Variety surveyed 10 anonymous Television Academy voters as Emmy voting closed, offering an informal glimpse into how some members are approaching the 78th awards. The article suggests many voters have not watched the full field and may rely on widely discussed programmes, which could reinforce frontrunners rather than reward lesser-seen nominees.

The small, unscientific sample points to “The Pitt” leading the drama race, “Widow’s Bay” holding an edge over “Hacks” in comedy, and a competitive limited-series contest between “Beef” and “DTF St. Louis”, with support also emerging for “The Beast in Me”. More than 27,000 Academy members vote across 31 peer groups; the artisan ceremonies are scheduled for 5–6 September, followed by the Primetime Emmys on NBC on 14 September.