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FX is killing it!
The top two most nominated series this year came from FX Networks: the dramatic epic “Shōgun” and the comedy series “The Bear,” in addition to two of its network counterparts, “Reservation Dogs” and “What We Do in the Shadows.” Along with nominations for limited series “Fargo” and a strong showing in various artisan races for “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” and “Welcome to Wrexham,” these contributed to FX’s robust number of nominations across all categories, landing 93 nominations, breaking its record of 56 in 2016 when it had the eventual limited series winner, “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.”
This year, the basic cable channel is competitive across all three major series categories at the Emmys. It’s defending its comedy crown with “The Bear,” which broke the all-time comedy record for nominations, and “Shōgun,” which is the second non-English language program to be nominated in drama series after 2022’s “Squid Game” from Netflix. In addition, FX also landed a spot in the highly competitive limited or anthology series race with the fifth season, “Fargo,” which returns after its 2020 edition was omitted.
Among FX’s haul were nominations for the penultimate season of the comedy “What We Do in the Shadows,” the final season of the heartwarming “Reservation Dogs,” the miniseries “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans,” the final season of the animated series “Archer,” the sophomore season of the unstructured reality show “Welcome to Wrexham,” and the anthology “American Horror Story: Delicate.”
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In the last five years, FX has picked up 27 (in 2019), 33 (in 2020), 16 (in 2021), 23 (in 2022), and 37 (in 2023) nominations in years where streamers were breaking nomination and winning records. The doubling of its overall total is the most significant Emmy nomination increase by a network, year over year, during that period.
Apple TV+ also landed a personal record of 70 Emmy nominations with four series recognized, including two dramas, “The Morning Show” and “Slow Horses,” the period comedy “Palm Royale,” and the hit miniseries “Lessons in Chemistry.” In 2023, the streamer picked up 54 nominations.
While the Disney subsidiary, helmed by chairman John Landgraf, had its best Emmy showing, Netflix led all studios and networks with 107 nominations, thanks to its sheer volume of content, dominating with over 30 individual shows receiving nominations. The streaming giant still holds the record for most nominations in a single year (160 in 2020) and tied for most wins (44 in 2021, alongside CBS in 1974).
This marks quite a shift, especially with HBO/Max, which has led the Emmy nominations in 17 of the last 20 years and was in second place in three others. This year, HBO’s nomination count is notably lower than its 127 nominations last year, receiving 91 across all categories. The drop can be directly attributed to the Hollywood strikes of 2023. Nonetheless, this marks the first time since 2016 that HBO has had fewer than 100 nominations, and even so, that year, it led the charge with its epic “Game of Thrones.” With popular shows like “Barry” and “Succession” concluded, HBO leaned heavily on its other offerings, such as “Hacks,” “The Gilded Age,” and “True Detective: Night Country,” to bolster its tally.
The Creative Arts and Governors Gala ceremonies will occur over two nights on Sept. 7-8. The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards will air on ABC on Sunday, Sept. 15.
Reflecting on the landscape of television, it’s clear that the competition is fiercer than ever. Networks and streaming services alike are pushing the boundaries of storytelling, production quality, and audience engagement. As viewers, we are the ultimate beneficiaries of this golden age of television, where every new season brings a fresh wave of excitement and anticipation. The future of TV is bright, and the Emmys are just one way to celebrate the incredible talent and creativity that continue to shape our screens.
