Prime Video Scores 30 Emmy Nominations and Newly Acquired MGM Receives 7

This year's nominations for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel brings the series' total nominations to 66, more than any other comedy from a streamer

Lucy and Desi is this year's most nominated documentary/nonfiction program, achieving historic firsts for the streamer along with Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls and The Boys Presents: Diabolical

CULVER CITY, California - July 12, 2022 - Prime Video received 30 Emmy Award nominations today for its Original programming, including 12 nominations for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. The critically acclaimed comedy series joins a diverse slate of fellow nominees from the streaming service, alongside Prime Video's first Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special nominee Lucy and Desi, first Outstanding Competition Program nominee Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls, and first Outstanding Short Form Animated Program nominee The Boys Presents: Diabolical.

"We are so proud that the collective work of our incredibly talented artists and creative partners has been recognized by the Television Academy. We are equally proud to have achieved some exciting firsts in nominations for the fabulous Lizzo and her groundbreaking competition series, our first short form animated program with The Boys Presents: Diabolical, as well as Amy Poehler for directing our documentary film Lucy and Desi, this year's most nominated doc," said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios. "Each nomination is a testament to the deep commitment of our incredible creative partners and our resulting compelling series and films. We congratulate our colleagues at MGM on their nominations and look forward to celebrating all the nominees on television's biggest night."

The count smashes Prime Video's 2021 nomination total of 20, reflecting a banner year of powerful, bold, and inclusive storytelling.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's total nominations now stand at 66, unmatched by any streaming comedy series, and this year's haul includes nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Supporting Actress and Actor in a Comedy Series.

On the nonfiction side, Amy Poehler's documentary Lucy and Desi earned six nominations. Poehler's nomination for Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program is her first as a director, making her the first person to notch nominations for acting, writing, and directing categories across three different titles. Her career total now stands at 23.

Pop icon Lizzo, meanwhile, came away with the first nomination of her career as executive producer of Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrls, the sole new nominee in the category this year.

With the main series ineligible this year, The Boys Presents: Diabolical carries on the franchise's Emmy recognition with a nomination for Outstanding Short Form Animated Program.

MGM also nabbed nominations for Vikings: Valhalla, The Voice, Shark Tank, and Survivor.

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