2025 Emmy Nominations: Severance, The Studio, Penguin & Top Nominees

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Emmy Nominations 2025: Leading Shows, Biggest Surprises & What To Watch

Emmy season is officially here! The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations dropped on July 15, 2025, and the lineup is buzzing with fresh faces, record-breaking shows, and unexpected snubs.

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From Severance dominating with 27 nods to The Studio tying comedy records, here’s everything you need to know, wrapped in stats, reactions, and expert insight.

🎯 Key Stats: 2025 Emmy Nominations at a Glance

Show / Category	Nominations	Notes
Severance	27	Tops drama, multiple acting & production categories Vanity Fair+4Netflix+4Navbharat Times+4 Netflix+14EW.com+14CBS News+14 Backstage Reuters
The Penguin	24	Leads limited series, Colin Farrell nominated
The Studio	23	Best debut comedy, breaks records again
Adolescence	13	Historic nods – youngest actor ever
The Pitt	13	Noah Wyle’s first nod since 1999
HBO Max, Netflix, Apple	Networks	Top platforms in nominations

🌟 Top Contenders: Shows to Know

Severance

27 nominations, dominating drama categories Wikipedia+15EW.com+15The Australian+15
Key actors include Adam Scott, Britt Lower, John Turturro Vanity Fair+5The Guardian+5Omni+5

The Penguin

24 noms in limited series and leading actor for Colin Farrell Reuters

The Studio

Record-tying 23 nominations in comedy Wikipedia+6The Australian+6AP News+6

The White Lotus, Andor, The Pitt

Strong showings across acting, writing, directing Vulture

🎬 Acting Highlights & Breakthrough Performers

Javier Bardem receives first Emmy nod for Monstruos ElHuffPost+1The Guardian+1
Owen Cooper (Adolescence) becomes youngest acting nominee at 15 Wikipedia+14The Australian+14EW.com+14
Noah Wyle returns with Outstanding Lead Actor for The Pitt The Times of India+13People.com+13Reuters+13

🤯 Snubs & Surprises

Shrinking receives fans’ love but overlooked dramas like Handmaid’s Tale The Guardian+4Vulture+4AP News+4
Dark horse entries like The Diplomat, Presumed Innocent snag technical recognition Vulture+1The Guardian+1

📌 Why It Matters: Trends & Insights

Streaming platforms (HBO Max, Netflix, Apple) continue to dominate Reuters+1The Australian+1
Emmys reflect gravitation toward grounded storytelling (Severance, Penguin) and fresh voices (Adolescence)
Rise of record-setting ensemble comedies like The Studio highlights a shift toward industry-centric satire

❓ FAQ: Emmy Nominations Explained

Q1: When is the Emmy ceremony?📅 September 14, 2025, live on CBS and Paramount+ from the Peacock Theater AP News+7EW.com+7The Guardian+7 CBS News+3Vulture+3ABC News+3 Reuters+5Wikipedia+5People.com+5

Q2: Who's hosting?Comedian Nate Bargatze will emcee this year's show Netflix+5Wikipedia+5ABC News+5

Q3: How can I watch?Tune in via CBS broadcast or stream on Paramount+ (5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET)

Q4: Which shows broke nomination records?

Severance (Drama, 27 noms)
The Studio (Comedy, 23 noms – tying The Bear 2024) Vanity Fair+4ABC News+4Omni+4 Wikipedia+1ABC News+1

🎉 Final Thoughts

The 2025 Emmy nominations signal a dynamic shift in storytelling—from mind-bending sci-fi (Severance) to Hollywood satire (The Studio), and limited series innovation (Adolescence, The Penguin).