The elaborate fantasy saga “Game of Thrones” received a leading 24 Emmy Awards nominations Thursday, its stature apparently untouched by backlash over a female character’s rape.
The series is a contender again for top drama honors, an award that has eluded the show since it debuted in 2011.
TV academy voters rarely give shows in the sci-fi or other genres the ultimate accolade, with “Lost” among the rare exceptions.
HBO received a leading 126 nominations, well ahead of the pack with ABC coming in second with 42 nominations.
The Emmy Awards will air Sept. 20 on Fox, with Andy Samberg as host.
