Emmy Noms Analysis: Diversity in Acting Nominees Down 39% While ‘The Pitt’ Cements Frontrunner Status and ‘Widow’s Bay’ Emerges as Dark Horse

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Clayton Davis

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The nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards arrived Wednesday morning, spreading the wealth across 117 categories and 610 nominations. But beneath the impressive numbers was a clear story: HBO Max reaffirmed its status as television’s dominant awards force, Apple TV completed its ascent into the industry’s top tier, and several presumed contenders discovered just how unforgiving Emmy morning can be.

HBO Max led all companies with 122 nominations, followed by Netflix with 111. Apple TV enjoyed its strongest showing yet with a company-record 87 nominations, cementing its place as one of television’s dominant awards players.

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