The 2025 Emmy Awards nominations are officially in!
Setting out to honor the best of TV (airing between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025), the The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, are scheduled for September 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+
Leading the pack this year is critical darling Severance from Apple TV+. The show secured an impressive 27 nominations, including nods for Outstanding Drama Series. The surreal workplace thriller, renewed for a third season back in March, has captivated audiences with its unique narrative and standout performances, positioning it as a frontrunner.
Close behind is HBO’s The Penguin with 24 nominations, a gritty Batman spin-off that has made waves in the Limited Series category with its dark storytelling and strong ensemble cast, including a first-time nod for Colin Farrell.
Apple TV+ also dominates the comedy category with The Studio, tying the record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series with 23 nods, matching The Bear’s haul from 2024. The satirical Hollywood series, featuring Seth Rogen and a guest appearance by Martin Scorsese, who earned his first Emmy nomination, highlights the platform’s growing influence.
The White Lotus, another HBO hit, follows with 23 nominations, continuing its dominance in the drama supporting categories with a lineup including Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, and Walton Goggins.
This year’s nominations reflect a mix of established shows and fresh faces. Netflix’s Adolescence, a four-part drama about a 13-year-old boy accused of murder, earned 13 nominations, with 15-year-old Owen Cooper making history as the youngest nominee ever for Supporting Actor in a Limited Series. His potential win could mark him as the youngest male acting Emmy winner.
Veteran actors also represent this year, with Harrison Ford, at 83, receiving his first Emmy nod for Shrinking, and Kathy Bates, 77, becoming the oldest nominee for Lead Actress in a Drama for Matlock.
The diversity of platforms is evident, with HBO Max leading overall nominations at 142, followed by Netflix with 120 and Apple TV+ with 81.
Newcomers like The Pitt and Paradise join legacy contenders such as Abbott Elementary, Hacks, and Only Murders in the Building in the comedy race, while dramas like The Last of Us and the excellent Slow Horses maintain their strong presence.
Notable snubs include Squid Game, Andor, and Interview with the Vampire, sparking discussions among fans.
Final voting concludes on August 27, with the 2025 Emmys (hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze) taking place on September 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, and broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+.
Check out our (exhaustive) list of some of the main categories and their nominees this year.
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Outstanding Drama Series
Andor • Disney+
The Diplomat • Netflix
The Last Of Us • HBO | Max
Paradise • Hulu • 20th Television
The Pitt • HBO | Max
The Pitt • HBO | Max
Severance • Apple TV+
Slow Horses • Apple TV+
The White Lotus • HBO | Max
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series
Paradise • Hulu
Sterling K. Brown as Agent Xavier Collins
Slow Horses • Apple TV+
Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb
The Last Of Us • HBO | Max
Pedro Pascal as Joel
Severance • Apple TV+
Adam Scott as Mark Scout
The Pitt • HBO | Max
Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series
Matlock • CBS
Kathy Bates as Madeline “Matty” Matlock
Bad Sisters • Apple TV+
Sharon Horgan as Eva Garvey
Severance • Apple TV+
Britt Lower as Helly Riggs / Helena
The Last Of Us • HBO | Max
Bella Ramsey as Ellie
The Diplomat • Netflix
Keri Russell as Kate Wyler
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
Severance • Apple TV+
Zach Cherry as Dylan George
The White Lotus • HBO | Max
Walton Goggins as Rick Hatchett
The White Lotus • HBO | Max
Jason Isaacs as Timothy Ratliff
Paradise • Hulu
James Marsden as Cal Bradford
The White Lotus • HBO | Max
Sam Rockwell as Frank
Severance • Apple TV+
Tramell Tillman as Seth Milchick
Severance • Apple TV+
John Turturro as Irving Baliff
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series
Severance • Apple TV+
Patricia Arquette as Harmony Cobel
The White Lotus • HBO | Max
Carrie Coon as Laurie Duffy
The Pitt • HBO | Max
Katherine LaNasa as Charge Nurse Dana Evans
Paradise • Hulu
Julianne Nicholson as Sinatra
The White Lotus • HBO | Max
Parker Posey as Victoria Ratliff
The White Lotus • HBO | Max
Natasha Rothwell as Belinda Lindsey
The White Lotus • HBO | Max
Aimee Lou Wood as Chelsea
Outstanding Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary • ABC
The Bear • FX on Hulu
Hacks • HBO | Max
Nobody Wants This • Netflix
Only Murders In The Building • Hulu
Shrinking • Apple TV+
The Studio • Apple TV+
What We Do In The Shadows • FX on Hulu
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series
Nobody Wants This • Netflix
Adam Brody as Noah Roklov
The Studio • Apple TV+
Seth Rogen as Matt Remick
Shrinking • Apple TV+
Jason Segel as Jimmy
Only Murders In The Building • Hulu
Martin Short as Oliver Putnam
The Bear • FX on Hulu
Jeremy Allen White as Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series
The Residence • Netflix
Uzo Aduba as Cordelia Cupp
Nobody Wants This • Netflix
Kristen Bell as Joanne
Abbott Elementary • ABC
Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues
The Bear • FX on Hulu
Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu
Hacks • HBO | Max
Jean Smart as Deborah Vance
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series
The Studio • Apple TV+
Ike Barinholtz as Sal Saperstein
The Four Seasons • Netflix
Colman Domingo as Danny
Shrinking • Apple TV+
Harrison Ford as Paul
Somebody Somewhere • HBO | Max
Jeff Hiller as Joel
The Bear • FX on Hulu
Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richard “Richie” Jerimovich
Shrinking • Apple TV+
Michael Urie as Brian
Saturday Night Live • NBC
Bowen Yang as Various Characters
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series
The Bear • FX on Hulu
Liza Colón-Zayas as Tina
Hacks • HBO | Max
Hannah Einbinder as Ava Daniels
The Studio • Apple TV+
Kathryn Hahn as Maya Mason
Abbott Elementary • ABC
Janelle James as Ava Coleman
The Studio • Apple TV+
Catherine O’Hara as Patty Leigh
Abbott Elementary • ABC
Sheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara Howard
Shrinking • Apple TV+
Jessica Williams as Gaby
Outstanding Limited Or Anthology Series
Adolescence • Netflix
Black Mirror • Netflix
Dying For Sex • FX on Hulu
Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story • Netflix
The Penguin • HBO | Max • HBO
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
The Penguin • HBO | Max
Colin Farrell as Oswald “Oz” Cobb
Adolescence • Netflix
Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller
Presumed Innocent • Apple TV+
Jake Gyllenhaal as Rusty Sabich
Dope Thief • Apple TV+
Brian Tyree Henry as Ray Driscoll
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
Disclaimer • Apple TV+
Cate Blanchett as Catherine Ravenscroft
Sirens • Netflix
Meghann Fahy as Devon DeWitt
Black Mirror • Netflix
Rashida Jones as Amanda
The Penguin • HBO | Max
Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone
Dying For Sex • FX on Hulu
Michelle Williams as Molly
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story • Netflix
Javier Bardem as Jose Menendez
Presumed Innocent • Apple TV+
Bill Camp as Raymond Horgan
Adolescence • Netflix
Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller
Dying For Sex • FX on Hulu
Rob Delaney as Neighbor Guy
Presumed Innocent • Apple TV+
Peter Sarsgaard as Tommy Molto
Adolescence • Netflix
Ashley Walters as Detective Inspector Luke Bascombe
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
Adolescence • Netflix
Erin Doherty as Briony Ariston
Presumed Innocent • Apple TV+
Ruth Negga as Barbara Sabich
The Penguin • HBO | Max
Deirdre O’Connell as Francis Cobb
Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story • Netflix
Chloë Sevigny as Kitty Menendez
Dying For Sex • FX on Hulu
Jenny Slate as Nikki
Adolescence • Netflix tflix
Christine Tremarco as Manda Miller
Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series
Andor • Who Are You? • Disney+
Janus Metz, Directed by
The Pitt • 6:00 P.M. • HBO | Max
Amanda Marsalis, Directed by
The Pitt • 7:00 A.M. • HBO | Max
John Wells, Directed by
Severance • Chikhai Bardo • Apple TV+
Jessica Lee Gagné, Directed by
Severance • Cold Harbor • Apple TV+
Ben Stiller, Directed by
Slow Horses • Hello Goodbye • Apple TV+
Adam Randall, Directed by
The White Lotus • Amor Fati • HBO | Max
Mike White, Directed by
Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series
The Bear • Napkins • FX on Hulu
Ayo Edebiri, Directed by
Hacks • A Slippery Slope • HBO | Max
Lucia Aniello, Directed by
Mid-Century Modern • Here’s To You, Mrs. Schneiderman • Hulu
James Burrows, Directed by
The Rehearsal • Pilot’s Code • HBO | Max
Nathan Fielder, Directed by
The Studio • The Oner • Apple TV+
Seth Rogen, Directed by
Evan Goldberg, Directed by
Outstanding Directing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
Adolescence • Netflix
Philip Barantini, Directed by
Dying For Sex • It’s Not That Serious • FX on Hulu
Shannon Murphy, Directed by
The Penguin • Cent’anni • HBO | Max
Helen Shaver, Directed by
The Penguin • A Great Or Little Thing • HBO | Max
Jennifer Getzinger, Directed by
Sirens • Exile • Netflix
Nicole Kassell, Directed by
Zero Day • Netflix
Lesli Linka Glatter, Directed by
Outstanding Animated Program
Arcane • The Dirt Under Your Nails • Netflix
Bob’s Burgers • They Slug Horses, Don’t They? • FOX
Common Side Effects • Cliff’s Edge • Adult Swim
Love, Death + Robots • Spider Rose • Netflix
The Simpsons • Bart’s Birthday • FOX
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance
Bridgerton • Into The Light • Netflix
Julie Andrews as Lady Whistledown
The Simpsons • Abe League Of Their Moe • FOX
Hank Azaria as Moe Szyslak
Big Mouth • Why Do We Go Through Puberty? • Netflix
Maya Rudolph as Connie the Hormone Monstress
Andor • Who Else Knows? • Disney+
Alan Tudyk as K-2SO
What If…? • What If…1872? • Disney+
Jeffrey Wright as The Watcher
Invincible • What Have I Done? • Prime Video
Steven Yeun as Mark Grayson / Invincible
Outstanding Cinematography For A Series (Half-Hour)
Emily In Paris • Masquerade • Netflix
Seamus Tierney, Director of Photography
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage • The 6:10 To Lubbock • CBS
Buzz Feitshans IV, Director of Photography
Hacks • I Love LA • HBO | Max
Adam Bricker, ASC, Director of Photography
The Righteous Gemstones • Prelude • HBO | Max
Paul Daley, Director of Photography
The Studio • The Oner • Apple TV+
Adam Newport-Berra, Director of Photography
Outstanding Cinematography For A Series (One Hour)
Andor • Harvest • Disney+
Christophe Nuyens, SBC, Director of Photography
The Day Of The Jackal • Episode 1 • Peacock
Christopher Ross, BSC, Director of Photography
Étoile • The Swap • Prime Video
M. David Mullen, ASC, Director of Photography
Pachinko • Chapter Nine • Apple TV+
Ante Cheng, Director of Photography
Severance • Hello, Ms. Cobel • Apple TV+
Jessica Lee Gagné, Director of Photography
The White Lotus • Killer Instincts • HBO | Max
Ben Kutchins, ASC, Director of Photography
