A common question for many 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 Emmy Nominations showed us which programs stood out from the rest and are therefore being considered for the coveted Emmy Award.
The 76th annual Emmy Awards are set to air on Sunday, September 15 on ABC, which means there’s plenty of time to check out this year’s Emmy nominees ahead of the show. FX’s Shogunspecial effects The bear, Hacks, just murders in the building It is Baby Reindeer are the main contenders, leading the nominations. They should definitely be on your must-see list.
We’ve rounded up all the Emmy-nominated TV series and where to watch them, so you can easily binge-watch them in your spare time.
Nominees for Best Comedy Series
Need a good laugh? These shows nominated for Best Comedy Series of 2024 should do the trick.
Abbott Elementary School
Watch the daily happenings of an inner-city Philadelphia public school with Abbott Elementary School. All seasons of the hilarious and heartwarming ABC series are available on Hulu.
The bear
A chef of exquisite cuisine (with an emphasis on fine), played by Golden Globe winner Jeremy Allen White, returns home to run his family’s diner in Chicago in The bear. Watch as their upscale dining experience shakes up the old restaurant. All seasons are streaming now on Hulu.
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Larry David plays an exaggerated character of himself, Larry David, on the hit HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm. The series came to an end with its final season this year.
Tricks
An older, more traditional comedian (Smart Jean) and a younger, fresh-faced comedian (Hannah Einbinder) work together despite their differences on Max’s show Tricks, 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) form a podcast and begin an investigation of their own when a murder takes place in their building (and the subsequent murders that follow each season). Only Murders in the Building is streamed exclusively on Hulu.
Reserve dogs
Reserve dogs revolves around a group of Native American teenagers who struggle with loss and purpose while growing up on a reservation in eastern Oklahoma.
Nominees for Best Drama Series
Superior storylines and talented actors make these series Emmy contenders for Outstanding Drama Series.
The crown
Set during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, this true-life drama has been a hit since its release in 2016. The crown is available to stream on Netflix.
To fall
Forced out of a bomb shelter to find her father, a Vault dweller will now see if she has what it takes to survive. To fall‘s post-nuclear hellscape. All eight episodes of the series are available on Prime Video.
The Golden Age
From the creator of Downton Abbey, The Golden Age offers viewers a glimpse into New York City high society in the 1880s.
Shogun
Set in 17th century Japan, Shōgun follows Lord Yoshii Toranaga, who receives help from an unexpected ally after finding a mysterious shipwreck in a nearby fishing village.
Slow Horses
A dysfunctional M15 team is led by a notoriously nasty boss (Gary Oldman) in the hit Apple TV+ show Slow Horses.
3 Body Problem
After the military sends signals to an alien race, Earth’s humans split into camps that either welcome them or plan to harm 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.
Featured limited series or anthology
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Fargo
Lies and murder run rampant in Minnesota, and all trails lead back to Fargo, North Dakota.
Chemistry Lessons
In a story set in the 1960s, a profound chemist turned cooking show host helps viewers realize that they can change the status quo in the book. Chemistry Lessons by Bonnie Garmus. The book has been turned into a drama series now streaming on Apple TV+ starring Brie Larson.
Ripley
Previously made into a film starring Matt Damon in 1999, The Talented Mr. Ripley was adapted again, this time by Netflix. Ripley is an eight-episode series starring Andre Scott It is Dakota Fanning.
Best Television Movie
You don’t have to go to the cinema to watch these movies streaming.
Lady’s Questionnaire
Awkwafina and Sanda Oh play two sisters who go on a road trip to participate in a quiz show. The duo must win to pay off their mother’s gambling debts.
To harvest
To harveststarring Gillian Anderson and Billie Piper, is inspired by the sensational interview between Prince Andrew and the reporter who documented his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Thawed
Written, directed and starring Jerry Seinfeld, Thawed is the untold (and completely made-up) story about the creation of the Pop-Tart.
For more Emmy nominations news, check out the complete list of nominations.
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