On Monday, September 14, 2026, the main night of the Primetime Emmy Awards 2026 will unfold at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. In Italy, the ceremony will be broadcast between September 14 and 15 on Sky, and it will also be available for streaming on Now. If you haven’t yet watched these TV series that have received nominations, you might want to start with at least one soon: you won’t regret it.
Emmy-Nominated TV Series: Here are the Ones We Recommend
- The Pitt
- Slow Horses
- Hacks
- Nobody Wants This
- Beef – The Clash
- The Beast in Me
The Pitt
Fifteen-hour shifts dominate the life inside the fictional Pittsburgh emergency department, nicknamed “Pitt”—the staff’s shorthand for “the pit.” The grueling routine tests the limits of everyone on duty, especially the team led by Dr. Michael Robinvitch, affectionately known as Robby, portrayed by Noah Wyle, famous for his role in the iconic ER. The Pitt is a 2025 medical drama that shines a light on today’s healthcare system, stretched thin by constant pressure and tension. At present it comprises two seasons and 30 episodes and is still in production, having racked up a total of 25 nominations.
Slow Horses
Slough House serves as a secluded corner of MI5 where agents who have committed serious workplace mistakes are relegated to live as outcasts. At the helm of this misfit squad is Jackson Lamb, played by Gary Oldman, a man who is as disheveled as he is sharp-witted. Lamb does not let the newcomers off easy, especially River Cartwright. Slow Horses is a spy series from 2022 that blends intrigue with a dash of dark humor, currently continuing production. It has grown to five seasons and 30 episodes, available on Apple TV.
Hacks
What happens when a legendary, once-dominant comedian named Deborah Vance teams up with a young television writer, Ava Daniels, who has fallen out of sight after a controversial tweet? The unlikely pair form a relentless partnership to reclaim their place in the spotlight. Hacks is a brilliantly sharp comedy that has earned 24 nominations. It spans five seasons and 37 episodes, starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder as the leads, and it is available on Netflix.
Nobody Wants This
Joanne and Noah are two very different people turned unlikely partners: a ruthless podcaster with little scruple and a rabbi who has just ended a relationship with a Jewish woman. They meet, like each other, and decide to test whether love can truly conquer every obstacle. Nobody Wants This is a fresh and breezy romantic comedy featuring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. It has two seasons and 20 episodes, available on Netflix.
Beef – The Clash
A minor Car incident between two complete strangers—Danny Cho, an underperforming contractor, and Amy Lau, an apparently satisfied entrepreneur—sparks a feud that quickly spirals into a destructive and self-destructive obsession that soon swallows them and affects their loved ones. Beef – The Clash is a 2023 limited anthology series, consisting of two seasons and 18 episodes, capable of shaking you as it centers on the mounting sense of frustration that seems to define modern society.
The Beast in Me
Aggie Wiggs, a renowned Pulitzer-winning author, after the tragic death of her son, decides to quit working. Five years later, Aggie learns that her new neighbor is Nile Sheldon, an immensely wealthy magnate who in the past stood as the principal suspect in his wife’s disappearance. Curious about his story, she begins to investigate him with the sole aim of writing a book, but soon a dangerous game unfolds. The Beast in Me is a thriller miniseries consisting of a single season and eight episodes. It is available on Netflix.
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