2025 Emmy Nominations: Severance Shines and Apple TV+ Excels

The Television Academy has recognized the intense rivalry between ‘innies’ and ‘outies,’ as *Severance* dominated the 2025 Emmy nominations with an impressive 27. The second season of this acclaimed sci-fi series is considered a strong contender for Outstanding Drama Series. What stands out even more is the six nominations for the main cast, with Adam Scott and Britt Lower vying for Lead Actor and Actress in a Drama Series, respectively.

<p>On the topic of lead performances, Scott will face fierce competition from Noah Wyle, nominated for his role as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch in *The Pitt*. This marks Wyle's first Emmy nomination since he received five consecutive nods in the '90s for his role as Dr. John Carter on *ER*. While it seems challenging for *The Pitt* to surpass *Severance* for Outstanding Drama, there’s a compelling narrative surrounding Wyle that could boost his chances over Scott.</p>

<p>In total, it was a momentous day for Apple TV+. Besides *Severance* securing the top drama nominations, *The Studio* led the comedy category with 23 nominations. This satirical look into the inner workings of a fictional film studio excelled in several comedic categories, including Outstanding Comedy Series, Lead Actor (Seth Rogen), Supporting Actor (Ike Barinholtz), and Supporting Actress (Kathryn Hahn and Catherine O’Hara).</p>

<p>HBO also showcased robust performances with *The Penguin* scoring 24 nominations, followed closely by *The White Lotus* with 23, and *The Last of Us* with 16 nominations. Other notable contenders included *Hacks* with 14 and *The Pitt* with 13.</p>

<p>The 2025 Emmy Awards are set to occur on September 14, 2025. Comedian Nate Bargatze will host the event, which will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, airing live on CBS and available for streaming on Paramount+.</p>

<p>Check out the key categories below, and for the complete list of nominees, visit the <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.televisionacademy.com/">Television Academy's website</a>.</p>

<h3>Outstanding Drama Series</h3>
<ul>
    <li>*Andor*</li>
    <li>*The Diplomat*</li>
    <li>*The Last of Us*</li>
    <li>*Paradise*</li>
    <li>*The Pitt*</li>
    <li>*Severance*</li>
    <li>*Slow Horses*</li>
    <li>*The White Lotus*</li>
</ul>

<h3>Outstanding Comedy Series</h3>
<ul>
    <li>*Abbott Elementary*</li>
    <li>*The Bear*</li>
    <li>*Hacks*</li>
    <li>*Nobody Wants This*</li>
    <li>*Only Murders in the Building*</li>
    <li>*Shrinking*</li>
    <li>*The Studio*</li>
    <li>*What We Do in the Shadows*</li>
</ul>

<h3>Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series</h3>
<ul>
    <li>*Adolescence*</li>
    <li>*Black Mirror*</li>
    <li>*Dying For Sex*</li>
    <li>*Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story*</li>
    <li>*The Penguin*</li>
</ul>

<h3>Outstanding Television Movie</h3>
<ul>
    <li>*Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy*</li>
    <li>*The Gorge*</li>
    <li>*Mountainhead*</li>
    <li>*Nonnas*</li>
    <li>*Rebel Ridge*</li>
</ul>

<h3>Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series</h3>
<ul>
    <li>Kathy Bates, *Matlock*</li>
    <li>Sharon Horgan, *Bad Sisters*</li>
    <li>Britt Lower, *Severance*</li>
    <li>Bella Ramsey, *The Last of Us*</li>
    <li>Keri Russell, *The Diplomat*</li>
</ul>

<h3>Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series</h3>
<ul>
    <li>Sterling K. Brown, *Paradise*</li>
    <li>Gary Oldman, *Slow Horses*</li>
    <li>Pedro Pascal, *The Last of Us*</li>
    <li>Adam Scott, *Severance*</li>
    <li>Noah Wyle, *The Pitt*</li>
</ul>

<h3>Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series</h3>
<ul>
    <li>Uzo Aduba, *The Residence*</li>
    <li>Kristen Bell, *Nobody Wants This*</li>
    <li>Quinta Brunson, *Abbott Elementary*</li>
    <li>Ayo Edebiri, *The Bear*</li>
    <li>Jean Smart, *Hacks*</li>
</ul>

<h3>Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series</h3>
<ul>
    <li>Adam Brody, *Nobody Wants This*</li>
    <li>Seth Rogen, *The Studio*</li>
    <li>Jason Segel, *Shrinking*</li>
    <li>Martin Short, *Only Murders in the Building*</li>
    <li>Jeremy Allen White, *The Bear*</li>
</ul>

<h3>Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie</h3>
<ul>
    <li>Cate Blanchett, *Disclaimer*</li>
    <li>Meghann Fahy, *Sirens*</li>
    <li>Rashida Jones, *Black Mirror*</li>
    <li>Cristin Milioti, *The Penguin*</li>
    <li>Michelle Williams, *Dying for Sex*</li>
</ul>

<h3>Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie</h3>
<ul>
    <li>Colin Farrell, *The Penguin*</li>
    <li>Stephen Graham, *Adolescence*</li>
    <li>Jake Gyllenhaal, *Presumed Innocent*</li>
    <li>Brian Tyree Henry, *Dope Thief*</li>
    <li>Cooper Koch, *Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story*</li>
</ul>

<h3>Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series</h3>
<ul>
    <li>Patricia Arquette, *Severance*</li>
    <li>Carrie Coon, *The White Lotus*</li>
    <li>Katherine LaNasa, *The Pitt*</li>
    <li>Julianne Nicholson, *Paradise*</li>
    <li>Parker Posey, *The White Lotus*</li>
    <li>Natasha Rothwell, *The White Lotus*</li>
    <li>Aimee Lou Wood, *The White Lotus*</li>
</ul>

<h3>Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series</h3>
<ul>
    <li>Zach Cherry, *Severance*</li>
    <li>Walton Goggins, *The White Lotus*</li>
    <li>Jason Isaacs, *The White Lotus*</li>
    <li>James Marsden, *Paradise*</li>
    <li>Sam Rockwell, *The White Lotus*</li>
    <li>Tramell Tillman, *Severance*</li>
    <li>John Turturro, *Severance*</li>
</ul>

<h3>Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series</h3>
<ul>
    <li>Liza Colón-Zayas, *The Bear*</li>
    <li>Hannah Einbinder, *Hacks*</li>
    <li>Kathryn Hahn, *The Studio*</li>
    <li>Janelle James, *Abbott Elementary*</li>
    <li>Catherine O’Hara, *The Studio*</li>
    <li>Sheryl Lee Ralph, *Abbott Elementary*</li>
    <li>Jessica Williams, *Shrinking*</li>
</ul>

<h3>Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series</h3>
<ul>
    <li>Ike Barinholtz, *The Studio*</li>
    <li>Colman Domingo, *The Four Seasons*</li>
    <li>Harrison Ford, *Shrinking*</li>
    <li>Jeff Hiller, *Somebody Somewhere*</li>
    <li>Ebon Moss-Bachrach, *The Bear*</li>
    <li>Michael Urie, *Shrinking*</li>
    <li>Bowen Yang, *Saturday Night Live*</li>
</ul>

<h3>Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie</h3>
<ul>
    <li>Erin Doherty, *Adolescence*</li>
    <li>Ruth Negga, *Presumed Innocent*</li>
    <li>Deirdre O’Connell, *The Penguin*</li>
    <li>Chloë Sevigny, *Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story*</li>
    <li>Jenny Slate, *Dying For Sex*</li>
    <li>Christine Tremarco, *Adolescence*</li>
</ul>

<h3>Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie</h3>
<ul>
    <li>Javier Bardem, *Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story*</li>
    <li>Bill Camp, *Presumed Innocent*</li>
    <li>Owen Cooper, *Adolescence*</li>
    <li>Rob Delaney, *Dying For Sex*</li>
    <li>Peter Sarsgaard, *Presumed Innocent*</li>
    <li>Ashley Walters, *Adolescence*</li>
</ul>

<h3>Outstanding Reality Competition Program</h3>
<ul>
    <li>*The Traitors*</li>
    <li>*RuPaul’s Drag Race*</li>
    <li>*The Amazing Race*</li>
    <li>*Survivor*</li>
    <li>*Top Chef*</li>
</ul>

<h3>Outstanding Talk Series</h3>
<ul>
    <li>*Jimmy Kimmel Live!*</li>
    <li>*The Daily Show*</li>
    <li>*The Late Show with Stephen Colbert*</li>
</ul>