When I hear HBO Max, I think of critical acclaim.The streamer lived up to its reputation, as HBO Max dominated the Emmy nominations.For the 2026 Emmy Awards, HBO Max led the field with 122 total nominations.
That's a testament to the streamer's commitment to making prestige dramas and comedies.With the 2026 Primetime Emmys slated for Sept.14, I listed several of HBO Max's Emmy-nominated shows this year.
There is a trio of noteworthy shows that I've left for the end of the list that has been written about countless times, and rightfully so.Instead, I elected to put the spotlight on the other nominees, which include a spin-off and an intriguing crime drama.A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Game of Thrones scales down When I first heard about , I thought to myself, "Not another spin-off." After watching the first season, I could watch 50 more episodes about the adventures of Dunk and Egg.
Based on George R.R.Martin's fantasy novellas, revolves around the unlikely friendship between Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) and his young squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell).
is not , and that's OK.The spin-off trades grandiose size and massive scope for a more grounded approach to storytelling.Set over roughly two weeks, the series follows Duncan as he strives to become a true knight by winning a tournament, and Egg wants to prove his worth as a squire.
Pair this easy-to-digest premise with 30-to 40-minute episodes, and HBO has its next great franchise.season 1 received nine Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series.A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms TV-MA Drama Action Fantasy Adventure Release Date January 18, 2026 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming BUY Powered by Expand Collapse The Gilded Age Travel back to the golden age during the 19th century You'll be hard-pressed to find someone better at crafting period pieces than Julian Fellowes.
The 77-year-old creative is best known for penning the Oscar-winning screenplay to 2001's and for creating the Emmy-winning drama .Fellowes is currently exploring New York City at the end of the 19th century in .In the Big Apple, there's a clash between the old guard and the new elite.
The old guard is led by matriarch Agnes van Rhijn (Christine Baranski), who wants her family to remain relevant and influential.Crashing the party is Bertha Russell (Carrie Coon), who comes from a family that strategically schemed its way into money.It's a high-society drama with beautiful costumes.
Catch up now before season 4 premieres on Nov.1.season 3 received eight nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Coon).
The Gilded Age TV-MA Drama History Release Date January 24, 2022 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming BUY Powered by Expand Collapse Task Crime and reflection in Delco Brad Ingelsby loves his complex stories in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, also known as "Delco." Ingelsby first explored trauma and grief through the eyes of a detective in .In 2025, Ingelsby returned to Delco for , an HBO crime drama that pits an aging lawman up against a robber searching for a better life.Former priest-turned-FBI-agent Tom Brandis (Mark Ruffalo) is assigned to a task force to investigate a string of robberies that occurred at drug houses throughout the Philadelphia area.
Trash collector Robbie Prendergrast (Tom Pelphrey) is the mastermind behind the robberies.Tom and Robbie are on a collision course that the audience can't wait to see.However, this isn't a battle of good versus evil.
Ingelsby blurs the lines between hero and villain, a terrific choice that allows Ruffalo and Pelphrey to play morally complex characters.Task features some of the best writing on television in the past year.season 1 received six nominations, including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Ruffalo) and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Pelphrey).
Task TV-MA Crime Drama Release Date 2025 - 2025-00-00 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming BUY Powered by Expand Collapse Rooster Steve Carell heads back to school I'm a fan of Bill Lawrence's hangout comedies.Lawrence is probably best known for his influence on , , and , with the latter in the middle of its fourth season.Admittedly, my favorite Lawrence show is the Apple TV comedy .
For Lawrence's latest show, he cast comedy veteran Steve Carell to headline .Author Greg Russo (Carell), best known for creating the fictional private investigator known as Rooster, heads to Ludlow College for a conversation to discuss his books, but his real reason for going is to visit his daughter, Katie (Charly Clive), a professor at the school.Katie's husband recently left her for a graduate student.
When Katie runs into trouble with the school, Greg must work at the school as a writer-in-residence, so his daughter can keep her teaching job.is billed as a midlife crisis show, but like most Lawrence comedies, it's the warmth and charm of the supporting characters that becomes the real selling point.season 1 received a single Emmy nomination: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Carell).
Rooster M18 Comedy Drama Release Date March 8, 2026 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming BUY Powered by Expand Collapse Honorable Mention: The Pitt, Hacks, and DTF St.Louis HBO Max's juggernauts I couldn't end this article without mentioning HBO Max's three most Emmy-nominated shows in 2026: , , and .These three shows have been written about ad nauseam, but for good reason.
All three will be in contention for their respective drama, comedy, and limited series categories.All three shows are worth your time, so if you have some free time, be sure to check them out.led the way with 25 Emmy nominations, followed by with 24 and with 13.
HBO Max Subscription with ads Yes, $10.99/month Simultaneous streams 2 or 4 See available plans Expand Collapse How to watch the 2026 Emmys If you're interested in watching the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards, here's what you need to know.The show will air live on Monday, Sept.14, at 8 p.m.
ET/PT on NBC.Peacock, which recently upped its prices, will stream the ceremony live and on-demand.Peacock Subscription with ads Yes, $8/month Simultaneous streams 3 Visit Peacock Expand Collapse
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