Don't call it a comeback: after being ineligible to compete at the 2017 Emmy Awards due to its seventh season's later-than-usual summer debut, HBO's Game of Thrones finds itself back in the thick of awards season this year with 22 nominations for the 2018 ceremony. It's the most nominations for any single show at the 2018 Emmys, though for the first time in 18 years, HBO does not lead all nominees. Netflix beat HBO with the most nominations, scoring 112 to HBO's 108.
Game of Thrones earned nods for best drama series, as well as supporting nods for all three Lannister siblings: Lena Headey ("Cersei"), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau ("Jaime") and Peter Dinklage ("Tyrion"). Diana Rigg, who appeared one last time as Lady Olenna, was nominated in the guest actress category. Additionally, the series scored two nominations for best directing: Alan Taylor for "Beyond the Wall," the battle-centric penultimate episode of the season; and Jeremy Podeswa for "The Dragon and the Wolf," the game-changing season finale. Series creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss were also nominated for writing "The Dragon and the Wolf."
In 2016, its most recently eligible year, Thrones led the Emmy pack with 23 total nominations, taking home three awards during that show for best drama series, best writing and best directing for a drama series. Following those wins, Game of Thrones currently sits at 38 total Emmy wins, giving it the record for most Emmy wins of all time.
Below is a list of all the Emmy nominations Game of Thrones received this year.
Drama Series
Writing, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss ("The Dragon and the Wolf")
Directing, Alan Taylor ("Beyond the Wall")
Directing, Jeremy Podeswa ("The Dragon and the Wolf")
Supporting actor, Peter Dinklage (seventh nomination, two wins)
Supporting actor, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (first nomination)
Supporting actress, Lena Headey (fourth nomination)
Guest actress, Diana Rigg (fourth nomination in the role of Lady Olenna, and eighth nom overall)
Casting
Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes
Hairstyling For A Single-Camera Series
Makeup For A Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic)
Music Composition For A Series (Original Dramatic Score)
Production Design For A Narrative Period Or Fantasy Program (One Hour Or More)
Prosthetic Makeup For A Series, Limited Series, Movie Or Special
Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Drama Series
Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Drama Series
Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Drama Series
Sound Editing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour)
Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour)
Special Visual Effects
Stunt Coordination For A Drama Series, Limited Series Or Movie
