A common question for many television viewers is: What should I watch?
With all the available channel options and original shows on cable and streaming, it seems like there’s a new series to start watching every day. While it can be hard to know where to start, the recent announcement of the Emmy nominations has shown us which shows stood above the rest and are therefore being considered for the coveted Emmy award.
The 76th Emmy Awards are scheduled for Sunday, September 15 on ABC, which means there’s plenty of time to catch up on this year’s Emmy nominees before the awards show. FX’s Shōgun, FX’s The Bear, Hacks, Only Murders in the Building and Baby Reindeer are major contenders, leading the nominations. They should definitely be on your must-watch list.
We’ve rounded up every Emmy-nominated television series and where to watch them, so you can easily stream them in your downtime.
Outstanding Comedy Series Nominees
Need a good laugh? These shows nominated as Outstanding Comedy Series for 2024 should do the trick.
Abbott Elementary
Watch the daily happenings of an inner-city Philadelphia public school with Abbott Elementary. All seasons of the hilarious and heartfelt ABC show are streaming on Hulu.
The Bear
A fine-dining chef (heavy on the fine), played by Golden Globe-winner Jeremy Allen White, returns home to run his family’s sandwich shop in Chicago in The Bear. Watch as his upscale dining experience shakes up the old restaurant. All the seasons are streaming now on Hulu.
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Larry David plays an over-the-type character of himself, Larry David, in HBO’s hit series Curb Your Enthusiasm. The show wrapped up with its final season this year.
Hacks
An older, traditional comedian (Jean Smart) and a younger, fresh-faced comedian (Hannah Einbinder) work together despite their differences in the Max show Hacks, which won the 2022 Golden Globe for Best Television Series — Musical or Comedy.
Only Murders in the Building
An unlikely trio (played by Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez) forms a podcast and begins an investigation of their own when a murder happens in their apartment building (and the subsequent murders that happen each season). Only Murders in the Building streams exclusively on Hulu.
Reservation Dogs
Reservation Dogs centers around a group of Native American teenagers grappling with loss and purpose while growing up on an eastern Oklahoma reservation.
Outstanding Drama Series Nominees
Superior storylines and talented actors make these shows contenders for winning the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series.
The Crown
Following Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, this drama based on real events has been a hit since its release in 2016. The Crown is available to stream on Netflix.
Fallout
Forced out of a fallout shelter to find her father, one vault dweller will now see if she has what it takes to make it in Fallout‘s post-nuclear hellscape. All eight episodes of the series are streaming on Prime Video.
The Gilded Age
From the creator of Downton Abbey, The Gilded Age gives viewers a look into the high society of 1880s New York City.
Shōgun
Set in 17th-century Japan, Shōgun follows Lord Yoshii Toranaga, who gains help from an unexpected ally after finding a mysterious ship crash in a nearby fishing village.
Slow Horses
A dysfunctional M15 team is lead by a notoriously obnoxious boss (Gary Oldman) in Apple TV+’s hit show Slow Horses.
3 Body Problem
After the military sends signals to an alien race, the humans of Earth split into camps that either welcome them or plan to hurt them in Cixin Liu’s novel The Three-Body Problem. Netflix adapted the book, with the help of David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, into an Emmy-nominated streaming series.
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
One season can pack a big punch. These series are definitely worthy of streaming.
Fargo
Deception and murder run rampant in Minnesota, and all the clues lead back to Fargo, North Dakota.
Lessons in Chemistry
In a story that takes place in the 1960s, a profound chemist-turned-cooking-show-host helps female viewers realize they can change the status quo in the book Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. The book has been transformed into a drama series streaming now on Apple TV+ starring Brie Larson.
Ripley
Previously turned into a movie starring Matt Damon in 1999, The Talented Mr. Ripley has been adapted again, this time by Netflix. Ripley is an eight-episode series starring Andrew Scott and Dakota Fanning.
Outstanding Television Movie
No need to head to the theater to see these streaming films.
Quiz Lady
Awkwafina and Sanda Oh play two sisters who go on a road trip to enter a trivia game show. The pair need to win in order to pay off their mother’s gambling debts.
Scoop
Scoop, starring Gillian Anderson and Billie Piper, is inspired by the sensational interview between Prince Andrew and the reporter that documented his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Unfrosted
Written, directed and starring Jerry Seinfeld, Unfrosted is the untold (and completely made up) story about the creation of the Pop-Tart.
For more Emmy nomination news, check out the full list of nominations.
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