Fans of Stranger Things and Sydney Sweeney have reacted with significant frustration to their respective snubs at the 2026 Emmy nominations. The list, announced on Wednesday (July 8) in Los Angeles, saw major recognition for HBO hits like The Pitt and Hacks, but left several high-profile fan favorites entirely out of the running.

The exclusion of Stranger Things from the Best Drama and acting categories has been a particular point of contention. Despite the final season’s divisive reception, viewers took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice their support for the cast, specifically highlighting the performance of Jamie Campbell Bower as Vecna. One fan remarked, “There are demogorgons in the Upside Down raging that their King was not crowned with at the very least an acknowledgement and nomination for an Emmy for Vecna.”

🔥There are demogorgons in the Upside Down raging that their King was not crowned with at the very least an acknowledgement and nomination for an Emmy for Vecna, 001 & Henry !! 🔥#jamietwt knows @Jamiebower is Worthy x
🔥✨🖤✨🔥 https://t.co/P5ehbB5jIF

— Truth seeker (@moon_worshipx) July 8, 2026

Other viewers pointed to the performances of Gaten Matarazzo and Sadie Sink, arguing that their contributions to the final season deserved recognition regardless of the show’s overall narrative arc. “All jokes aside i think Gaten Matarazzo and Sadie Sink delivered Emmy-worthy performances even if the season as a whole was horrible,” one user noted.

Meanwhile, supporters of Euphoria were equally vocal regarding the absence of Sydney Sweeney from the nomination list. Many felt her portrayal of Cassie in the show’s final season was a standout performance. “Sydney Sweeney got ROBBED,” one viewer wrote. “Those wedding meltdown scenes were Emmy gold. Cassie carried the chaos.”

Sydney Sweeney got ROBBED. Those wedding meltdown scenes were Emmy gold. Cassie carried the chaos. 😤

— 𝐒𝐮𝐚𝐯𝐞 (@hns_vibez4u) July 9, 2026

Some fans speculated that the lack of recognition for Sweeney might be linked to external controversies surrounding the star, though many insisted that her acting work should be judged independently. “Judging purely on acting, she carried the show through that season more than Zendaya did,” another fan argued. “Yes you might have issues with her for other things but her acting in that season was award winning.”

As the industry prepares for the ceremony on September 14 at the Peacock Theater, the discourse surrounding these snubs highlights the ongoing tension between fan expectations and the choices made by the Television Academy.