Emmy 2026: A few shows dominate nominations, sparking calls for rule changes

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The 78th Emmy Award nominations were announced this week. There were several exciting nominations this year, including HBO's Hacks breaking the record for the most nominations for a comedy in a single year . Several actors, including Matthew Rhys , Colman Domingo , Nick Offerman , and Laurie Metcalf , all snagged double nominations . Movingly, the Television Academy also gave a posthumous nomination to the late Rob Reiner for his performance in the final season of The Bear . But in reviewing the overall list of nominees , it quickly became apparent that just a few shows are dominating certain categories , and it's a clear indication that the Emmys may need a significant rule change.