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The 2026 Emmy nominations were just revealed on July 8, and, as always, there was a mix of surprises, snubs and deserved nominations. Top of the list was "Industry" season 4, which was shut out from the Emmys despite being the best show I've seen in 2026 so far.But while "Industry" was snubbed, plenty of shows worthy of a watch were given a nod by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. And I should know; last year I watched 60 shows, and this year I've seen 35 shows and counting. Returning shows like "The Pitt" and "Hacks" lead the pack with 25 and 24 nominations, respectively, and both are immediately worth adding to your watch list. New series like "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" and "Widow's Bay" also scored quite a few nominations in their debut seasons.I haven't seen everything (nobody has the time), so there are some shows I can't recommend for or against. This year in particular, I missed out on the limited series nominees, though that partially comes down to "Task" being promoted from limited series to ongoing drama series. But I've seen 16 of the shows that earned at least one nomination at the 78th annual Primetime (and Creative Arts) Emmy Awards, so I feel relatively qualified to recommend five shows you need to watch right now that could win an award in September. Spoiler alert: "Task" makes this list.So, without further ado, here are the five Emmy-nominated shows you need to stream right now. All five shows are available to watch on the best streaming services, including Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more.'The Pitt' season 2 (HBO Max)
