Emmys 2025 winners list: Adolescence triumphs, Severance falls short
This year’s television awards ceremony highlighted not just the winners but also the uneven journeys of acclaimed series. Some dominated in nominations but left with little, while others scored big with fewer chances on the ballot, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
Adolescence
In contrast, Adolescence dominated the limited series field. It won Best Limited Series, Lead Actor for Stephen Graham, Supporting Actress for Erin Doherty, Supporting Actor for Owen Cooper, and Directing for Philip Barantini. With five wins, it became the night’s biggest overall victor.
The Pitt
The Pitt turned major nominations into three significant wins: Best Drama Series and Lead Actor for Noah Wyle. Katherine LaNasa also added Supporting Actress in a drama series, making the show one of the night’s strongest performers.
The Studio
Comedy was dominated by The Studio, which turned its nominations into a commanding performance: Best Comedy Series, Lead Actor for Seth Rogen, and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy. Kathryn Hahn and Catherine O’Hara were nominated in Supporting Actress but lost out.
Severance
Apple TV+’s dystopian drama Severance was among the most nominated shows, with nods across acting, writing, and directing. Yet it only secured two acting trophies: Britt Lower as Lead Actress in a Drama and Tramell Tillman as Supporting Actor in a drama series.
The Penguin
HBO’s The Penguin secured Cristin Milioti’s win for Lead Actress. Still, Colin Farrell lost in the Lead Actor in a Limited Series category. The show also missed out in Supporting Actress, where Deirdre O’Connell competed, and in directing, where both Helen Shaver and Jennifer Getzinger had been nominated.
Slow Horses
Gary Oldman’s acclaimed turn in Slow Horses did not bring him the Lead Actor award. Slow Horses avoided going home empty-handed thanks to Adam Randall’s victory for Directing in a Drama Series. His work triumphed over a competitive slate that included Janus Metz (Andor), Amanda Marsalis and John Wells (The Pitt), Jessica Lee and Ben Stiller (Severance), and Mike White (The White Lotus).
The Last of Us
One of the year’s most-watched series, The Last of Us had high-profile nominations for Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. Yet, it left without a single award.
The White Lotus
The White Lotus once again arrived with multiple nominations in acting categories and directing, but walked away empty-handed.
The Bear
The critical darling The Bear had nods across acting and directing, yet walked away empty-handed.
Black Mirror
Charlie Brooker’s anthology series was nominated for writing and acting but did not secure a victory.
Earlier, Kazinform News Agency reported on weekend viewing options - “Severance,” “Rocco and His Brothers,” and “Ne Zha”.