Heated Rivalry, Industry, and Widow's Bay Lead 2026 TCA Awards Nominations
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The Television Critics Association announced the 42nd Annual TCA Awards nominations, with gay ice hockey romance series Heated Rivalry, corporate drama Industry, and horror comedy Widow's Bay leading with five nominations each. Other notable nominees include Hacks, The Pitt, and Pluribus with four each, and The Comeback, Margo's Got Money Troubles, and Shrinking with three each. The awards honor standout series and stars from the 2025-2026 television season, with winners announced later this summer. TCA also expanded its categories to 14 with new additions.
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· 5 pulledGay ice hockey romance series Heated Rivalry, corporate drama Industry and horror comedy Widow's Bay lead the 42nd Annual TCA Awards nominations with five each, the Television Critics Association announced Friday.
They're followed by Hacks, The Pitt and Pluribus with 4 each and The Comeback, Margo's Got Money Troubles and Shrinking with 3 each.
The 2026 TCA Awards honor standout series and stars from the 2025-2026 television season.
Winners will be announced later this summer across TCA's social media.
TCA also announced it is expanding its categories to 14 with the additions
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