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Apple TV Wins 19 Emmys, Surpassing HBO on Night Two

9/8/2026

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Apple TV Triumph

Apple TV secured 19 Emmy awards after Night 2, surpassing HBO/HBO Max’s 16 and Netflix’s 13.
Apple TV’s platform race now positions it to claim its first overall Emmy-platform victory, edging HBO/HBO Max.
NBC and Peacock will air the Primetime Emmy ceremony live on Monday, Sept 14, with Mariska Hargitay hosting.
The Creative Arts Emmys from Sept 5-6 will be edited into a single broadcast on FXX and Hulu on Sept 12.

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Ernest Harden Jr. Emmy

Ernest Harden Jr. received an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama for The Pitt.
Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay captured eight Emmys on Night Two.
The Pitt added four Emmys, including prosthetic makeup and casting.
Rob Reiner earned a posthumous Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy for The Bear, receiving a standing ovation.
Spider-Noir earned five Emmys, including visual effects and stunt coordination.

History

Historical Context

In 1993 HBO’s “The Larry Sanders Show” became the first cable series nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series, opening the door for cable Emmy success. After HBO’s 2004 drama win, Apple TV+ captured 19 Emmys in September 2024 in the Creative Arts ceremony, surpassing HBO’s 16 and reshaping streaming-vs-cable award dynamics.

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Apple TV Triumph

Apple TV secured 19 Emmy awards after Night 2, surpassing HBO/HBO Max’s 16 and Netflix’s 13.
Apple TV’s platform race now positions it to claim its first overall Emmy-platform victory, edging HBO/HBO Max.
NBC and Peacock will air the Primetime Emmy ceremony live on Monday, Sept 14, with Mariska Hargitay hosting.
The Creative Arts Emmys from Sept 5-6 will be edited into a single broadcast on FXX and Hulu on Sept 12.

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