Major industry award pageants rarely take our feelings into account, but Emmy voters are predictable in some ways
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Major industry award pageants rarely take our feelings into account, but Emmy voters are predictable in some ways
Senior Culture Critic
Published
July 9, 2026 10:30AM (EDT)
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Tonight is set to be a big night for shows such as Severance, The Studio, The White Lotus and Adolescence
It comes down to a very specific Emmys rule.
But fans still might see one of the stars, Connor Storrie, earning his first nod during Wednesday’s nominations.
The Emmys fans can't wait for the star-studded award ceremony in September, but several shows failed to bag a nomination in a…
It's not just ‘Heated Rivalry.’ Worthy shows from the U.K. to Denmark are being left out because of outmoded requirements.
The Pitt’s win shows that audiences have grown jaded by flashy, big-budget shows
