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The red carpet had barely cooled when the Gotham TV Awards handed the crown to another crop of breakout shows and magnetic performances — and this year felt like HBO Max’s night to shine.
Five wins for HBO Max. Three for Netflix despite leading with 22 nominations. Hulu chipped in with multiple honors as well. Curious how the math of noms versus trophies played out? It’s a reminder that buzz and ballots don’t always march in step.
DTF St. Louis emerged as the rare series to collect more than one prize, taking home Best Limited or Anthology Series and a supporting-actor award for David Harbour. Small, sharp, and unforgettable, it was the kind of program that lodges in the conversation long after the credits roll.
Apple TV+ landed the evening’s top drama debut: Pluribus, the Vince Gilligan-helmed series fronted by Rey Sihorn, won Best Emerging Drama. On the comedy side, HBO Max’s I Love LA, created by and starring Rachel Sunot, was named Best Emerging Comedy. Fresh voices, clear visions, and performances that insist on being noticed.
Big names still won big: Michael Shannon took Best Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series for Death by Lightning, while Chase Infinity was honored as Best Actor in a Drama Series for The Testaments.
The ceremony was less a coronation than a survey of where storytelling is headed: anthology risks that pay off, debut series that act like long-promised arrivals, and veteran actors reinventing their range. Below is the full list of winners announced at the Gotham TV Awards 2026.
Best Limited or Anthology Series — DTF St. Louis.
Best Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series — Michael Shannon, Death by Lightning.
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series — David Harbour, DTF St. Louis.
Best Drama Series — Pluribus (Apple TV+).
Best Actor in a Drama Series — Chase Infinity, The Testaments.
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series — Babu Sisi, Alien: Earth.
Best Original Film — Reflection in a Dead Diamond.
Best Actor in an Original Film — Cory Michael Smith, Mountainhead.
Best Nonfiction Series — Katrina: Come Hell and High Water.
Best Actor in a Comedy Series — Tim Robinson, The Chair Company.
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series — Laurie Metcalf, Big Mistakes.
Best Comedy Series — I Love LA (HBO Max).
If you missed the ceremony, there are plenty of episodes and films to queue. These winners map a season that favored bold risks and flawless execution — and they give us a clear list of what to watch next.
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