The upcoming Emmy Awards ceremony will recognize standout talents in the industry, with major nominations highlighting a diverse range of successful shows and performances.
Emmys 2025: Severance and The Penguin Lead the Nominations
Emmys 2025: Severance and The Penguin Lead the Nominations
Top contenders for the Emmy Awards feature fan favorites like Severance, The Penguin, and The White Lotus.
The nominations for the 2025 Emmy Awards have been revealed, and leading the pack are critically acclaimed shows Severance, The Penguin, and The White Lotus. With notable names such as Britt Lower, Quinta Brunson, and Harrison Ford nominated for prestigious acting awards, there's much excitement surrounding the event. The ceremony is set to take place in Los Angeles on September 14.
Severance topped the nominations with 27 nods, closely followed by The Penguin with 24, and The White Lotus earning 23 nominations. Other popular series such as The Studio, The Last of Us, and Abbott Elementary also dominated the categories, particularly in comedy, where The Bear and Shrinking received recognition.
Harrison Ford has achieved a career milestone with his first Emmy nomination at the age of 83 for his role in Shrinking. Meanwhile, RuPaul has made history as the most nominated reality host, further adding to the excitement of the upcoming event.
The nominees for major categories are as follows:
**Outstanding Drama Series:**
- Andor (Disney+)
- The Diplomat (Netflix)
- The Last of Us (HBO Max)
- Severance (Apple TV+)
- The White Lotus (HBO Max)
**Outstanding Comedy Series:**
- Abbott Elementary (ABC)
- The Bear (Hulu)
- Shrinking (Apple TV+)
- The Studio (Apple TV+)
**Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series:**
- Adolescence (Netflix)
- Black Mirror (Netflix)
- The Penguin (HBO Max)
In addition to acting categories featuring talented names like Adam Scott for Severance and Britt Lower for the same show, the nominations also spotlight creativity in both scripted and variety performances. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and Saturday Night Live contend in the Outstanding Scripted Variety Series category, reflecting the range of entertainment celebrated by the Emmys.
Overall, this year promises some thrilling moments as the industry gathers to honor the best and brightest in television.
Severance topped the nominations with 27 nods, closely followed by The Penguin with 24, and The White Lotus earning 23 nominations. Other popular series such as The Studio, The Last of Us, and Abbott Elementary also dominated the categories, particularly in comedy, where The Bear and Shrinking received recognition.
Harrison Ford has achieved a career milestone with his first Emmy nomination at the age of 83 for his role in Shrinking. Meanwhile, RuPaul has made history as the most nominated reality host, further adding to the excitement of the upcoming event.
The nominees for major categories are as follows:
**Outstanding Drama Series:**
- Andor (Disney+)
- The Diplomat (Netflix)
- The Last of Us (HBO Max)
- Severance (Apple TV+)
- The White Lotus (HBO Max)
**Outstanding Comedy Series:**
- Abbott Elementary (ABC)
- The Bear (Hulu)
- Shrinking (Apple TV+)
- The Studio (Apple TV+)
**Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series:**
- Adolescence (Netflix)
- Black Mirror (Netflix)
- The Penguin (HBO Max)
In addition to acting categories featuring talented names like Adam Scott for Severance and Britt Lower for the same show, the nominations also spotlight creativity in both scripted and variety performances. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and Saturday Night Live contend in the Outstanding Scripted Variety Series category, reflecting the range of entertainment celebrated by the Emmys.
Overall, this year promises some thrilling moments as the industry gathers to honor the best and brightest in television.
