‘Game of Thrones’ heads the pack with 19 Emmy nods

The fantasy saga Game of Thrones, defying the Emmy Awards’ grudging respect for genre fare, emerged as the leader in the nominations announced yesterday with 19 bids, including best drama series.

‘Game of Thrones’ heads the pack with 19 Emmy nods
Fri, 11 Jul, 2014 - 01:00
Lynn Elber, Los Angeles

The meth kingpin drama Breaking Bad was next in line with 16 bids for its final season, including best drama and best actor nod for Bryan Cranston.

Other top nominees included a pair of ambitious miniseries, Fargo, with 18 bids, and American Horror Story: Coven, with 17. The Aids drama The Normal Heart received 16 nominations, including best TV movie.

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