Apple TV+’s psychological thriller Severance is officially this year’s Emmy frontrunner, racking up 27 nominations for its gripping second season — more than any other show.
The acclaimed series, executive produced and largely directed by Ben Stiller, landed major nods including Outstanding Drama Series, while lead stars Adam Scott and Britt Lower scored nominations in their respective acting categories. The series also cleaned up in supporting and guest categories, with John Turturro, Patricia Arquette, Zach Cherry, Tramell Tillman, Jane Alexander, Gwendoline Christie, and Merritt Wever all earning recognition.
Severance faces tough competition for Best Drama, going head-to-head with The Last of Us, Andor, The White Lotus, and The Diplomat, among others.
Other Big Contenders
• The Penguin, the noir-inspired Batman spin-off starring Colin Farrell, picked up 24 nominations, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. Farrell is nominated for Best Actor in a Limited Series, while Cristin Milioti and Deirdre O’Connell received supporting nods.
• The White Lotus continues its reign with 23 nominations, including a sweep across acting categories with Carrie Coon, Jason Isaacs, Sam Rockwell, and Natasha Rothwell all making the cut.
• The Studio, a comedy series from Seth Rogen, also earned 23 nods, with Rogen himself up for Best Actor in a Comedy Series.
Top Nominees in Major Categories
Outstanding Drama Series
• Severance
• The White Lotus
• The Last of Us
• The Diplomat
• Slow Horses
• Paradise
• The Pitt
• Andor
Outstanding Comedy Series
• The Bear
• Abbott Elementary
• Hacks
• The Studio
• Shrinking
• Only Murders in the Building
• Nobody Wants This
• What We Do in the Shadows
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
• The Penguin
• Adolescence
• Black Mirror
• Dying for Sex
• Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Standout Acting Categories
Lead Actor – Drama
• Adam Scott (Severance)
• Sterling K. Brown (Paradise)
• Gary Oldman (Slow Horses)
• Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us)
• Noah Wyle (The Pitt)
Lead Actress – Drama
• Britt Lower (Severance)
• Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us)
• Kathy Bates (Matlock)
• Sharon Horgan (Bad Sisters)
• Keri Russell (The Diplomat)
Lead Actor – Limited Series
• Colin Farrell (The Penguin)
• Jake Gyllenhaal (Presumed Innocent)
• Stephen Graham (Adolescence)
• Brian Tyree Henry (Dope Thief)
• Cooper Koch (Monsters)
Lead Actress – Limited Series
• Cristin Milioti (The Penguin)
• Cate Blanchett (Disclaimer)
• Michelle Williams (Dying for Sex)
• Rashida Jones (Black Mirror)
• Meghann Fahy (Sirens)
Lead Actor – Comedy
• Jeremy Allen White (The Bear)
• Seth Rogen (The Studio)
• Adam Brody (Nobody Wants This)
• Jason Segel (Shrinking)
• Martin Short (Only Murders)
Lead Actress – Comedy
• Ayo Edebiri (The Bear)
• Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary)
• Jean Smart (Hacks)
• Kristen Bell (Nobody Wants This)
• Uzo Aduba (The Residence)
The 2025 Emmy Awards ceremony will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on September 14, with comedian Nate Bargatze set to host.
Stay tuned — this year’s Emmys are shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent memory.
