Apple TV+'s horror-comedy series Widow's Bay secured 19 Emmy nominations, positioning it as the most recognized new show at the upcoming 2026 Emmy Awards. The series, which explores a haunted island town's attempt to become a tourist destination, earned nods for its creator Katie Dipold (writing), director Hiro Murai (directing), and lead actor Matthew Rhys. Supporting actress Kate O'Flynn also received a nomination.

This critical success for Widow's Bay further solidifies Apple's investment in genre television, complementing existing acclaimed shows like For All Mankind and Silo. The show's ability to blend horror and comedy has clearly resonated with Emmy voters, indicating a growing strength for Apple TV+ in diverse programming.

Across the streaming landscape, HBO Max led all networks with 122 nominations, followed by Netflix with 111, and Apple with 87. HBO Max's The Pitt received the highest number of nominations for any single show with 26. The overall nomination tallies underscore the dominance of streaming services in producing critically acclaimed and award-contending television.