Emmys Limited Series Race Tight Between 'Beef' and 'DTF St. Louis'

The race for the Emmy Award for Limited or Anthology Series is shaping up to be one of the most competitive of the upcoming ceremony on September 14, with several nominees vying for the top prize. The field includes "All Her Fault," "The Beast in Me," "Beef," "DTF St. Louis," and "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette."

Netflix's "Beef" has garnered significant attention, leading with 16 overall nominations and securing acting nods for its cast, including Carey Mulligan, Oscar Isaac, Charles Melton, and Yuh-jung Youn. However, "DTF St. Louis" is a close contender, with 13 nominations and a strong ensemble cast featuring Jason Bateman, David Harbour, Richard Jenkins, Linda Cardellini, and Joy Sunday. Bateman also received a nomination for "Black Rabbit."

"All Her Fault," which qualified for the Golden Globes due to its 2025 release window, has garnered Emmy nominations for Sarah Snook and Dakota Fanning for their performances. "The Beast in Me" is another crime-focused series that was recognized at the Golden Globes, earning acting nominations for Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys.

Ryan Murphy's "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette" rounds out the nominated limited series.

Previewing the awards, 10 Emmy voters anonymously shared their ballots with Variety. In the Limited or Anthology Series category, "Beef" and "DTF St. Louis" each received three votes, "The Beast in Me" garnered two, and "All Her Fault" and "Love Story" received one vote each.

Industry insiders have noted the competitive nature of the category, with some voters expressing the difficulty of watching all nominated programs. Netflix has a recent history of success in this category, having won for "Baby Reindeer" and "Adolescence" in previous years.

Predictions suggest "Beef" may take home the award for Best Limited Series. In the acting categories, "Love Story's" Sarah Pidgeon is favored for Actress, Oscar Isaac for Actor, and for Supporting Actor and Actress, "DTF St. Louis" stars David Harbour and Linda Cardellini are strong contenders, respectively.