Collider has published a list highlighting seven 2026 Emmy-nominated television shows the outlet considers genuinely deserving of their nominations, following last month's announcement of the 78th Primetime Emmy Award nods. The piece frames its picks against a backdrop of notable surprises and snubs this awards season, including Michael J. Fox's first Emmy nomination since 2016 for Apple TV's Shrinking, and the absence of expected nods for Taylor Sheridan's Landman and Sydney Sweeney's Euphoria.

– The Pitt (HBO Max) — a medical drama set in a Pittsburgh hospital, with each episode covering one hour of a shift; it led this year's nominations with 25, including Outstanding Drama Series and Lead Actor.
– Widow's Bay (Apple TV) — a horror-comedy about a cursed town, led by Matthew Rhys, described as one of 2026's biggest surprise hits.
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