The Gold Derby TV Awards have unveiled their 2026 nominations, spotlighting the year’s most acclaimed shows across drama, comedy, and adaptation. While frontrunners like Hacks, Abbott Elementary, Bridgerton, and Euphoria dominate the tally, HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms carved out a notable presence with five nominations, underscoring its impact in the awards race.
Quick read
- A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms earns five nominations.
- Categories: Drama Series, Drama Supporting Actor, Drama Guest Actress, Literary Adaptation, Ensemble of the Year.
- Major contenders: Hacks (12), Abbott Elementary, Bridgerton, Euphoria (9 each), Heated Rivalry (8), The Pitt (7).
- Winners will be announced August 17, 2026.
Where Westeros stands tall
The series is nominated for Drama Series, competing against Bridgerton, Euphoria, Heated Rivalry, The Pitt, and others. Dexter Sol Ansell received recognition in Drama Supporting Actor, while Jenna Boyd was nominated for Drama Guest Actress.
It also secured a nod for Ensemble of the Year, alongside Abbott Elementary, Bridgerton, Hacks, Heated Rivalry, and The Pitt. Finally, the show is a contender in the inaugural Best Literary Adaptation category, competing with All Her Fault, Bridgerton, Heated Rivalry, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, and Off Campus.
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The bigger picture
While A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms celebrates five nominations, the overall leaders are Hacks with 12, followed by Abbott Elementary, Bridgerton, and Euphoria with nine each. Heated Rivalry earned eight, and The Pitt seven, making them the major contenders across categories. The winners will be revealed on August 17, 2026, marking one of the key dates in the TV awards calendar.
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