Peter Dinklage plays Tyrion Lannister in HBO’s “Game of Thrones.” The series garnered 19 Emmy Award nominations on Thursday.
Peter Dinklage plays Tyrion Lannister in HBO’s “Game of Thrones.” The series garnered 19 Emmy Award nominations on Thursday.Associated Press photo/HBO

The meth kingpin drama “Breaking Bad” was next in line with 16 bids for its final season, including best drama and best actor nod for star Bryan Cranston.

Other top nominees included a pair of ambitious miniseries, “Fargo,” with 18 bids, and “American Horror Story: Coven,” with 17. The AIDS drama “The Normal Heart” received 16 nominations, including best TV movie.