AceShowbiz - The nominees for the 2026 Gotham TV Awards have been announced, highlighting an impressive lineup of television series with Big Mistakes and Death by Lightning emerging as frontrunners, each receiving four nominations.

Big Mistakes has earned recognition in multiple categories, including breakthrough comedy series. The show secured two nominations for lead performance in a comedy series, spotlighting Dan Levy and Taylor Ortega, alongside a nod for supporting performance awarded to Laurie Metcalf. This acclaim underscores the series' impact in the comedy genre this year.

Meanwhile, Death by Lightning has been nominated for best limited or anthology series. The show also features two lead performance nominations in this category for Matthew Macfadyen and Michael Shannon, plus a supporting performance nod for Nick Offerman. These nominations highlight the show's strong presence in limited series storytelling.

Several other series garnered three nominations apiece, including I Love LA, Beef, DTF St. Louis, Alien: Earth, and Pluribus. Each has been recognized across various categories, showcasing the diversity and quality in current television offerings.

The breakthrough comedy series category is notably competitive. Along with Big Mistakes and I Love LA, nominated are The Chair Company, Long Story Short, and Too Much. I Love LA itself has secured further nominations for lead performance in a comedy, recognizing Rachel Sennott, and supporting performance, honoring Odessa A'zion.

In the breakthrough drama series segment, Alien: Earth and Pluribus join A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Dept. Q, and Task. Both Alien: Earth and Pluribus earned nominations for lead and supporting performances. Specifically, Sydney Chandler and Babou Ceesay from Alien: Earth, and Rhea Seehorn and Karolina Wydra from Pluribus have been acknowledged, underscoring standout performances in dramatic roles.

The limited or anthology series category features intense competition with nominations for Death by Lightning, Beef, DTF St. Louis, Half Man, and Lord of the Flies. Beef has been recognized for lead and supporting performances, with Carey Mulligan and Cailee Spaeny earning nods. DTF St. Louis received two supporting performance nominations for Linda Cardellini and David Harbour, highlighting the strong ensemble casts in this category.

Jeffrey Sharp, executive director of The Gotham, commented on this year’s nominations: "Our third annual Gotham Television Awards celebrates an incredible year of breakthrough comedies, dramas and original films, as well as a newly expanded limited or anthology series category recognizing where some of television's boldest work is being made." He added that the awards serve as the first major television honors of the new season, bringing together the industry's most exciting voices to celebrate achievements and support the creative community represented by The Gotham.

The previous Gotham Awards ceremony was notably successful for Beef, which swept the TV categories in 2023. It won breakthrough series under 40 minutes and outstanding performance in a new series for Ali Wong, who prevailed over her onscreen counterpart Steven Yeun.

The 2026 Gotham TV Awards ceremony is scheduled for June 1 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York. This event marks the third year that The Gotham Awards have distinguished television honors with a separate ceremony during the Emmys season, emphasizing the growing prominence of television in the awards landscape.

It was previously announced that the creators of Stranger Things, Matt and Ross Duffer, will receive the visionary tribute at this year’s Gotham TV Awards. Additional honorees are expected to be revealed in the weeks leading up to the event.

Notably, industry insiders from The Hollywood Reporter participated in the nomination process. Chief TV critic Dan Fienberg was part of the committee selecting nominees for outstanding limited or anthology series and outstanding performance in a limited series. Additionally, TV critic Angie Han joined the committee for breakthrough drama series and outstanding performance in a drama series, contributing their expertise to the nomination process.

The full list of nominees spans multiple categories, reflecting a broad spectrum of television excellence:

Breakthrough Comedy Series nominees include:

• Big Mistakes (Netflix) – Creators Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott; executive producers Etan Frankel, Timothy Greenberg, Dean Holland, Dan Levy, Anne-Marie McGintee, Rachel Sennott
• The Chair Company (HBO Max) – Creators Zach Kanin and Tim Robinson; executive producers Andrew DeYoung, Zach Kanin, Adam McKay, Tim Robinson, Todd Schulman, Igor Srubshchik
• I Love LA (HBO Max) – Creator Rachel Sennott; executive producers Emma Barrie, Aida Rodgers, Lorene Scafaria, Rachel Sennott, Max Silvestri
• Long Story Short (Netflix) – Creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg; executive producers Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Noel Bright, Steven A. Cohen
• Too Much (Netflix) – Creators Lena Dunham and Luis Felber; executive producers Tim Bevan, Michael P. Cohen, Lena Dunham, Eric Fellner, Surian Fletcher-Jones, Bruce Eric Kaplan

Breakthrough Drama Series nominees include:

• A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO Max) – Creators George R.R. Martin and Ira Parker; executive producers Sarah Bradshaw, Ryan Condal, Vince Gerardis, Owen Harris, George R.R. Martin, Ira Parker
• Alien: Earth (FX/Hulu) – Creator Noah Hawley; executive producers Dana Gonzales, Noah Hawley, Joseph E. Iberti, Clayton Krueger, Ridley Scott, David W. Zucker
• Dept. Q (Netflix) – Creators Scott Frank, Chandni Lakhani; executive producers Rob Bullock, Scott Frank, Andy Harries, Charlotte Moore
• Pluribus (Apple TV) – Creator Vince Gilligan; executive producers Jeff Frost, Vince Gilligan, Diane Mercer, Allyce Ozarski, Gordon Smith, Alison Tatlock
• Task (HBO Max) – Creator Brad Ingelsby; executive producers David Crockett, Brad Ingelsby, Paul Lee, Mark Roybal, Mark Ruffalo, Ron Schmidt, Salli Richardson Whitfield, Jeremiah Zagar

Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series nominees include:

• Beef (Netflix) – Creator Lee Sung Jin; executive producers Sam French, Oscar Isaac, Lee Sung Jin, Ethan Kuperberg, Charles Melton, Anna Ouyang Moench, Carey Mulligan, Ravi Nandan, Alli Reich, Kitao Sakurai, Jake Schreier, Cailee Spaeny, Ali Wong, Steven Yeun
• Death by Lightning (Netflix) – Creator Mike Makowsky; executive producers David Benioff, Bernadette Caulfield, Mike Makowsky, Matt Ross, D.B. Weiss
• DTF St. Louis (HBO Max) – Creator Steven Conrad; executive producers Molly Allen, Jason Bateman, Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Steven Conrad, Michael Costigan, David Harbour, James Lasdun, Michael Nelson, Jennifer Scher, Bruce Terris, Steve Tisch, K.C. Wenson
• Half Man (HBO Max) – Creator Richard Gadd; executive producers TBD
• Lord of the Flies (Netflix) – Creator Jack Thorne; executive producers Jamie Campbell, Amanda Duthie, Nawfal Faizullah, Marc Munden, Cailah Scobie, Jack Thorne, Joel Wilson

Breakthrough Nonfiction Series nominees include:

• High Horse: The Black Cowboy (Peacock) – Executive producers Kadine Anckle, Tom Casciato, Mari Keiko Gonzalez, Sacha Jenkins, Liz Yale Marsh, Keith McQuirter, Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld, Keisha Senter, Jamal M. Watson; director Jason Perez
• Katrina: Come Hell and High Water (Netflix) – Executive producers Geeta Gandbhir, Spike Lee, Sam Pollard
• Mr. Scorsese (Apple TV) – Executive producers Damon Cardasis, Chris Donnelly, Rebecca Miller, Cindy Tolan, Julie Yorn, Rick Yorn
• Sean Combs: The Reckoning (Netflix) – Executive producers Brad Bernstein, Ariel Brozell, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, David Karabinas, Stacy Scripter, Alexandria Stapleton
• The Yogurt Shop Murders (HBO Max) – Executive producers Nancy Abraham, Avi Belkin, Margaret Brown, Beth Garrabrant, Lisa Heller, Ali Herting, Dave McCary, Emily Osborne, Sara Rodriguez, Limor Gott Ronen, Mickey Stanley, Emma Stone, Nicole Stott

In the category of outstanding lead performance in a comedy series, nominees include Elle Fanning for Margo's Got Money Troubles, Dan Levy and Taylor Ortega for Big Mistakes, among others, further emphasizing the strength of performances celebrated this year.

The 2026 Gotham TV Awards promise to be a significant event in the television awards calendar, spotlighting groundbreaking series and performances across comedy, drama, and limited series formats. The nominations reflect a year rich with creativity, diversity, and excellence in television storytelling.