# HBO series DTF St. Louis Emmy recognition

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> Updated: 2026-08-17T23:02:11.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The HBO miniseries ‘DTF St. Louis’, a genre-bending dark comedy created by Steve Conrad, transitioned from critical buzz to formal recognition at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.

Initially highlighted by critics as a strong Emmy contender, the series explores themes of desire, infidelity, and suburban malaise through a plot involving a police investigation into a suspicious death. The narrative follows three protagonists entangled in a love triangle and a life-insurance scheme.

Following the early critical acclaim, the production officially received 13 Emmy nominations. These include Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, along with acting nominations for Jason Bateman, David Harbour, Linda Cardellini, Richard Jenkins, and Joy Sunday. Cinematographer James Whitaker also received a nomination for his visual work on the series.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: HBO’s ‘DTF St. Louis’ receives 13 Emmy nominations

HBO’s dark comedy limited series ‘DTF St. Louis’ has earned 13 Primetime Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, starring Jason Bateman and David Harbour.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hbos-dtf-st-louis-receives-13-emmy-nominations

### 2026-08-01: HBO's 'DTF St. Louis' earns Emmy buzz as genre‑bending miniseries

HBO’s *DTF St. Louis*—a genre‑bending miniseries by Steve Conrad starring Bateman, Harbour and Cardellini—has earned Emmy nomination buzz for its unclassifiable blend of thriller, comedy and mid‑life drama.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hbos-dtf-st-louis-earns-emmy-buzz-as-genrebending-miniseries

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