Content Creators vs. Emmys: Dropout Shut Out Again, ‘Subway Takes’ Lands First Nomination

Emmy snubs: Dropout gets overlooked for legacy and mediocrity

Sam Reich and Vic Michaelis were submitted and snubbed for "Game Changer" and "Very Important People." When will Dropout catch the eye of the TV Academy?

Content Creators vs. Emmys: Dropout Shut Out Again, ‘Subway Takes’ Lands First Nomination

YouTube's "SubwayTakes" broke into the short-form race as the TV Academy embraces creator-driven content while Dropout was shut out again.

'Subway Takes' earns Emmy nomination as YouTube's push (sorta) pays off

The show that uses MetroCards as microphones has earned a nomination at the 2026 Emmy Awards. Subway Takes, the YouTube-hosted series led by Kareem Rahma, will vie for a winged statuette in the category of Best Short Form Comedy, Drama, or Variety Series. Since 2023, Rahma has put a unique spin on the man-on-the-street interview format by inviting his guests to unleash their hottest takes as they ride in a New York City subway car. Nearly 750 mi…