GoKawiilApple TV wins 28 Emmys in 2026, topping HBO and Netflix again
Apple TV took eight Primetime Emmy awards last night, six for Widow's Bay and two for Pluribus, adding to 20 Creative Arts Emmys earlier for a 2026 total of 28. HBO trailed with five Primetime Emmys (16 Creative Arts) led by The Pitt and Hacks, while Netflix earned three Primetime wins plus 13 Creative Arts Emmys, including a historic double lead-acting win for Matthew Rhys.
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Despite being just seven years old, Apple TV has now outpaced HBO's decades-long prestige-television dominance for a second consecutive year, signaling a real shift in industry status rather than a fluke. Its wins for Widow's Bay and Pluribus show that streaming newcomers can consistently out-produce legacy networks in both volume and critical acclaim, reshaping how studios and talent choose where to make their biggest bets.
- Apple TV earned 28 total Emmys in 2026, beating HBO's 21 and Netflix's 16.
- Widow's Bay dominated comedy categories while Pluribus won top drama writing and acting honors.
- Matthew Rhys made history by winning lead acting Emmys in two different categories in one ceremony.
Source: engadget.com — Steve Dent, 2026-09-15
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