The Pitt and Adolescence lead 2026 Critics Choice Awards, winning top drama and limited series honors.

The HBO series "The Pitt" won top honors at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, including Best Drama Series, Best Actor in a Drama Series for Noah Wyle, and Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for Katherine LaNasa. The limited series 'Adolescence' swept the limited series categories, taking Best Limited Series and all acting awards, with Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, and Erin Doherty receiving recognition. 'The Studio' was named the best comedy series. The 31st Critics Choice Awards took place on January 4, 2026, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.