Where to Watch the 9 Shows With the Most 2021 Emmy Nominations
The 2021 Emmy nominations are out, and as usual, there are some surprises. Perhaps one of the biggest ones is the fact that a canceled show has the fifth most nominations.
But when you look at the platforms with the most nominations, the shows that top that list are to be expected. After all, HBO and HBO Max combine for the most with 130 nominations, while Netflix follows in a close second with 129. NBC leads broadcast with 46, which we have to attribute to one of the shows with the third most nominations. There’s a reason why streaming shows seem to be dominating the Emmys: they are, as this list proves.
Scroll down as we take a look at the shows with the most nominations for this year’s Emmys and where to watch them.
73rd Emmy Awards, Sunday, September 19, 8/7c, CBS
The Crown (24)
Nominations include: Two for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Benjamin Caron, Jessica Hobbs); Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Josh O’Connor); two for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Olivia Colman, Emma Corrin); Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Tobias Menzies); three for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Gillian Anderson, Helena Bonham Carter, Emerald Fennell); Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (Charles Dance); Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (Claire Foy); Outstanding Drama Series; Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Peter Morgan).
Where to watch: Netflix
The Mandalorian (24)
Nominations include: Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Jon Favreau); Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Giancarlo Esposito); two for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (Carl Weathers, Timothy Olyphant); Outstanding Drama Series; two for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Dave Filoni, Jon Favreau).
Where to watch: Disney+
WandaVision (23)
Nominations include: Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Matt Shakman); Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Paul Bettany); Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Elizabeth Olsen); Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Kathryn Hahn); Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series; three for Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Chuck Hayward and Peter Cameron, Jac Schaeffer, Laura Donney).
Where to watch: Disney+
The Handmaid's Tale (21)
Nominations include: Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Liz Garbus); Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Elisabeth Moss); three for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (O-T Fagbenle, Max Minghella, Bradley Whitford); four for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Madeline Brewer, Ann Dowd, Yvonne Strahovski, Samira Wiley); two for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (McKenna Grace, Alexis Bledel); Outstanding Drama Series; Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Yahlin Chang).
Where to watch: Hulu
Saturday Night Live (21)
Nominations include: Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series (Don Roy King); two for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (Kenan Thompson, Bowen Yang); three for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (Aidy Bryant, Kate McKinnon, Cecily Strong); four for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series (Daniel Kaluuya, Alec Baldwin, Dave Chappelle, Dan Levy); two for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series (Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph); Outstanding Variety Sketch Series; Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series.
Where to watch: NBC.com, Hulu, Peacock
Ted Lasso (20)
Nominations include: Three for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series (Zach Braff, MJ Delaney, Declan Lowney); Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Jason Sudeikis); four for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, Nick Mohammed, Jeremy Swift); two for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (Juno Temple, Hannah Waddingham); Outstanding Comedy Series; two for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (Jason Sudeikis/Brendan Hunt/Joe Kelly, Jason Sudeikis/Bill Lawrence/Brendan Hunt/Joe Kelly).
Where to watch: Apple TV+
Lovecraft Country (18)
Nominations include: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Jonathan Majors); Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Jurnee Smollett); Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Michael K. Williams); Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Aunjanue Ellis); Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (Courtney B. Vance); Outstanding Drama Series; Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Misha Green).
Where to watch: HBO Max
The Queen's Gambit (18)
Nominations include: Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Scott Frank); Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Anya Taylor-Joy); Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Thomas Brodie-Sangster); Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Moses Ingram); Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series; Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Scott Frank).
Where to watch: Netflix
Mare of Easttown (16)
Nominations include: Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Craig Zobel); Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Kate Winslet); Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Evan Peters); two for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Julianne Nicholson, Jean Smart); Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series; Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Brad Ingelsby).
Where to watch: HBO Max
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