July 15, 2025: The 77th Emmy Awards nominations have officially been announced, and Severance dominates with a total of 27 nominations, including Best Drama Series, Best Actor (Adam Scott), and multiple nods in writing, directing, and supporting roles. The Apple TV+ thriller leads the pack, marking a strong year for streaming originals.
Close behind is The Penguin, earning 24 nominations, with Colin Farrell recognized for his transformative lead role. HBO’s The Studio and The White Lotus each secured 23 nominations, reinforcing the platform’s continued dominance in premium television.
🏆 Major Categories & Top Contenders
Best Drama Series Nominees:
- Severance
- Andor
- The Diplomat
- The Last of Us
- Paradise
- The Pitt
- Slow Horses
- The White Lotus
Best Comedy Series Nominees:
- The Bear
- The Studio
- Abbott Elementary
- Hacks
- Only Murders in the Building
- Shrinking
- Nobody Wants This
- What We Do in the Shadows
Best Limited or Anthology Series:
- The Penguin
- Adolescence
- Black Mirror
- Dying for Sex
- Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
👏 Noteworthy Moments and Firsts
- Kathy Bates became the oldest Best Drama Actress nominee at age 77 for her role in Matlock.
- Owen Cooper, 15, made history as the youngest supporting actor nominee in a limited series (Adolescence).
- Renowned filmmakers Martin Scorsese and Ron Howard received their first Emmy acting nominations for guest roles in The Studio.
- Harrison Ford earned his first Emmy nomination for Shrinking in the Supporting Actor – Comedy category.
📺 Emmy Awards 2025: Key Dates
- Creative Arts Emmys: September 6–7, 2025
- Main Ceremony: Sunday, September 14, 2025, broadcast live on CBS from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and streaming on Paramount+
- Host: Comedian and Emmy nominee Nate Bargatze
📊 Emmy 2025 Trends
Apple TV+ had an especially strong showing this year, leading with Severance and The Studio, while HBO continued to show strength with multiple top-tier series. Comedy and limited series also reflected a shift toward bold storytelling, diverse talent, and unconventional formats.