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So, I missed the biggest story of the summer by one day: the Emmy nominations. I KNOW. But here’s what to know:
- Here is a partial list of nominees. For the full list, find it at Emmys.com.
- By the numbers: The Pitt had the most nominations with 25; Hacks followed with 24; Widow’s Bay had 19; Pluribus was nominated with 18. (And it just so happens that these were my four favorite shows of the year.) Beef received 16; DTF: St. Louis had 13; and Saturday Night Live and Spider-Noir both received 11 apiece.
- Hacks broke the record for most nominations for a comedy in a single season, surpassing The Studio last year.
- By the networks: HBO had the most nominations with 122; Netflix received 111; Disney (which includes ABC, Hulu, Disney+, FX, and National Geographic) also had 111; Apple TV received 87; Prime Video received 28; Peacock had 18; and Paramount+ received 1 (one). ~sad trombone sound~ ABC had 38; CBS had 32; NBC received 30; Fox received 3.
- The late-night category has been overhauled into Outstanding Variety Series. The nominees are The Daily Show; Jimmy Kimmel Live!; Last Week Tonight with John Oliver; The Late Show with Stephen Colbert; and Saturday Night Live.
- The good news is that with the new organization, there is room for multiple winners in this category:
… instead of Emmy voters being asked to identify a category winner, voters will be asked about each nominee, “Does this nominee merit an Emmy? Yes/No.” Any nominee that reaches a 90 percent “Yes” threshold will receive an Emmy. If no nominee reaches the 90 percent threshold, then the nominee with the highest “Yes” percentage will be the sole winner. - Jason Bateman, Colman Domingo, Laurie Metcalf, Nick Offerman, and Matthew Rhys all earned multiple acting nominations.
- Of those nominated this year, shockingly, Carrie Coon, Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Keri Russell, Steve Carell, and Janelle James have never won an Emmy.
- Two of The Pitt‘s nominees were self-submitted because HBO didn’t submit them.
- Sit down for this one: All’s Fair is now tied with The Wire for Emmy nominations.
Everyone has a “snubs and surprises story,” so I’ll try to summarize.
BIGGEST SNUBS:
- The Comeback for Outstanding Comedy
- The Amazing Race for Reality Competition Program
- Jeremy Strong and Ebon Moss-Bachrach for The Bear
- Sheryl Lee Ralph for Abbott Elementary
- Bowen Yang for Saturday Night Live
- Ashley Padilla for Saturday Night Live
- Jon Hamm for Your Friends and Neighbors
- Selena Gomez for Only Murders in the Building
- Paul Anthony Kelly for Love Story
- Too few nods for The Chair Company, Half Man, The Morning Show, Stranger Things, The Boys, Euphoria, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
- Nothing at all for Industry
- Nothing for The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins
- Nothing for Matlock
- Nothing for I Love LA
- Nothing for Elsbeth
- Nothing for the entire Taylor Sheridan universe
BIGGEST SURPRISES:
- Ariana Madix for Host of a Reality Competition
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II for Lead Actor in a Comedy for Wonder Man
- Riz Ahmed for Lead Actor in a Limited Series for Bait
- Connor Storie for Guest Actor in a Comedy for Saturday Night Live
- Chase Infiniti for The Testaments
- Nobody Wants This for Outstanding Comedy
- Your Friends and Neighbors for Outstanding Drama
- Dancing with the Stars for Reality Competition Program
- Somehow, Widow’s Bay surprised everyone, but if you know, you know.
Here’s where you can watch every nominated series.
The Daytime Emmys were also announced yesterday.
If you’re in the market for a dragon-haunted castle, do I have the listing for you.
What does Netflix have against the cruise industry? (Except that the cruise industry is an easy target.)
Let your dream of a Hacks spinoff die already; it’s unfortunately not going to happen.
The states are fighting the Paramount/Warner Bros. merger. Paramount is using entertainment workers as a human shield.
In which President Dumbass and Jake Tapper give the entire game away:
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Keeping in character, the head of the FCC, Brendan Carr, proposed to lift the ownership cap, which prevents broadcasters from owning stations that cover more than 39% of households. YEP. LET’S CONSOLIDATE OWNERSHIP OF ALL TV STATIONS TO ONE OR TWO COMPANIES. CAN’T SEE ANY PROBLEM WITH THAT.
Netflix is struggling with a sophomore slump issue, baffled by why viewers aren’t tuning in for shows’ second seasons. Dear Netflix: please take a lesson from The Pitt, which returns every year, not two or three (or more) years later. Novel concept, I know. Additionally, though I love a binge, the truth is the model that releases an episode a week creates more buzz, and as a result, more loyalty from viewers, who in turn are going to be more inclined to look forward to another season. Again: The Pitt, Widow’s Bay, The Boys, Game of Thrones. These shows have been enormously popular and brought viewers back every week because people have had time to anticipate the next episodes and become excited for them. Breaking a season into two parts just isn’t the same thing. Also, don’t be so quick to cancel series: allow them to build an audience, give them time to find the series before you let a series go. Finally, fix your algorithm to make it easier to find shows that viewers have previously watched when a new season drops. Why is this such a mystery?
Speaking of, what are your thoughts on that “proof of life” photo? Other than it should be the easiest thing to do to prove you are alive, and this ain’t it.
Fox News is having a ratings drop. Oh no. (It’s still the most-watched cable news, though, so don’t get too excited.)
Reportedly, 60 Minutes is considering bringing on these two CBS reporters. Better than some random podcasters, I suppose.
McDreamy thought about running for the U.S. Senate.
Renewals
- House of David has been renewed for a third season at Wonder Project and Prime Video.
- The Terror might have been renewed for a fourth season on AMC. Stay tuned.
- Love Island: Beyond the Villa has been renewed at Peacock for a third season.
- Scrambled Up has been renewed in syndication for a second season.
Cancellations
- Colin from Accounts will end with season three on Paramount+.
- Dope Thief seems to have ended after one season on Apple TV.
- Has The Beauty been canceled at FX? Maybe — the cast have been released from their contracts, which is never a great sign.
- Daddy Issues will end with season three on BBC.
In Development
- An adaptation of Shifter is in development at Hulu.
- The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen has been greenlit at Disney Channel.
- World War II: Behind Enemy Lines and Turning Point: Generation 9/11 have been greenlit at Netflix.
- Buried in Barstow: Blood for Blood and Buried in Barstow: The Reckoning have been set at Lifetime.
- World’s Baddest Man, a competition series from Conor McGregor, has been ordered at Fox Nation. Gross.
Casting News
- Julianne Nicholson has joined Task on HBO as her Mare of Easttown character, Lori Ross.
- Steve Buscemi has joined Far Cry on FX.
- Rosario Dawson, Lamorne Morris, Joshua Jackson, Stephen Root, Edi Patterson, Meghann Fahy, Glenn Howerton, and Natalie Morales have joined The Girlfriend on Prime Video.
- Susan Kelechi Watson will co-star in the untitled Dakota Fanning thriller at Apple TV.
- Jimmy Tatro is joining DC Crime at HBO Max as Gorilla Grodd.
- Tracey Ullman, Sam Spruell, and Jerome Flynn have joined Alien: Earth on FX.
- Jared Goldstein and Spencer Moss have been cast in the untitled Apple TV comedy starring Elizabeth Banks.
- Vittorio Angelone and Hannah McClean will star in Rewarding at Wonder Project and BBC Northern Ireland.
- Arianna Grande will not be joining American Horror Story on FX.
Mark Your Calendars
Fox announced its fall premiere dates:
- Celebrity Name That Tune: September 21
- Celebrity Weakest Link: September 21
- Best Medicine: September 22
- Doc: September 22
- The Floor: September 23
- 99 to Beat: September 23
- Hell’s Kitchen: September 24
- Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test: September 24
- The Simpsons: September 27
- Animal Control: September 27
- Universal Basic Guys: September 27
- Grimsburg: September 27
- The Whisper Man premieres on Netflix on August 28.
- The Shards debuts on FX on August 5.
- Mayday premieres on Apple TV on September 4.
- You+Me – Against the World will premiere on Prime Video on September 18.
- Cocktail Wars debuts on E! on August 18.
- Double Lives of Suburban Wives will premiere on August 9 on TLC.
- Age Inappropriate premieres on WeTV on August 7.
- Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter premieres on Prime Video on August 20.
- Elize: Shadows of a Woman debuts on Netflix on July 22.
- Musafir Cafe will debut on Netflix on July 24.
- It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia will return on FX on August 17.
- Below will premiere on Netflix on October 8.
- Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy debuts on Netflix on August 5.
- Heartstopper: Ending on a Hi will premiere on Netflix on July 24.
- Nova: Evolution will debut on PBS on October 14.
- The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only Live will premiere on AMC+ on August 23.
- Good Mythical Morning; Mythical Kitchen; and Last Meals will premiere on Netflix on September 7.
R.I.P.
Sam Neill, New Zealand actor known for Jurassic Park, Peaky Blinders, Dead Calm, The Piano, The Hunt for Red October, and Event Horizon, among many others. He was also a farmer.
Yes, I know things can look a little glum at present. But , for now cheer up. From us. pic.twitter.com/rL5VWPsWxF
— Sam Neill (@TwoPaddocks) January 4, 2018
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When the world seems close to pear shaped,
When leaders fill you with despair
When things look dark and dreary
And love seems far too rare –
CUDDLE A DUCK
[ It works …] pic.twitter.com/S3YP5E5eob— Sam Neill (@TwoPaddocks) December 30, 2019
Randolph Mantooth, Actor known for Emergency!, Loving, One Life to Live, and General Hospital
Bonnie Tyler, Singer of “Total Eclipse of the Heart”
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Dear Bonnie Tyler passed today, she had such a great voice and I’ll always be grateful of her beautiful version of Straight From The Heart. ♥️ Thanks Bonnie. RIP
— Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) July 9, 2026
Lindsey Graham, Republican Senator from South Carolina and Trump sycophant
The “Mee-Maw” bit, Late Night with Seth Meyers‘ go-to to make fun of Lindsey Graham
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Nation’s Dumbest: 12 celebrities go back to school in this new competition series that challenges them to relive pop quizzes, report cards, and parent-teacher conferences. Series premiere. 8 p.m., Fox
Ride or Die: Hannah Waddingham and Olivia Spencer star as best friends whose relationship is upended when one discovers the other is an international assassin in this new comedy-action series. Series premiere. Prime Video
Lucky: Ana-Taylor Joy stars as a con artist forced to go on the run after a heist goes wrong in this new thriller. Series premiere. Apple TV
The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On: More people who should not be in relationships do this dumb thing where they break up and move in with other people to prove … something. Yes, I’ll be watching the entire thing, why do you ask? Season premiere. Netflix
World Cup: Semi-finals: And this one has been brewing for a minute: Argentina vs. England. 2 p.m., Fox
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- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: John Leguizamo
- Late Night with Seth Meyers: Jon Bernthal, Stephanie Hsu
- Jimmy Kimmel Live: Seth Rogen, Willow, guest host Ike Barinholtz
- The Daily Show: Molly Shannon, host Michael Kosta
- Watch What Happens Live: Jennifer Garner, John Slattery
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