The 2026 Gotham Television Awards nominations are here, spotlighting some of the biggest shows of the year, including Alien: Earth, Pluribus, and Beef.
The nominations highlight some of the most talked-about and critically acclaimed series across streaming and television.
As one of the first major awards shows of the new television season, the Gotham Television Awards continue to recognize bold storytelling and breakthrough voices across the industry. The ceremony will take place Monday, June 1, 2026, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.
This year’s nominations reflect an expanding field, including an enhanced focus on limited and anthology series, where some of television’s most ambitious work is currently being produced. Winners will be selected by juries made up of industry professionals, including writers, directors, actors, and producers.
Breakthrough Comedy Series Nominees
- Big Mistakes (Netflix)
- The Chair Company (HBO Max)
- I Love LA (HBO Max)
- Long Story Short (Netflix)
- Too Much (Netflix)
Breakthrough Drama Series Nominees
- A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO Max)
- Alien: Earth (FX/Hulu)
- Dept. Q (Netflix)
- Pluribus (Apple TV+)
- Task (HBO Max)
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series Nominees
- Beef (Netflix)
- Death by Lightning (Netflix)
- DTF St. Louis (HBO Max)
- Half Man (HBO Max)
- Lord of the Flies (Netflix)
Breakthrough Nonfiction Series Nominees
- High Horse: The Black Cowboy (Peacock)
- Katrina: Come Hell and High Water (Netflix)
- Mr. Scorsese (Apple TV+)
- Sean Combs: The Reckoning (Netflix)
- The Yogurt Shop Murders (HBO Max)
Performance Categories Highlights
Among the acting nominees are Elle Fanning, Dan Levy, and Rachel Sennott in comedy, along with Rhea Seehorn and Sydney Chandler in drama. The limited series category includes standout performances from Riz Ahmed, Carey Mulligan, and Michael Shannon.
Supporting performance nominees include Michelle Pfeiffer, Daniel Radcliffe, and Nick Offerman, reflecting a strong mix of established talent and breakout performers across multiple platforms.
Original Film Nominees
The Outstanding Original Film category includes:
- Color Theories (HBO Max)
- People We Meet on Vacation (Netflix)
- Reflection in a Dead Diamond (Shudder)
- Remarkably Bright Creatures (Netflix)
- #Skyking (Hulu)
What’s Next for the Gotham Awards
In addition to announcing winners, the 2026 ceremony will honor notable industry figures, including the Duffer Brothers for their work on Stranger Things. Additional tributes are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Sponsors
The Official Automotive Sponsor of the Gotham Television Awards is Genesis, the Official Air Line Sponsor is Delta Air Lines, and the Official Spirits Sponsor is Rabbit Hole.
About the Gotham Film & Media Institute
The Gotham celebrates and nurtures independent film and media creators, providing career-building resources, access to industry influencers, and pathways to wider recognition. The organization, under the leadership of Executive Director and award-winning producer Jeffrey Sharp, fosters a vibrant and sustainable independent storytelling community through its year-round programs, which include Gotham Week, Gotham Labs, Filmmaker Magazine, the Gotham Film Awards, The Gotham Television Awards, Gotham EDU, Owning It, and Expanding Communities.
About The Gothams
The Gotham Film & Media Institute presents two annual awards ceremonies celebrating innovative talent both on-screen and behind the scenes in film and television. As the first major event of both awards seasons, The Gothams shine a spotlight on groundbreaking work while advancing the Institute’s year-round mission to support independent storytelling.
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