The 2025 Emmy nominations are out, and Apple TV+’s Severance tops the list with 27 nominations, making it the most nominated show this year. The dark workplace drama is followed by HBO’s The Penguin with 24 nods and Apple TV+’s The Studio and HBO’s The White Lotus, both with 23 nominations each. The awards ceremony will air live on September 14, 2025, on CBS, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze.
This year’s nominations highlight strong performances across drama, comedy, and limited series. Veteran actors like Harrison Ford and Kathy Bates earned nods, while newcomers like Owen Cooper made history as one of the youngest nominees ever. The full list covers major categories, including best series, acting, and directing.
Full List of Emmy Nominations 2025
Severance leads the drama category with nominations for Best Drama Series, Lead Actor (Adam Scott), and Lead Actress (Britt Lower). The show also dominates the supporting categories with multiple nods for its cast. HBO’s The White Lotus continues its awards streak with several acting nominations, including Walton Goggins, Carrie Coon, and Natasha Rothwell.
In comedy, The Studio ties The Bear for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series. Seth Rogen’s Hollywood satire is up for Best Comedy Series, while Rogen himself is nominated for Lead Actor. Other comedy standouts include Abbott Elementary, Hacks, and Shrinking, which earned Harrison Ford his first-ever Emmy nomination at 83 years old.
Breakout Stars and Record Nominations
Owen Cooper, the 15-year-old star of Netflix’s Adolescence, made history as the youngest nominee in the Best Supporting Actor (Limited Series/TV Movie) category. Meanwhile, Kathy Bates became the oldest nominee for Best Lead Actress in a Drama at 77 years old for her role in Matlock.
HBO and Max lead all platforms with 142 nominations, followed by Netflix with 120 and Apple TV+ with 79. The Creative Arts Emmy Awards will take place on September 6-7, ahead of the main ceremony.
Major Category Highlights
Best Drama Series nominees include Andor, The Last of Us, Severance, and The White Lotus. Best Comedy Series contenders are Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, and The Studio. The Limited Series category features Adolescence, Black Mirror, and The Penguin.
In acting, Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us) and Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us) return as nominees, while Jean Smart (Hacks) and Jeremy Allen White (The Bear) continue their awards dominance. Newcomers like Kristen Bell (Nobody Wants This) and Adam Brody (Nobody Wants This) also earned their first Emmy nods.
Reactions and Surprises
Fans expressed excitement online, particularly for Severance and The Bear, while some were surprised by the strong showing of The Studio. The show’s insider Hollywood humor seems to have resonated with voters. Meanwhile, The Pitt, a medical drama starring Noah Wyle, earned a Best Drama Series nomination but was mostly overlooked in supporting acting categories.
The Reality Competition category includes RuPaul’s Drag Race, Survivor, and The Traitors, while The Daily Show leads the Talk Series nominees. The Variety Special categories feature Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show and Nate Bargatze’s comedy special.
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