me feeling quite dismayed. You see, I have been following the awards season for decades, eagerly anticipating the glamourous events and the recognition of outstanding talent in the TV industry.
After the Emmy voting concluded on June 24 and the nominees were announced on Wednesday, the second phase of the Emmy campaign begins. In contrast to last year when strikes caused prolonged confusion and limited involvement from talent, this year’s nominees are eager and prepared to resume their campaigns.
In 2024, around 24,000 members of the TV Academy considered their picks from a collection of about 229 series put forward in the major drama, comedy, and limited/anthology categories. This is a decrease of 33% compared to the 309 submissions from the previous year. With fewer entries, some categories, such as lead comedy and limited/anthology/TV movie acting, now have only five nominees instead of the usual larger number.
Some of that decrease is due to a decline in production volume, as networks and streamers pull back on original series. But last year’s strikes also delayed many productions — including series that didn’t make the cut this year but will be back in the running in 2025, like HBO’s “House of the Dragon” (and likely “The Last of Us”), Prime Video’s “The Boys” and Netflix’s “Bridgerton.”
In contrast to previous years, only a small number of Emmy rule adjustments occurred this time around. One significant modification took place at the eleventh hour in the scripted variety category. Due to the limited number of entries, the competition transformed into a “judged” event. Members of the peer group were responsible for evaluating the submissions, and the top two selections gained approval from 70% of the judges, securing a nomination.
Due to a significant delay, the latest Emmy Awards in January experienced historically low viewership with approximately 4.3 million people tuning in. The NFL playoffs clashed with the event, contributing to the poor ratings. Surprisingly, this under-watched telecast received some of the most favorable reviews for an awards show in recent memory. Hosted by Anthony Anderson and produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment, the January broadcast was praised for its nostalgic tribute to classic TV shows throughout the past 75 years. Reuniting casts from “Cheers” and “Martin,” among others, and recreating iconic moments from shows like “I Love Lucy” and “All in the Family,” made this event a standout. As a result, Jesse Collins Entertainment will once again oversee September’s telecast.
In the previous Emmy Awards, “The Bear” on FX emerged as the biggest winner with a total of ten Emmys, including six major awards during the Primetime broadcast. Meanwhile, “Succession” on HBO and “Beef” on Netflix topped their respective categories. Overall, HBO claimed the most awards last Emmy season with a grand total of 31 wins for its various shows.
On September 15, starting at 8 p.m. Eastern Time or 5 p.m. Pacific Time, live coverage of the 76th Emmy Awards will air from Los Angeles’ LA Live Peacock Theatre in downtown LA on ABC. The event will be re-streamable on Hulu the following day for those who missed it. At this moment, a host for the ceremony has yet to be announced.
See the full list of Emmy nominees below.
Outstanding Talk Series
“The Daily Show”
“Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
“Late Night With Seth Meyers”
“The Late Show With Stephen Colbert”
Reality Competition Program
“The Amazing Race”
“RuPaul’s Drag Race”
“Top Chef”
“The Traitors”
“The Voice”
Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
Matt Bomer (“Fellow Travelers”)
Richard Gadd (“Baby Reindeer”)
Jon Hamm (“Fargo”)
Tom Hollander — “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans”
Andrew Scott (“Ripley”)
Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
Jodie Foster (“True Detective: Night Country”)
Brie Larson (“Lessons in Chemistry”)
Juno Temple (“Fargo”)
Sofia Vergara (“Griselda”)
Naomi Watts (“Feud: Capote vs. the Swans”)
Limited Series or Anthology Series
“Baby Reindeer” (Netflix)
“Fargo” (FX)
“Lessons in Chemistry” (Apple TV+)
“Ripley” (Netflix)
“True Detective: Night Country” (Max)
Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Idris Elba (“Hijack”)
Donald Glover (“Mr. & Mrs. Smith”)
Walton Goggins (“Fallout”)
Gary Oldman (“Slow Horses”)
Hiroyuki Sanada (“Shōgun”)
Dominic West (“The Crown”)
Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Jennifer Aniston (“The Morning Show”)
Carrie Coon (“The Gilded Age”)
Maya Erskine (“Mr. and Mrs. Smith”)
Anna Sawai (“Shōgun”)
Imelda Staunton (“The Crown”)
Reese Witherspoon (“The Morning Show”)
Drama Series
“The Crown” (Netflix)
“Fallout” (Prime Video)
“The Gilded Age” (Max)
“The Morning Show” (Apple TV+)
“Mr. and Mrs. Smith” (Prime Video)
“Shōgun” (FX)
“Slow Horses” (Apple TV+)
“3 Body Problem” (Netflix)
Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Matt Berry (“What We Do in the Shadows”)
Larry David (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”)
Steve Martin (“Only Murders in the Building”)
Martin Short (“Only Murders in the Building”)
Jeremy Allen White (“The Bear”)
D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai (“Reservation Dogs”)
Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Quinta Brunson (“Abbott Elementary”)
Ayo Edebiri (“The Bear”)
Selena Gomez (“Only Murders in the Building”)
Maya Rudolph (“Loot”)
Jean Smart (“Hacks”)
Kristen Wiig (“Palm Royale”)
Comedy Series
“Abbott Elementary” (ABC)
“The Bear” (FX)
“Curb Your Enthusiasm” (Max)
“Hacks” (Max)
“Only Murders in the Building” (Hulu)
“Palm Royale” (Apple TV+)
“Reservation Dogs” (FX)
“What We Do in the Shadows” (FX)
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