Apple TV+ comedy leads early Emmy wins as HBO Max drama trails

Apple TV+’s supernatural comedy Widow's Bay has emerged as the most awarded series in the early rounds of the 2026 Emmy Awards, securing eight wins out of 19 nominations. The show, set on a cursed New England island and starring Matthew Rhys as the skeptical mayor, earned accolades across casting, cinematography, production design, music, sound and a guest-acting award for Betty Gilpin.

HBO Max’s dark comedy DTF St. Louis follows with six wins from 13 nominations. The series, featuring Jason Bateman and David Harbour, was recognized for writing, directing, acting, cinematography and picture editing.

Prime Video’s Spider-Noir, a 1930s-styled crime drama starring Nicolas Cage, collected five awards, including cinematography, visual effects and stunt coordination, despite being canceled after one season.

Apple TV+’s sci-fi drama Pluribus earned four wins from 18 nominations, winning in production design, picture editing, sound mixing and main-title theme categories.

HBO Max’s medical drama The Pitt, which led the overall nomination count with 25 nods, has so far won four awards, including guest-actor and casting honors.

Other series receiving early recognition include Apple TV+’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles with three wins for costume, makeup and hairstyling, and HBO Max’s My Mom Jayne, a documentary directed by Mariska Hargitay, which won for outstanding documentary and directing.

The Emmy ceremonies continue over three nights, with the main awards scheduled for Monday, Sept. 14, on NBC and Peacock.