'Widow's Bay' and 'The Pitt' are favorites for Emmys night

Los Angeles: Apple TV's horror-comedy series "Widow's Bay" and gritty hospital drama "The Pitt" are the frontrunners for the prestigious Emmy Awards. "Widow's Bay," starring Matthew Rhys as a wacky New England mayor battling island ghosts to boost tourism, has already won eight Emmy pre-gala awards. The series, a record holder for the most awards in a single comedy series, could surpass all competitors, including the final season of the hit show "Hacks."

"The Pitt," a real-time drama about Pittsburgh emergency room workers dealing with various crises, led all shows with 25 nominations and has already been awarded four times. Its lead star, Noah Wyle, is expected to win again, along with several co-stars hoping for supporting acting honors. The drama categories generally lack surprises, with "The Pitt" heavily favored to sweep several drama prizes.

In the limited series category, HBO Max's "DTF St. Louis" has made a surprising impact, earning six awards so far, and could potentially break Netflix's three-year winning streak for best limited series.