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HBO secured 21 Emmys and remains a top contender, though Apple TV edged ahead with 28 wins, as Casey Bloys discussed key show updates, future slates, and the network’s position amid industry shifts and corporate uncertainty.

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**HBO** won 21 Emmys, including Outstanding Drama Series for *The Pitt* and Limited Series for *DTF St. Louis*, finishing second to Apple TV+ in total awards.

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**Casey Bloys** confirmed *The Last of Us* Season 3 will arrive in 2027 and is planned as the final season by showrunner Craig Mazin.

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Casey Bloys Celebrates HBO’s 21 Emmy Wins, Congratulates Apple, Gives Updates On ‘Last Of Us,’ ‘True Detective,’ ‘Gilded Age,’ ‘BLL’, ‘Heated Rivalry’ — SkimNews

By Deadline · Summarized & edited by Kapil Samant · 2026-09-15

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HBO won 21 Emmys, including Outstanding Drama Series for The Pitt and Limited Series for DTF St. Louis, finishing second to Apple TV+ in total awards.
Casey Bloys confirmed The Last of Us Season 3 will arrive in 2027 and is planned as the final season by showrunner Craig Mazin.
HBO is moving forward with The Gilded Age Season 5, with talks underway despite cast scheduling challenges, including Morgan Spector’s Netflix commitments.
Casey Bloys revealed that True Detective Season 5 and Big Little Lies Season 3 remain in development limbo due to star availability, while Nathan Fielder is working on The Rehearsal Season 3.
HBO will launch new seasons of The White Lotus, The Knight of Seven Kingdoms, and I Love L.A., plus The Trial of Louise Woodward limited series, aiming for the 2027 eligibility window.
Casey Bloys praised Apple TV+’s Emmy success, calling Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht ‘handsome competitors,’ while downplaying concerns over Apple’s financial scale.

Why it matters: HBO maintains its awards relevance with 21 Emmys and a packed 2027 slate, but Apple TV+’s rise to No. 1 signals a shift in prestige content power — one where legacy creative strength now contends with tech giants’ deep pockets and aggressive programming.