The Television Academy announced Emmy nominations on Tuesday that set records for diversity following rule changes adopted in 2024 requiring studios to meet minimum representation thresholds to qualify for Outstanding Series categories.
"The changes we made reflect the reality of American television, which has become dramatically more diverse in recent years," said Television Academy President Kimmy Schmidt. "Our awards should recognize that reality."
Streaming platforms dominated the nominations, with Netflix, HBO Max, and Apple TV+ accounting for 67 of the 89 major category nominations. Traditional broadcast networks received only 14 nominations.
"The television landscape has fundamentally shifted, and our nominations reflect that shift," said Television Academy head of awards Barry Brown. "The best shows in America are no longer found exclusively on broadcast networks."
Critics noted that while the nominations show improvement in representation, significant disparities remain in below-the-line categories, including directing, cinematography, and writing. "We have more work to do in ensuring that opportunity extends to every aspect of television production," Brown acknowledged.