Banff Rockie Awards Nominations Include ‘Abbott Elementary’ and ‘The Pitt’

The Banff World Media Festival’s Rockie Awards nominations have been announced, and American TV shows are leading the pack with 55 nominations. Following closely behind are U.K. series with 39 mentions. The BBC is at the forefront with 26 nominations for its series, with National Geographic and Hulu also earning nominations.

In the English language drama category, U.S. TV shows like “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “The Pitt” are set to compete against Canadian series like “Heated Rivalry” and “Plan B,” as well as British drama “Reckless.” The best English language comedy category is also dominated by American shows like “Only Murders in the Building,” “Abbott Elementary,” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.”

In the competition and game show category, we see nominations for shows like “Destination X,” “Next Level Baker,” and “Shark Tank” up against Canadian shows like “The Box” and “The Traitors.” The animated series competition is full of fan favorites like “American Dad!,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Futurama,” and “The Simpsons,” alongside Taiwan’s “Brave Animated.”