“Retirement” and “Penguin”
The 2025 Emmy Award nomination has arrived. And together with them, a deck of competitors landed, reflecting both the evolutionary state of television and the industry’s appetite for fresh blood.
Shows like The Pitt, The Studio, and Adolescence have rocked longtime favorites, created space for new guards in storytelling, and embraced muscles in key categories. Apple TV+’s retirement went back after a long break and led the pack with 27 nominations, regaining its place in the race after missing last year’s eligibility window. Behind it is Penguins, White Lotus and the studio form a lively and prestigious favorite trio.
Apple, HBO and Netflix dominate, but in many ways
Apple TV+ and HBO are continuing their continued tug-of-war for Emmy’s domination, but Netflix splashed with 13 nominations in adolescence despite a quiet year. This is a solid show for adult thrillers who could become a sleeper hit and dominate a limited series category. Meanwhile, Monsters: The story of Lyle and Eric Menendez and the Black Mirror also saw strong support landing in double digits. In comedy, the studio emerged as a force to consider thanks to Seth Rogen’s triple threat role as an actor, writer and director.
Notable snubs include squid games, poker faces and Taylor Sheridan shows
As always, some omissions quickly sparked debate. The Squid game was completely locked out, including the widely anticipated nod of breakout character Thanos. The poker face was also largely ignored, and Natasha Lyon missed out despite the fact that he had the show fixed. The White Lotus received the love of the regular ensemble, but not for Patrick Schwarzenegger. Other famous snubs included Handmade Tales, Black Dubs, and the Four Seasons.
The overall slate of Taylor Sheridan’s eligible drama failed to crack major categories. Despite the efforts and star power of famous campaigns such as the Mayor of Kingstown Landman and the final season of Yellowstone, as well as the efforts and star power of famous campaigns such as Helen Mirren, Harrison Ford and Billy Bob Thornton. Landman, considered Sheridan’s best chance this year, has been empty. Some technical nods went to Tulsa King, Lioness, and 1923, but the main areas remained elusive.
Rules change and more open Emmyfield
Elsewhere, Imogen Faith Reid has been overlooked for her complicated performance in the Good American Family, and also ruled out Renée Zellweger’s return as Bridget Jones, a TV movie-looking figure. Pedro Pascal’s last nomination for us drew some debate considering his early seasonal departure and limited screen time. This is yet another example of how category placement can cause conversations that are as high as the nomination itself.
One of the behind-the-scenes shifts could have played a role this year. The TV Academy has introduced new eligibility rules that restrict actors from being submitted to guest categories if they have already been nominated for leads or support the same role. It’s a subtle adjustment, but it aims to curb strategic category shifts. Whether these nominations reflect a true change in taste or simply a temporary reorganization, 2025 Emmy has felt for years to be more open and unpredictable.
When is the 2025 Emmy Awards?
The winners will be released on September 14th, and comedian Nate Bargazze will be holding the ceremony for the first time.
Here is the complete list of 2025 Emmy nominations:
Excellent drama series
Our Paradise of the Diplomats
Outstanding lead actress in the drama series
Kathy Bates, Matt Rock Sharon Hogan, Bad Sisters Britt Lower, Retired Bella Ramsey, Our Last Keri Russell, Diplomat
Excellent lead actor in a drama series
Sterling K. Brown, Paradise Gary Oldman, Slow Horse Pedro Pascal, Our Last Adam Scott, Retired Noah Weil, Pitt
Outstanding support actors in the drama series
Zach Cherry, retired Walton Goggins, White Lotus Jason Isaacs, White Lotus James Marsden, Paradise Sam Rockwell, White Lotus Trameltil Man, Retired John Tarturo, Retired
Outstanding support actress in the drama series
Patricia Arquette, Retired Carrie Coon, Katherine Lanatha of the White Lotus, Pitt Julian Nicholson, Paradise Parker Posey, White Lotus Natasha Rothwell, White Lotus Amy Lou Wood, White Lotus
Outstanding writing for a drama series
Andor, “Welcome to the Rebellion,” The Pitt, “2pm,” Pitt, “7am,” retired, “Cold Harbor” Throw Horse, “Hello Goodbye” White Lotus, “Full Moon Party”
The outstanding director of the drama series
Andol, “Who are you?” Pitt, “6pm”, Pitt, “7am” retired, “Chikhai Bardo” retired, “Cold Harbor” slow hose, “Hello goodbye” White Lotus, “Amor Fati”
A great comedy series
Abbott Elementary Kuma Hack No one wants to just shrunk the studio and kill this in the building that we do with Shadows
Great lead actor in a comedy series
Adam Brody, no one wants this Seth Rogen, Studio Jason Segel, Martin Short, murdered only in the building Jeremy Allen White, bear
Outstanding lead actress in comedy series
Uzo Adva, residence Kristen Bell, no one wants this Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary Ayo Edebiri, The Bear Jean Smart, hack
Outstanding support actors in comedy series
Ike Barinholtz, The Studio Colman Domingo, Four Seasons Harrison Ford, Shrinking Jeff Hiller, Somewhere Ebon Moss -Bachrach, Bear Michael Urie, Shrinking Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live
Outstanding Supporting Actress in the Comedy Series
Liza Colon Zayas, Bear Hannah Einbinder, Hacking Kathryn Hearn, Studio Janelle James, Abbott Elementary School Cheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary School Jessica Williams, Reduced
Outstanding writing for comedy series
Abbott Elementary, “Back to School” hacking, “slippery slope” rehearsal, someone from “pilot code”, “Agg” studio, “promotion”, “The Finale” “The Finale”
A great director of comedy series
Bear, “Napkins” is hacked, “slippery slopes” medieval modern, “Here I’m here, Mrs. Schneiderman” rehearsal, “Pilot Code” studio, “The One”
Outstanding Limited Series
Adolescent Black Mirror Dies for Sex Monsters: The Story of Lyle and Eric Menendez Penguin
Outstanding starring actresses in limited series and TV movies
Cate Blanchett, Disclaimer Meghann Fahy, Silence Rashida Jones, Black Mirror Christine Milioty, Penguin Michelle Williams, Die for Sex
Outstanding lead actors in limited series and TV movies
Colin Farrell, Penguin Stephen Graham, adolescence Jake Gyllenhaal, innocent Brian Tyree Henry, Dope Thief Cooper Koch, Monster: The Tale of Lyle and Eric Menendez
Outstanding support actors in limited series and TV movies
Javier Bardem, Monster: The Story of Lyle and Eric Menendez Bill Camp, Innocent Owen Cooper, Adolescent Rob Delaney, Sex Peter Sarusgard Presumably Die for
__ Outstanding Supporting Actresses in Limited Series and TV Movies
Erin Doherty, Ruth Nega, Innocent Deadre O’Connell, Penguin Chloe Sevigny, Monster: The Story of Lyle and Eric Menendez Jenny Slate, Sex Christine Tremoko Presumably Death
Outstanding writing for limited series or TV movies
Black mirror in adolescents, “general people” dying for sex, “good value diet soda” penguin, “great or small things” says nothing, “stain people”
A good director of limited series or TV movies
Adolescents dying for sex, “It’s not so serious” penguin, “St Annie” penguin, “Amazing or small things” siren, “Exile” zero day
Excellent reality competition program
Amazing Race RuPaul’s Drag Race Survivor Top Chef the Traitor
A great real-life host
RuPaul Charles, RuPaul’s Drag Racemark Cuba, Lori Greyner, Kevin O’Leary, Barbara Corcolan, Robert Helljabeck, Damond John, Daniel Lebetsky, Shark Tank Alan Camming, Traitor’s Kristankish, Top Chef Jeff Probst
Outstanding talk series
Daily Show Jimmy Kimmel Live! Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Excellent Script Variety Series
Last week tonight, John Oliver Saturday Night Live
Outstanding Structured Reality Program
Antique Roadshow Diner, Drive-In, Dive Love
Excellent animation program
Arcane Bob’s Burgers Common Side Effects Love, Death + Robot The Simpsons
Great TV movies
Bridget Jones: Angry about the boy, Non-Egg Rebellion Ridge in the Canyon Mountain
Excellent variety special (live)
Apple Music Super Bowl Lix Halftime Show Starring Kendrick Lamar Beyoncé Bowl The Oscars SNL50: The Anniversary Snl50: The HomeComing Concert
Excellent variety special (pre-recorded)
Adam Sandler: Love You Ali Wong: Single Lady Bill Bar: Drop Dead Year Conan O’Brien: American Humor Sarah Silverman Kennedy Center Mark Twain Award Sarah Silverman: Postmortem Your friend Nate Bargatze
Great documentary or non-fiction series
100-foot wave chef table Simone Biles: Rising Social Study SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
Great documentary or non-fiction special
Hearing President now! Martha Peewee, like she’s alive! Will and Harper
Outstanding Host Non-Fiction Series or Special
Conan O’Brien should go to the Daily Show Presents: Jordan Klepper’s finger is a pulse that finds roots alongside Henry Lewis Gates.
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