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The Emmy Awards are officially back, and the 2025 nominations have set the stage for an exciting and competitive ceremony. Announced by Harvey Guillen, Brenda Song, and Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego, this year’s nominations celebrate an impressive lineup of shows and performances across all major categories. As expected, Severance, The White Lotus, and The Penguin led the pack with multiple nods, reflecting the critical and audience acclaim they’ve built over the past season.
The ceremony will be hosted by Nate Bargatze and take place at the Academy’s Saban Media Center in Los Angeles. With the announcement now public, the race for television’s highest honors has officially begun. Here’s a look at the major categories and their nominees:
Outstanding Limited Series
Adolescence
Black Mirror
Dying for Sex
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
The Penguin
Sirens
Outstanding Drama Series
Andor
The Diplomat
The Last of Us
Paradise
The Pitt
Severance
Slow Horses
The White Lotus
Outstanding Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary
The Bear
Hacks
Nobody Wants This
Only Murders in the Building
Shrinking
The Studio
What We Do in the Shadows
Outstanding Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie
Brian Tyree Henry – Dope Thief
Colin Farrell – The Penguin
Cooper Koch – Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Jake Gyllenhaal – Presumed Innocence
Stephen Graham – Adolescence
Outstanding Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie
Cate Blanchett – Disclaimer
Cristin Miliotti – The Penguin
Meghan Fahy – Sirens
Michelle Williams – Dying for Sex
Rashida Jones – Black Mirror
With powerhouse performances, gripping narratives, and a mix of veteran and emerging talent, this year’s Emmy Awards are shaping up to be one of the most memorable yet. The nominees reflect the diverse storytelling and bold creative directions that continue to define the television landscape. All eyes are now on the ceremony in Los Angeles, where the winners will soon be revealed.