Apple TV secured five nominations for the 86th Peabody Awards, spanning entertainment, children’s, and documentary categories. The lineup includes the drama Pluribus, the animated series Shape Island, the featurette Come See Me in the Good Light, Vietnam memoir Vietnam: the War that Changed America, and Mr Scorsese. The honor follows the streamer’s first win in 2021 for “Ted Lasso” in the competition of global storytelling today.

Apple’s track record at the Peabody shows a growing appetite for diverse narratives. After “Ted Lasso” earned the first award, the platform added “Stillwater,” “Bad Sisters,” “Severance,” and “El Deafo” in 2023, and “Bread & Roses” in 2025. These wins cement Apple TV’s reputation as a serious contender in premium content for creators seeking bold storytelling and industry recognition everywhere today.

The Peabody panel, comprising 28 jurors who sifted through over 1,000 entries, praised the nominees for tackling urgent themes. Executive director Jeffrey Jones noted that storytelling at its most expansive “collides with the defining issues of our time.” Winners will be announced on April 23, 2026, with a Los Angeles ceremony on May 31 for industry insiders and fans alike.

Apple’s accumulation of Peabody nods signals a strategic shift toward quality over quantity, positioning the platform as a curator of relevant content. By backing projects that blend entertainment with social commentary, Apple TV differentiates itself from ad‑supported rivals. The accolades also reassure investors that the streaming service’s creative investments translate into critical acclaim and audience loyalty.