2026 Gotham Television Awards Nominations Unveiled: Netflix Series Lead the Pack
The Gotham Film & Media Institute has unveiled the nominations for the 2026 Gotham Television Awards, recognizing outstanding series and performances across 12 competitive award categories. Leading the nominations are Netflix series "Death by Lightning" and "Big Mistakes," each receiving four nods. Other notable contenders include "Pluribus," "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," "I Love LA," "Beef," "DTF. St Louis," and "Alien: Earth," with three nominations each.
The Gotham Television Awards, now in its third year, celebrates breakthrough comedies, dramas, and original films, as well as an expanded Limited or Anthology Series category. The awards honor exceptional series that push the boundaries of creativity in serialized content, with Outstanding Performance awards recognizing lead and supporting performances in various categories.
The nominations were selected by committees of film and television critics, journalists, festival programmers, and curators. Separate juries comprising writers, directors, actors, producers, and other industry professionals will determine the final award recipients. The Gotham 2026 Television Awards Ceremony is scheduled to take place on June 1, 2026, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City, with special tributes planned for notable series creators.
The nominees span categories such as Breakthrough Comedy Series, Breakthrough Drama Series, Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Breakthrough Nonfiction Series, and Outstanding Original Film, Broadcast, or Streaming. The nominations feature a diverse array of series and performances, showcasing the best in television content from the past year.
The Gotham Television Awards highlight the industry's most innovative voices and celebrate the achievements of the creative community. As the first awards show of the new television season, the Gothams aim to honor excellence in television programming and support the ongoing creativity and talent within the industry.