{
  "id": 6804887,
  "title": "Who will and should win at the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/who-will-and-should-win-at-the-2026-primetime-emmy-awards",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-11T16:00:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/emmys-2026-predictions-pitt-widows-bay-pluribus-hacks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards are just around the corner, airing on September 14. NBC has appointed Mariska Hargitay, known for her role in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, as the host. Among the expected nominees are series like The Pitt and Only Murders In The Building, as well as breakout shows such as Widow’s Bay and Pluribus. Beef is expected to dominate the Limited Or Anthology Series categories, while DTF St. Louis could challenge Beef's dominance.\n\nFor Outstanding Drama Series, The Pitt is the safest bet, as the Television Academy tends to favor predictable outcomes. While Pluribus has original and important premises, it seems unlikely to win against The Pitt, which won the category last year. Paradise and The Diplomat, despite their nominations, may struggle to win. Your Friends & Neighbors has a chance, but stronger contenders exist.\n\nIn the Limited Or Anthology Series category, Beef seems likely to win due to its ensemble and goodwill. HBO's DTF St. Louis, a dark comedy, is a strong competitor and has already won awards for supporting performances. Matthew Rhys' The Beast In Me and Ryan Murphy's Love Story have momentum, but their chances may be slim. For the Comedy Series category, Widow’s Bay, with its word-of-mouth success and unique charm, appears to be the favorite. Its momentum is expected to continue, and it has a higher chance of winning than Hacks, despite its nomination. For Lead Actor in a Drama Series, The Pitt is the frontrunner, despite Noah Wyle's win in season one. Mark Ruffalo and Sterling K. Brown have strong chances, while Gary Oldman and Rufus Sewell may struggle. In the Lead Actor category for Limited or Anthology Series, Matthew Rhys from The Beast In Me and Jason Bateman from Black Rabbit are in contention, along with Riz Ahmed from Bait, who has shown versatility.",
  "summary": "Can any drama beat The Pitt? What will happen with Widow's Bay versus Hacks? And will Harrison Ford or Martin Short finally nab a trophy",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}