Shōgun, The Bear, and Baby Reindeer Lead TCA 2024 Nominations

The summer solstice is still a couple weeks away, but awards season is in full bloom — the Television Critics Association just announced the nominees for its 40th annual awards, a milestone for the organization. 

If you've been paying attention to the zeitgeist, you won't be surprised by the frontrunners. Baby Reindeer, one of this year's most electrifying (and polarizing) new series tied with Shōgun and Netflix's Ripley for the most nominations with five. The Bear's second season, which earned raves from critics everywhere, earned four nominations, including one for Program of the Year. 

The Bear/Shōgun/Baby Reindeer/Ripley supremacy pushed FX and Netflix to the front of the pack with 16 nominations each. But HBO/Max isn't too far behind with 13, including nominations for Outstanding Achievement in News and Information and Program of the Year (for Hacks). 

On the performance front, Quinta Brunson and Jean Smart, both previous winners for Individual Achievement in Comedy, will look to pick up another prize in the category next month. Anna Sawai, who gave one of the year's best performances across genres, earned her first nomination for Individual Achievement in Drama alongside her Shōgun co-star Hiroyuki Sanada. 

"This was a terrific television season in every genre, and our nominations reflect those riches," said TCA President Jacqueline Cutler. "We're thrilled to celebrate our 40th Awards and even more delighted to do so in person." The winners will be announced in-person at an exclusive ceremony on July 12.

Program of the Year

Baby Reindeer, Netflix
The Bear, FX
Hacks, HBO/Max
Reservation Dogs, FX
Ripley, Netflix
Shōgun, FX

Outstanding Achievement in Comedy

Abbott Elementary, ABC (2022 Winner in Category)
The Bear, FX (2023 Winner in Category)
Girls5eva, Netflix
Hacks, HBO/Max
Reservation Dogs, FX
We Are Lady Parts, Peacock

Outstanding Achievement in Drama

Baby Reindeer, Netflix
Fallout, Prime Video
Fargo, FX
Ripley, Netflix
Shōgun, FX
True Detective: Night Country, HBO/Max

Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries or Specials

Baby Reindeer, Netflix
The Fall of the House of Usher, Netflix
Fargo, FX
Fellow Travelers, Showtime
Ripley, Netflix
The Sympathizer, HBO/Max

Outstanding New Program

Baby Reindeer, Netflix
Fallout, Prime Video
Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Prime Video
Ripley, Netflix
Shōgun, FX
X-Men '97, Disney+

Individual Achievement in Drama

Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country, HBO/Max
Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer, Netflix
Hiroyuki Sanada, Shōgun, FX
Anna Sawai, Shōgun, FX
Andrew Scott, Ripley, Netflix
Juno Temple, Fargo, FX

Individual Achievement in Comedy

Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary, ABC (2022 Winner in Category)
Ayo Edebiri, The Bear, FX
Renée Elise Goldsberry, Girls5eva, Netflix
Devery Jacobs, Reservation Dogs, FX
Jean Smart, Hacks, HBO/Max (2021 Winner in Category)
Jeremy Allen White, The Bear, FX

Outstanding Achievement in News and Information

America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston, PBS
Frontline, PBS (Eight-time Winner in Category)
The Jinx: Part Two, HBO/Max
Queens, Nat Geo
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, ID
Telemarketers, HBO/Max

Outstanding Achievement in Variety, Talk or Sketch

The Daily Show, Comedy Central (2004 Winner in News & Information The Daily Show With Jon Stewart)
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, ABC
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA, Netflix
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, HBO/Max (2021, 2019 & 2018 Winner in Category, and in 2015 Winner in News & Information)
Late Night With Seth Meyers, NBC
Saturday Night Live, NBC

Outstanding Achievement in Reality

The Amazing Race, CBS (2011 & 2022 Winner in Category)
Conan O'Brien Must Go, HBO/Max
Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show, HBO/Max
The Traitors, Peacock
Top Chef, Bravo
We're Here, HBO/Max
Welcome to Wrexham, FX

Outstanding Achievement in Family Programming

Doctor Who, Disney+
Heartstopper, Netflix
My Adventures With Superman, Adult Swim
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Disney+
Renegade Nell, Disney+
X-Men '97, Disney+

Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming

Bluey, Disney+ (2023 Winner in Category)
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, PBS KIDS (2016 Winner in Youth Category) Frog and Toad, Apple TV+
Pokémon Concierge, Netflix
Sesame Street, HBO/Max (2018, 2011 & 2001 Winner in Youth Category)
Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin, Apple TV+

(Note: Primetimer's Editor-in-Chief, Senior Editor, and TV Reporter are all members of the Television Critics Association.)

Danette Chavez is the Editor-in-Chief of Primetimer and its biggest fan of puns.