Severance, The Studio, and The Penguin Dominate 2025 Emmy Awards

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The nominations for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards are out—and Apple TV+ is leading the charge.

Severance stood ahead of the competition with 27 nominations nods, making it the most recognized show in 2025. Apple’s workplace sci-fi thriller made waves with its dual-role performances and chilling storyline. Stars Adam Scott and Britt Lower were both nominated for lead roles, while Ben Stiller landed a directing nod for the season finale.

Adam Scott and Britt Lower in a scene from Severance [Apple TV+ via AP]

Close behind, HBO’s The Penguin surprised many with 24 nominations in the limited series category. Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti were recognized for their gritty performances in this dark Batman spinoff.

Meanwhile, Apple TV+ also saw huge success with its comedy The Studio, which secured 23 nominations, tying last year’s record set by The Bear. Co-creator Seth Rogen received triple nods—for acting, writing, and directing. Hollywood icons like Martin Scorsese, Ron Howard, and Bryan Cranston added to the show’s guest star bonanza.

More Hits Across Networks

HBO’s The White Lotus continued its Emmy streak, collecting 23 nominations, mostly in supporting acting roles for its Thailand-set season. Newcomer The Pitt, a medical drama starring Noah Wyle, earned 13 nominations and could finally bring Wyle his first Emmy win.

CBS’s Matlock, led by Oscar-winner Kathy Bates, made headlines as she became the oldest-ever nominee for best actress in a drama. ABC’s Abbott Elementary also made a modest showing with six nominations, including nods for creator Quinta Brunson.

Streaming Powerhouses Lead the Pack

As usual, HBO and HBO Max topped the overall network tally with a record-breaking 142 nominations. Netflix followed closely with 120, while Apple TV+ secured 79.

Disney+ got in the game too, with 14 nominations for its Star Wars series Andor. Notably, Forest Whitaker earned a guest actor nod, though star Diego Luna was left off the list.

A Big Year for Bold TV

From limited series to breakout comedies, this year’s Emmy race is packed with surprises. With heavy-hitters like Succession and Shogun sitting this one out, the field is wide open.

The 77th Emmy Awards will air live on CBS on September 14 from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Nate Bargatze is set to host.

Let the countdown begin.

Below is the list of nominees in key categories:

Drama series

• Andor
• Paradise
• Severance
• Slow Horses
• The Diplomat
• The Pitt
• The Last of Us
• The White Lotus

Comedy series

• Hacks
• The Bear
• The Studio
• Only Murders in the Building
• Abbott Elementary
• Nobody Wants This
• Shrinking
• What We Do in the Shadows

Limited series

• Adolescence
• The Penguin
• Dying for Sex
• Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
• Black Mirror

Drama actor

• Sterling K Brown, Paradise
• Gary Oldman, Slow Horses
• Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us
• Adam Scott, Severance
• Noah Wyle, The Pitt

James Marsden, left, and Sterling K Brown in a scene from Paradise [Disney/AP]

Drama actress

• Kathy Bates, Matlock
• Sharon Horgan, Bad Sisters
• Britt Lower, Severance
• Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us
• Kerry Russell, The Diplomat

Comedy actor

• Seth Rogen, The Studio
• Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
• Jeremy Allen-White, The Bear
• Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This
• Jason Segel, Shrinking

Comedy actress

• Uzo Aduba, The Residence
• Kristen Bell, Nobody Wants This
• Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
• Jean Smart, Hacks
• Ayo Edebiri, The Bear

Reality competition

• The Amazing Race
• RuPaul’s Drag Race
• Survivor
• Top Chef
• The Traitors

Talk show

• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
• Jimmy Kimmel Live
• The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Animated programme

• The Dirt Under Your Nails
• Arcane
• They Slug Horses, Don’t They?
• Bob’s Burgers
• Cliff’s Edge
• Common Side Effects
• Spider Rose
• Love, Death + Robots
• Bart’s Birthday

Supporting actress, drama series

• Patricia Arquette, Severance
• Carrie Coon, The White Lotus
• Katherine LaNasa, The Pitt
• Julianne Nicholson, Paradise
• Parker Posey, The White Lotus
• Natasha Rothwell, The White Lotus
• Aimee Lee Wood, The White Lotus

Supporting actor, drama series

• Zach Cherry, Severance
• Walton Goggins, The White Lotus
• Jason Isaacs, The White Lotus
• James Marsden, Paradise
• Sam Rockwell, The White Lotus
• Tramell Tillman, Severance
• John Turturro, Severance

Lead actor, limited series

• Colin Farrell, The Penguin
• Stephen Graham, Adolescence
• Jake Gyllenhaal, Presumed Innocent
• Brian Tyree Henry, Dope Thief
• Cooper Koch, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

Colin Farrell in a scene from The Penguin [HBO via AP]

Lead actress, limited series

• Cate Blanchett, Disclaimer
• Meghann Fahy, Sirens
• Rashida Jones, Black Mirror
• Cristin Milioti, The Penguin
• Michelle Williams, Dying for Sex

Cate Blanchett in a scene from Disclaimer [Sanja Bucko/Apple TV+ via AP]

Supporting actress, limited series

Christine Tremarco, Adolescence

Erin Doherty, Adolescence

Ruth Negga, Presumed Innocent

Deirdre O’Connell, The Penguin

Chloe Sevigny, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

Jenny Slate, Dying for Sex

Mark Stanley, from left, Owen Cooper, and Stephen Graham in a scene from ‘Adolescence’. (Netflix via AP)

Supporting actor, limited series

• Javier Bardem, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
• Bill Camp, Presumed Innocent
• Owen Cooper, Adolescence
• Rob Delaney, Dying for Sex
• Peter Sarsgaard, Presumed Innocent
• Ashley Walters, Adolescence

Cooper Koch as Erik Menendez, centre, and Nicholas Chavez as Lyle Menendez, right, in a scene from Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story [Netflix]

Supporting actor, comedy series

• Ike Barinholtz, The Studio
• Colman Domingo, The Four Seasons
• Harrison Ford, Shrinking
• Jeff Hiller, Somebody Somewhere
• Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear
• Michael Urie, Shrinking
• Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live

Supporting actress, comedy series

• Liza Colon-Zayas, The Bear
• Hannah Einbinder, Hacks
• Kathryn Hahn, The Studio
• Janelle James, Abbott Elementary
• Catherine O’Hara, The Studio
• Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary
• Jessica Williams, Shrinking

Outstanding television movie

• Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
• The Gorge
• Mountainhead
• Nonnas

Outstanding game show host

• Elizabeth Banks, Press Your Luck
• Steve Harvey, Celebrity Family Feud
• Ken Jennings, Jeopardy!
• Colin Jost, Pop Culture Jeopardy!
• Jimmy Kimmel, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire