Vulture's Emmy Snubs: Underrated Performances Deserving Recognition

Key facts

• Emmy nomination voting begins June 11, 2026.
• Vulture critics compiled a list of underestimated performances for Emmy consideration.
• Performers must not have been previously nominated in the specific role and not be in Gold Derby's top 10 predictions.
• Malin Akerman is praised for her role as Margo Banks in The Hunting Wives.
• Rose Byrne is noted for her comedic performance in Platonic.
• Sabrina Impacciatore plays Esmerelda Grand in The Paper, a Michael Scott-like character.
• Daniel Ings plays Ser Lyonel Baratheon in Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
• Guz Khan plays Zulfi in Bait, a scene-stealing role.
• Leighton Meester plays Alyssa in I Love LA, a satire of millennial girlboss culture.
• Ken Leung's Eric Tao in Industry is highlighted for his portrayal of inner discontent.
• Alfred Molina leads The Boroughs ensemble, with potential nods for Geena Davis, Denis O'Hare, Clarke Peters, and Alfre Woodard.
• Camila Morrone stars in Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen as Rachel.
• John Slattery appears in Vladimir as a professor with a nonchalant performance.
• Kate O'Flynn plays Patricia in Widow's Bay, a standout in the ensemble.
• Keke Palmer referenced '2 Girls, 1 Cup' at THR's roundtable, generating buzz for The Burbs.