The Gotham TV Awards marked its third edition, delivering a night of bold television and bold ambitions. The ceremony unfolded on June 1, 2026, with a live broadcast across TEGNA stations and streaming apps, celebrating standout new series of the season.
In a night that mixed prize lists with tributes, episodes and performances from shows like Death by Lightning, Big Mistakes, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Beef, and Alien: Earth competed for top honors. The gala also saluted the people behind the scenes and on screen, including generous tributes for the Duffer brothers, Michelle Pfeiffer, Claire Danes, Kerry Washington, and the ensemble of Love Story: JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.
Winners at a glance
- Breakthrough Comedy Series: I Love LA (winner) — led by Rachel Sennott and Dan Levy, with executive producers including Emma Barrie and Lorene Scafaria.
- Breakthrough Drama Series: Pluribus — created by Vince Gilligan, with a seasoned team guiding Apple TV’s take on the story.
- Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series: DTF St. Louis — Steven Conrad leads the creative team for HBO Max’s anthology drama.
- Breakthrough Nonfiction Series: Katrina: Come Hell and High Water — Geeta Gandbhir, Spike Lee, Sam Pollard among the producers on Netflix.
- Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series: Tim Robinson, The Chair Company (winner) — for HBO Max’s provocative workplace comedy.
- Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama Series: Chase Infiniti, The Testaments (winner) — Hulu’s high-stakes drama earns its top acting prize.
- Outstanding Lead Performance in a Limited or Anthology Series: Michael Shannon, Death by Lightning (winner) — Netflix’s intense limited series earns standout acting.
- Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series: Laurie Metcalf, Big Mistakes (winner) — a standout turn in Netflix’s comedy.
- Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Drama Series: Babou Ceesay, Alien: Earth (winner) — FX/Hulu’s space-age thriller earns its supporting star.
- Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Limited or Anthology Series: David Harbour, DTF St. Louis (winner) — HBO Max’s ensemble drama courts critical praise.
- Outstanding Original Film, Broadcast or Streaming: Reflection in a Dead Diamond — Hélène Cattet, Bruno Forzani and Pierre Foulon anchor this Netflix-tinged feature.
- Outstanding Performance in an Original Film: Cory Michael Smith, Mountainhead (winner) — a standout turn showcased on HBO Max.
Beyond the trophies, Gotham’s 2026 night highlighted the year’s new storytelling voice, while honoring career milestones with a slate of tributes that underscored the industry’s community spirit.
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