Television awards season reaches its peak with the announcement of the Emmy nominations. Apple TV+ has achieved a historic milestone by accumulating 89 nominations across 15 original productionsconsolidating its position as one of the most awarded streaming services of the year. The platform has also managed to lead in the main drama and comedy categories, surpassing other major companies in the sector.
The ceremony, which will be held on September 14 at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay, known for her role in 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'. In Spain, the gala can be followed live through Movistar Plus.As has been the case in previous editions, the event will begin at 2 a.m. peninsular time, so early risers will need to be patient.
Apple's numbers at the 2026 Emmys
The horror comedy 'Widow's Bay' It has become Apple TV+'s most nominated series with 19 nominations, including Best Comedy Series and several acting awards for its cast. It is closely followed by 'Pluribus', the science fiction drama created by Vince Gilligan, with 18 nominationsAmong them are Best Drama Series and Best Lead Actress for Rhea Seehorn. Other notable productions include 'Shrinking' (10 nominations), 'Slow Horses' (9), and 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' (8).
In total, Apple has received nominations in technical and artistic categories for titles such as 'Palm Royale' (8), 'Murderbot' (3), 'Mr. Scorsese' (3) and 'The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy' (2). The company has also seen acclaimed series such as 'Foundation', 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' and 'The Morning Show'Although with fewer nominations. This record of 89 nominations surpasses Apple's previous achievement in the 2025 edition, when 'The Studio' and 'Severance' swept their respective categories.
Rule changes and new category
The Television Academy has introduced several new features for this edition. The Best Talk Series category has been merged with the Best Variety Show category into a single designation: Best Variety ShowDue to the low number of applications, the 'Legacy Award' has been created, an award that recognizes programs that have had a lasting impact on audiences and popular culture.
In the rest of the television landscape, 'The Pitt' (HBO) leads the overall table with 25 nominations, followed by 'Hacks' (HBO) with 24. Apple TV+ stands out as the platform with the most nominations in the main drama and comedy categories.ahead of HBO Max and Netflix. The Creative Arts Emmy Awards, which recognizes technical categories, will be held on September 5 and 6, two weeks before the main ceremony.
