HBO Max has secured the top positions in both drama and comedy nominations heading into the final voting phase of the Emmy Awards, a rare achievement that positions the streaming platform to potentially make history. “The Pitt,” in its second season, garnered 25 nominations across all categories, while “Hacks” earned 24 nominations, establishing itself as the most-nominated comedy series in Emmy history. The platform’s dual frontrunner status represents its first time leading both genres simultaneously since 2017.
Historical analysis indicates that nomination dominance does not guarantee victory in either category. Among 18 instances in which a single network led Emmy nominations in both drama and comedy, the corresponding series won only four times, representing a 22% success rate. Those victories occurred twice for NBC, once more for NBC, and once for HBO in 2016 with “Game of Thrones” and “Veep.” Statistical patterns suggest “The Pitt” faces more favorable odds, as the most-nominated drama series has won its category 41 times across 73 eligible ceremonies, or 56% of the time. Additionally, “The Pitt” is the reigning drama champion from its debut season, joining an exclusive group of shows that have won in both their first and second seasons.
“Hacks” confronts steeper historical headwinds in the comedy category. While leading in nominations, the most-nominated comedy series has converted to victories only 25 of 59 times in the current category format, or 42%. The frontrunner has proven especially vulnerable in recent years, losing five of the past eight ceremonies. HBO Max also pursues a potential triple victory in limited series with “DTF St. Louis,” which earned 13 nominations. However, the limited series category presents the least reliable outcome for frontrunners, with the most-nominated series winning only 16 of 45 times, or 36%.
A historic sweep across all three major program categories remains exceptionally rare, having occurred only three times in Emmy history. Final-round voting runs Aug. 17-26, with the Creative Arts Emmy Awards and Governors Gala scheduled for Sept. 5-6 and the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards airing Sept. 14 on NBC.
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