With voting for the 2024 Emmy nominations officially closed, it’s time to look at the categories to see which shows could make the biggest impact when the nominations are revealed next month.
Shōgun will surely see a huge number of nominations for its first season, especially now that it has moved into drama and will likely provide audiences with more seasons. It’s difficult to say the exact number, but expect FX’s newest drama to make a big splash in the performance categories as well as the writing and directing categories, where it could see at least two nominations in each. The show has gained momentum quickly over the past couple months, so it stands a huge shot at winning Drama Series later this year at the ceremony (if the series can manage the nomination, of course). Other series entering the mix like Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Fallout (both from Prime Video) will be tough contenders to go up against, as the past few months of television has given audiences so many good narratives it might be difficult for voters to decide where their loyalties lie.
The Bear and Hacks will be gunning for the most nominations in the comedy categories, both in their third seasons with previous Emmy wins under their belts. It will be more telling how the actual ceremony will go once the nominations are out, but it will be fun to see how many each show can grab. The Bear will surely take home a hefty handful from the guest categories alone, as its second season rolled out a red carpet almost every episode to the best guest stars of last year. Other series like Only Murders in the Building will make lovely alternates in the background battle happening behind these two juggernauts. A series to watch out for is I’m a Virgo, which has opted to go into comedy as opposed to the limited series categories, a choice that could pay off in the end.
Reality competition will heat up this year as The Traitors is likely to join the pool of nominees after its sophomore season had the attention of the entire season. The season announced its third season cast just a few weeks ago which will keep the name of the show on everyone’s lips heading into the next few months.
Based on the total number of submissions, here’s what to expect in each category:
Here are my predictions for 2024 Emmy nominations in drama, comedy, limited series and reality categories.
Outstanding Drama Series
Other contenders: Hijack (AppleTV+); Law & Order: SVU (NBC); Slow Horses (AppleTV+); Tokyo Vice (MAX)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Other contenders: Idris Elba, Hijack (AppleTV+); Nathan Fielder, The Curse (Showtime); Ben Mendelsohn, The New Look (AppleTV+); Morgan Spector, The Gilded Age (MAX)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Other contenders: Juliette Binoche, The New Look (AppleTV+); Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: SVU (NBC); Rosamund Pike, The Wheel of Time (Prime Video); Ella Purnell, Fallout (Prime Video)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Other contenders: Nicole Beharie, The Morning Show (AppleTV+); Audra McDonald, The Gilded Age (MAX); Holland Taylor, The Morning Show (AppleTV+); Kristen Scott Thomas, Slow Horses (AppleTV+)
Outstanding Comedy Series
Other contenders: I’m a Virgo (Prime Video); Girls5Eva (Netflix); Reservation Dogs (FX)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Other contenders: Matt Berry, What We Do in the Shadows (FX); Jharrel Jerome, I’m a Virgo (Prime Video); D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Reservation Dogs (FX)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Other contenders: Renée Elise Goldsberry, Girls5Eva (Netflix); Devery Jacobs, Reservation Dogs (FX); Maya Rudolph, Loot (AppleTV+)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Other contenders: Lionel Bryce, The Bear (FX); Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Hacks (MAX); Chris Perfetti, Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Other contenders: Carol Burnett, Palm Royale (AppleTV+); Abby Elliott, The Bear(FX); Molly Gordon, The Bear (FX)
Outstanding Limited Series
Other contenders: Expats (Prime Video); Fellow Travelers (Showtime); Feud: Capote v the Swans (FX); Griselda (Netflix); The Sympathizer (MAX)
Outstanding Television Movie
Other contenders: Finestkind (Paramount+), Música (Prime Video), Unfrosted (Netfix)
Outstanding Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Other contenders: Michael Douglas, Franklin (AppleTV+); Tom Hollander, Feud: Capote v the Swans (FX); David Oyelowo, Lawmen: Bass Reeves (Paramount+): Tony Shalhoub, Mr. Monk’s Last Case (Peacock)
Outstanding Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Other contenders: Nicole Kidman, Expats (Prime Video); Julianne Moore, Mary & George (STARZ); Naomi Watts, Feud: Capote v the Swans (FX)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Other contenders: Hugh Grant, The Regime (HBO); John Hawkes, True Detective: Night Country (HBO); Barry Keoghan, Masters of the Air (AppleTV+);
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Other contenders: Dakota Fanning, Ripley (Netflix); Riley Keough, Under the Bridge (Hulu); Lily Rabe, The Great Lillian Hall (HBO); Chloë Sevigny, Feud: Capote v the Swans (FX)
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series:
Other contenders: “First Date” – Mr. and Mrs. Smith (Prime Video); “A Dream of a Dream” – Shōgun (FX)
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series:
Other contenders: “Space for Everyone” – Loot (AppleTV+); “God U.” – Gen V (Prime Video)
Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series:
Other contenders: Expats (Prime Video); Feud: Capote v the Swans (FX)
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series:
Other contenders: “Countdown” – Derek Tsang, 3 Body Problem (Netflix); “Green Queen” – Nathan Fielder, The Curse (Showtime); “The Overview Effect” – Mimi Leder, The Morning Show (AppleTV+)
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series:
Other contenders: “No Lessons Learned” – Jeff Schaffer, Curb Your Enthusiasm; Boots Riley, I’m a Virgo (Prime Video); “The Whole Truth” – Steve Boyum, Gen V (Prime Video)
Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series:
Other contenders: Lulu Wang, Expats (Prime Video); “Pilot” – Gus Van Sant, Feud: Capote v the Swans (FX); “You’re Wonderful” – Daniel Minahan, Fellow Travelers (Showtime)
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series:
Other contenders Kyle MacLacklan, Fallout – “The End” : ; Tracy Letts, Winning Time – “The New World” (HBO)
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series:
Other contenders: Marcia Gay Harden, The Morning Show – “Update Your Priors” (AppleTV+); Parker Posey, Mr. and Mrs. Smith – “Double Date” (Prime Video)
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:
Other contenders: Jerry Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm – “No Lessons Learned” (HBO)
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series:
Other contenders: Christina Hendricks, Hacks – “Par for the Course” (MAX); Lily Gladstone, Reservation Dogs – “Dig” (FX)
Outstanding Reality Competition Program:
Other contenders: Squid Game: The Challenge (Netflix); The Golden Bachelor (ABC)
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