Taylor Sheridan's series receive no major Emmy nominations

For the sixth consecutive year, the Primetime Emmy nominations have delivered a familiar verdict for television creator Taylor Sheridan, whose latest hit series were once again almost entirely overlooked by the Television Academy. The nominations, announced on July 8, 2026, saw Sheridan's major current dramas, "Landman" and "The Madison," fail to secure a single nomination in major categories, continuing a long-running pattern for one of television's most commercially successful producers.

The shutout extended across both series and their acclaimed casts. Despite a significant awards campaign by Paramount, "Landman" Season 2 and the first season of "The Madison" were absent from the Outstanding Drama Series category. Billy Bob Thornton was not nominated for Lead Actor for "Landman," while co-stars Sam Elliott and Andy Garcia were overlooked in supporting categories. From "The Madison," stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell also came up empty in the drama acting races. Pfeiffer did receive a nomination, but for her supporting role in the comedy series "Margo's Got Money Troubles." The sole nomination for any Sheridan project this cycle went to "Tulsa King" for Outstanding...