The nominations for the upcoming Emmy Awards, set to take place Sept. 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and hosted by Mariska Hargitay, revealed a mix of expected contenders, surprising inclusions, and notable omissions across various categories.

In the comedy series category, nominees include “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” “Nobody Wants This,” “Only Murders in the Building,” “Shrinking,” and “Widow’s Bay.” The limited or anthology series category features “All Her Fault,” “The Beast in Me,” “Beef,” “DTF St. Louis,” and “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette.” Several actors received multiple nominations, with Colman Domingo recognized for his roles in “Euphoria” and “The Four Seasons,” Jason Bateman for “Black Rabbit” and “DTF St. Louis,” Matthew Rhys for “Widow’s Bay” and “The Beast in Me,” and Nick Offerman for “Death by Lightning” and “Margo’s Got Money Troubles.”

Among the notable snubs was “Rooster,” a series addressing the sexual politics of campus life, which received only a single nomination for Steve Carell as lead actor in a comedy. The limited recognition came as a surprise given the show’s popularity, prompting speculation about voters’ possible discomfort with its themes or fatigue over actor John C. McGinley’s presence following a previous reboot.

Zendaya secured a third nomination for best actress in a drama for her role as Rue in “Euphoria,” despite critical backlash against the show’s final season. She is competing against Keri Russell for “The Diplomat” and Rhea Seehorn for “Pluribus,” making the outcome less predictable than in previous years.

Brittany Allen earned a surprise nomination for guest actress in a drama for her performance in HBO’s “The Pitt.” After the network chose not to submit her for consideration, Allen self-submitted and actively campaigned on social media, garnering support from Emmy-winning actress Sarah Paulson. Allen emphasized the need for actors to advocate for their own work.

Longstanding favorites Jeremy Allen White and Ebon Moss-Bachrach were absent from lead and supporting actor nominations for “The Bear.” Although the series still received recognition for outstanding comedy series and for actors Ayo Edebiri, Jamie Lee Curtis, and the late Rob Reiner, White and Moss-Bachrach, both previous winners and consistent nominees, were not acknowledged this year amid criticism of the show’s perceived creative decline in its fourth season.

“Nobody Wants This,” a romantic comedy centered around a rabbi and an agnostic woman, received unexpected support with nominations for its lead actors Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, as well as outstanding comedy series. The show’s second season faced mixed reviews, but its initial acclaim and the need to fill award slots likely influenced its inclusion.

Conversely, “Stranger Things,” which had been a regular contender in previous years, was notably excluded from major categories in its final season, a development that surprised many given the show’s past success. This included snubs for actors David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, and Jamie Campbell Bower. Harbour did, however, receive a nomination for his work in “DTF St. Louis.”

Laurie Metcalf earned a nomination for her role in “Hacks,” despite limited screen time. Her nomination appears to reflect her longstanding reputation and critical acclaim rather than a prominent performance in the current season.

The full list of nominees reflects a landscape of both established favorites and emerging contenders, hinting at a competitive awards season when the Emmys are broadcast nationally on NBC later this year.