'Widow's Bay' & 'Pluribus' lead Apple's record-breaking charge for 2026 Emmy Awards

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Even without previous smash hits "Severance" and "The Studio" airing episodes in the eligibility period, Apple TV has still gathered the most nominations it has ever earned across all of the major categories at the 78th annual Emmy Awards. Nominations for the 78th Emmy Awards have been announced - image credit: Television Academy In 2025, Apple TV won a record-breaking 22 Emmy Awards , with "Severance" and "The Studio" leading the way. For 2026, neither of those shows were eligible, but a host of new Apple ones were and have been rewarded with nominations. The Television Academy's awards cover an enormous range of categories, with more technical ones split off into the Creative Arts Emmys, and the Engineering, Science & Technology ones. In all, Apple TV has scored 87 nominations , versus 79 in 2025. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Even without previous smash hits "Severance" and "The Studio" airing episodes in the eligibility period, Apple TV has still gathered the most nominations it has ever earned across all of the major categories at the 78th annual Emmy Awards.

Nominations for the 78th Emmy Awards have been announced - image credit: Television Academy In 2025, Apple TV won a record-breaking 22 Emmy Awards , with "Severance" and "The Studio" leading the way.

For 2026, neither of those shows were eligible, but a host of new Apple ones were and have been rewarded with nominations.

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