At a Glance
- The Pitt won Best Television Series – Drama at the 2026 Golden Globes on Jan. 11
- Noah Wyle also claimed Best Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch
- Nominees included The Diplomat, Pluribus, Severance, Slow Horses and The White Lotus
Why it matters: HBO Max’s medical drama becomes only the second show in five years to sweep both top drama prizes in the same night.
The Pitt made history at the Beverly Hilton on Sunday, Jan. 11, sweeping the two biggest drama prizes at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. HBO Max’s emergency-room thriller won Best Television Series – Drama while star Noah Wyle earned Best Actor in a Drama Series.
As the television trophy was announced, Wyle bounded toward the stage, pausing to embrace and kiss former ER castmate George Clooney on the cheek. Showrunner R. Scott Gemmill led the creative team to the podium, where he opened with a joke: “I’m sure you made a mistake, but we are not giving this back.”
Gemmill thanked Warner Bros. and HBO Max before dedicating the award to real-life heroes. “The first responders and healthcare workers who are the real heroes who inspire us,” he said. He closed by praising the collaborative power of television: “We show people what we can do when a bunch of individuals, hundreds of us, have a common goal, and we work together with decency and humanity, and just acceptance and respect for each other. We can do amazing things.”
The Pitt’s Breakthrough Season
The medical drama premiered in January 2025 and quickly became one of HBO Max’s top five original series. Set in a busy Pittsburgh emergency room, each episode chronicles one hour of a grueling 15-hour shift. Warner Bros. renewed the show for a second season just one month after launch.
Wyle stars as chief attending Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch, a role that earned him his first Globe since his ER days. During his acceptance speech he credited his family: “I’ve been very blessed in my life. I was raised in a family that put a high priority on art … and I’ve been supported by an incredible wife and three incredible children along the way.”
In a March 2025 interview with News Of Losangeles, the actor revealed his personal stake in the project: “I really wanted this show to happen. I wanted to put this on the air, and I knew this was an important story to tell.”
The Competition
The Pitt bested a stacked field of prestige dramas:
- The Diplomat (Netflix) – Keri Russell as the new U.S. Ambassador to the UK navigating global crises and marital turmoil. The streamer renewed the series for a fourth season in October.
- Pluribus (Apple TV+) – Vince Gilligan’s sci-fi thriller starring Rhea Seehorn as a romance novelist battling an alien virus. Seehorn also won Best Actress in a Drama.
- Severance (Apple TV+) – Adam Scott leads the cult workplace thriller, recently renewed for a third season.
- Slow Horses (Apple TV+) – Gary Oldman’s MI5 misfit team, already picked up for a sixth season.
- The White Lotus (HBO) – Mike White’s Thailand-set anthology scored the most television nominations of any show.
What’s Next for the Winners
The double victory positions The Pitt as an early Emmy favorite. With production on season two already underway in Pittsburgh, HBO Max has not announced a premiere date.
Meanwhile, Wyle returns to set this spring alongside co-stars Ned Brower and Supriya Ganesh. Industry insiders expect the series to remain a major awards contender as the streaming wars intensify.
Key Takeaways
- The Pitt becomes the first HBO Max drama since Succession to win both series and lead-actor Globes
- Wyle’s win marks his first major acting prize since 2001
- Apple TV+ led studios with three nominated series, yet walked away empty-handed in the drama category
