77th Primetime Emmy Awards: The List of Nominees

7 October 2025 Mina Soylu

Every year, the best of television are determined, and now that moment has arrived! The nominees for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, set to take place in Los Angeles on September 14, 2025, have been announced. Let’s take a look at who’s sitting comfortably, who’s claiming “I might be the best,” and check out this exciting list together.

Who is Our Host? Nate Bargatze

This year, the Emmy Awards will be hosted by a master of stand-up comedy: Nate Bargatze. He looks so calm and cheerful that it’s as if he’s saying, “Folks, we’re going to have fun today.” He should be careful not to stumble on the red carpet, as this talented comedian could turn even the red carpet into a joke!

Severance Apple TV — Severance / Apple TV

The Biggest Frontrunners

Severance: AppleTV+’s “split mind” series made its mark on the race with a total of 27 nominations.
The Penguin and The White Lotus: Both received 24 nominations; one with a neo-noir detective spirit, the other with a thriller atmosphere at a holiday resort.
The Studio: Running for a record in next-generation comedy – a total of 23 nominations, earning the title of “most-nominated first-season comedy.”

The Most Social Platform: Streaming Series

HBO/HBO Max leads the pack with a total of 142 nominations, Netflix with 120, and AppleTV+ with 79. Traditional channels? I scold thee, CBS, ABC… Are you even there?

Outstanding Drama Series Category

Nominees:

Andor
The Diplomat
The Last of Us
Paradise
The Pitt
Severance
Slow Horses
The White Lotus

This category features heavyweights like Severance, The Last of Us, and The White Lotus. Who do you think will win?

Outstanding Comedy Series Category

Nominees:

Abbott Elementary
The Bear
Hacks
Nobody Wants This
Only Murders in the Building
Shrinking
The Studio
What We Do in the Shadows

Different styles, varied senses of humor… The winner from this group could be the “comedian of our lives.”

The Penguin - Colin Farrell — The Penguin – Colin Farrell

Outstanding Limited / Anthology Series

The nominees include shows like The Penguin, Adolescence, and Black Mirror. The Penguin is particularly attracting attention.

Outstanding Television Movie

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
The Gorge
Mountainhead
Nonnas
Rebel Ridge

Emmy values not just series, but mini-films too.

RuPaul’s Drag Race - Netflix — RuPaul’s Drag Race / Netflix

Reality and Talk Shows

Reality: The Amazing Race, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Survivor, Top Chef, The Traitors
Talk: The Daily Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

And what about those who don’t want the lulz?

Notable Acting Nominations

Drama – Lead Actress: Kathy Bates (Matlock), Britt Lower (Severance), Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us)
Drama – Lead Actor: Pedro Pascal, Adam Scott, Sterling K. Brown
Comedy – Lead Actress: Quinta Brunson, Ayo Edebiri, Jean Smart
Comedy – Lead Actor: Seth Rogen, Jeremy Allen White, Jason Segel

This list of actors shows just how diverse the competition is.

Funny Detail: Harrison Ford’s First Nomination!

Ford, at 83, received his first-ever Emmy nomination for the series Shrinking. Unbelievable but true! After playing a Cowboy, he’s now earning acclaim as a therapist on screen.

Why Are These Nominees Important?

The Emmys reward not just popularity but also “artistic quality.” This year, the streaming era has completely dominated. So, we might be right when we say, “Watching TV costs money…”

Solar System Theory: The Severance-White Lotus Conflict

Severance with 27 nominations and The White Lotus with 24 is like a mini-galaxy war. Is Netflix not in the middle at all? Well, we’re not Blackberry; we’ll experience this live.

Conclusion: The Red Carpet Is Brighter, The Formats Are Faster

The 77th Emmy Nominees reflect today’s perfectionist and diversity-focused TV universe. As always, series enthusiasts are asking, “Who will win?” But remember: this is a celebration. Kerry Russell, Pedro Pascal, Seth Rogen… They are all part of our lives beyond the screen.

Regardless of the outcome, mark September 14th on your calendar, prepare the popcorn, and get ready for a grand TV feast while Nate Bargatze makes you laugh.