
The Penguin leads the nominations with a total of 24, including major categories such as Outstanding Limited Series, Lead Actor for Colin Farrell, Lead Actress for Cristin Milioti, and Supporting Actress for Deirdre O’Connell. In addition to these performance recognitions, the series has also earned two nominations for Outstanding Directing and one for Writing, further cementing its critical acclaim. The White Lotus follows with 24 nominations, including a nod for Outstanding Drama Series. The ensemble cast is prominently featured across the Supporting Actor and Actress categories, with nominations for Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Sam Rockwell, Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, Natasha Rothwell, and Aimee Lou Wood. The series also received recognition for Outstanding Directing for the episode “Amor Fati” and for Writing, reinforcing its position as a standout in this year’s lineup.
In the comedy category, Hacks secured 15 nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series, Lead Actress for Jean Smart, Supporting Actress for Hannah Einbinder, as well as nominations in Writing and Directing for the episode “A Slippery Slope.” The Bear followed closely with 13 nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series, Lead Actor (Jeremy Allen White), Lead Actress (Ayo Edebiri), Supporting Actor (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and Supporting Actress (Liza Colón-Zayas). The show also received a nomination for Outstanding Directing for the episode “Napkins.”
Other key contenders in the drama category include The Last of Us, which secured nominations for Lead Actress (Bella Ramsey) and Lead Actor (Pedro Pascal); Paradise, recognised for Outstanding Drama Series, Lead Actor (Sterling K. Brown), and Supporting roles (James Marsden and Julianne Nicholson); The Pitt, which earned nominations for Outstanding Drama Series, Lead Actor (Noah Wyle), and Supporting Actress (Katherine LaNasa); and Andor, also nominated for Outstanding Drama Series.
Abbott Elementary earned nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series, Lead Actress (Quinta Brunson), Supporting Actress (Janelle James and Sheryl Lee Ralph), and Writing for the episode “Back to School.” Only Murders in the Building received a nomination for Lead Actor (Martin Short), while Somebody Somewhere was recognised in the Supporting Actor category (Jeff Hiller) and in Writing for the episode “AGG.”
Across other key categories, Dying for Sex received multiple nominations, including Outstanding Limited Series, Lead Actress (Michelle Williams), Supporting Actor (Rob Delaney), Supporting Actress (Jenny Slate), as well as for Writing (“Good Value Diet Soda”) and Directing (“It’s Not That Serious”).
Additionally, The Penguin picked up further nominations in Directing for the episodes “Cent’anni” and “A Great or Little Thing,” along with a Writing nomination for the latter.
JioHotstar’s unscripted offering was also recognised, with Top Chef nominated for Outstanding Reality Competition Program and Host (Kristen Kish), Shark Tank for Outstanding Reality Host (full panel), and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver for Outstanding Scripted Variety Series.
Further broadening the platform’s presence at this year’s Emmys are House of the Dragon, The Oscars, The 67th Grammy Awards, and Pee-wee as Himself, each earning multiple nominations and reinforcing JioHotstar’s standing in the global entertainment landscape.
As the world gears up for television’s most prestigious awards night, JioHotstar continues to serve as a destination where Indian audiences can discover a wide range of global stories — from critically acclaimed dramas and comedies to reality formats and unscripted entertainment.