Just hit pause on your morning—and breathe it in: the Emmy nominations are here, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons ever. Whether you live for drama, comedy, limited series, or those addictive reality and talk shows, the sneak peek at this year’s contenders is packed with both familiar favorites and bold newcomers.
📅 Important Dates to Know
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Nominees announced: July 15, 2025, co-hosted live by Brenda Song and Harvey Guillén Rotten TomatoesIndia Today+9People.com+9New York Post+9
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Creative Arts Emmys: Scheduled for September 6–7, 2025 Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3
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Main Ceremony: September 14, 2025, at Peacock Theater in LA, hosted by Nate Bargatze, airing on CBS and Paramount+ People.com+10Teen Vogue+10Wikipedia+10
🏆 Who’s Leading the Pack?
Drama Series
Turtle your bets because Severance leads with a whopping 27 nominations, followed by The White Lotus—both continuing their awards dominance India Today+13Teen Vogue+13The Daily Beast+13. Other powerhouse shows nominated include The Last of Us, Andor, Slow Horses, and The Diplomat Wikipedia+15The Guardian+15Vulture+15.
Notable acting nods:
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Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us), Adam Scott (Severance), and Sterling K. Brown (Paradise) for Lead Actor India Today+4The Daily Beast+4The Guardian+4People.com+5WCVB+5Rotten Tomatoes+5
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Bella Ramsey, Kathy Bates, Keri Russell also lead the Lead Actress category Wikipedia+15WCVB+15New York Post+15
Comedy Series
A new favorite emerges with The Studio (a Seth Rogen–led satire) matching first-season Emmy nomination history with 23 nods KOAT+11Vulture+11The Daily Beast+11. Other top comedies include The Bear, Abbott Elementary, Hacks, Shrinking, Only Murders in the Building, and What We Do in the Shadows Teen Vogue+13Vulture+13Wikipedia+13.
Acting highlights:
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Jeremy Allen White (The Bear) and Seth Rogen (The Studio) for lead actors
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Quinta Brunson and Ayo Edebiri in the running for Lead Actress The Washington Post+5WCVB+5Rotten Tomatoes+5
Limited/Anthology Series
The Penguin leads the charge with 24 nominations, while Adolescence picks up 13 nods. Black Mirror, Dying for Sex, and Netflix’s true crime Monsters: The Lyle & Erik Menendez Story are also in the mix .
Standouts:
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Colin Farrell (The Penguin) and Cate Blanchett (Disclaimer) top the acting nominations Wikipedia+9WCVB+9The Guardian+9
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Javier Bardem earns his first Emmy nod in Supporting Actor for Monsters—a milestone for Spanish actors abc7chicago.com+14ElHuffPost+14Reddit+14
Reality & Talk Shows
Fan favorites like RuPaul’s Drag Race, The Amazing Race, Survivor, Top Chef, The Traitors, The Daily Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert all make the list Vulture+11AP News+11KOAT+11
🤔 What This All Means
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Streaming is stealing the show – Apple TV+ and HBO Max dominate the list, showing old-school broadcast isn’t obsolete .
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New voices rising – The Studio’s record-breaking freshman success signals a bold shift in comedic storytelling.
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Star power holds strong – Pedro Pascal, Quinta Brunson, Colin Farrell, and others show that both TV veterans and Netflix newcomers can shine.
🌟 Final Take: Why This Emmy Season Feels Special
This year’s nominations feel like celebration of both innovative risk-takers (like Severance and The Studio) and beloved mainstays (The White Lotus, Abbott Elementary). It’s a snapshot of the best of streaming and broadcast, drama and comedy, scripted and unscripted—all reflected in one dazzling lineup.
Plus, the inclusion of Spanish talent like Javier Bardem shows the Emmys are growing more global—and more exciting—every year.
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