Emmys 2026 Forecast: Hacks Leads Comedy, The Pitt Dominates Drama

TVLine’s Emmy predictions split the race into Comedy, Drama, and Limited Series, with HBO Max’s Hacks expected to snag another Best Comedy nod and its leads in contention, Shrinking and other returning favorites also likely to be recognized, while The Bear’s momentum may wane. Newcomers Widow’s Bay and Margo’s Got Money Troubles aim for breakout nods, and Lisa Kudrow could contend again for The Comeback. In Drama, The Pitt is the clear front-runner on HBO Max with Noah Wyle and a bevy of possible supporting nominations, alongside Pluribus and The Diplomat as serious threats. The Limited Series field remains wide open, led by Netflix’s BEEF and a slate of other contenders from FX, HBO, and Netflix. Read on for more nuanced projections and weigh in with your predictions.