Top headline: “Severance” leads with 27 nominations, followed closely by “The Penguin” and “The White Lotus.”
Top Shows Leading the Pack
- Severance (Apple TV+) – 27 nominations
- The Penguin (HBO) – 24 nominations (most ever for a limited series)
- The Studio (Apple TV+) – 23 nominations
- The White Lotus (HBO) – 23 nominations
- The Pitt – 13 nominations (impressive debut)
- Adolescence (Netflix) – 13 nominations
Notable Acting Nominations
Lead Actor in a Drama
- Adam Scott – Severance
- Gary Oldman – Slow Horses
- Sterling K. Brown – Paradise
- Noah Wyle – The Pitt
Lead Actress in a Drama
- Britt Lower – Severance
- Kathy Bates – Matlock
- Bella Ramsey – The Last of Us
- Sharon Horgan – Bad Sisters
Comedy Standouts
- Lead Actor: Seth Rogen (The Studio), Jeremy Allen White (The Bear)
- Lead Actress: Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary), Ayo Edebiri (The Bear), Jean Smart (Hacks)
Comedy, Variety & Reality Highlights
- The Bear, Hacks, Abbott Elementary, Only Murders in the Building among top comedies
- Reality: RuPaul’s Drag Race, The Traitors
- Variety: The Daily Show, Last Week Tonight, Saturday Night Live
- Specials: Super Bowl halftime, Oscars, Beyoncé’s ‘Bowl’ performance
What This Means
Streaming platforms continue to dominate, with HBO, Netflix, and Apple TV+ leading nominations. Fresh talent, bold storytelling, and industry veterans make this year’s lineup one of the most exciting in years.
Fun Fact: Harrison Ford, age 83, received his first Emmy nomination for Shrinking!
Important Dates
- Voting ends: August 27, 2025
- Emmy Awards Ceremony: September 14, 2025 (Hosted by Nate Bargatze)
- Broadcast on: CBS and Paramount+
- Creative Arts Emmys: September 6–7, 2025
This year’s nominations reflect a rich and evolving landscape in television, with new series making a splash and established franchises maintaining their prestige. As we count down to Emmy night, all eyes are on Severance, The Penguin, and The Studio—but surprises are always in store.
Sources: People, LA Times, Entertainment Weekly
