Emmys 2025: Leading Nominations Go to Severance, The Penguin, and The White Lotus

Mon Oct 20 2025 09:48:50 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

Major shows and actors vie for top honors as the 2025 Emmy nominations are unveiled.

This year's Emmy nominations showcase an impressive lineup with Severance, The Penguin, and The White Lotus taking the lead, highlighting a strong year for television drama and comedy. Significant nominations include Britt Lower for Severance and Quinta Brunson, who shines in Abbott Elementary. RuPaul also breaks records with his overwhelming nomination count for RuPaul's Drag Race, while Harrison Ford marks a career milestone with his first nomination at 83. The ceremony is set for September 14 in Los Angeles.

The nominations reflect the evolving landscape of television, with Severance and The Penguin notably leading the pack with 27 and 24 nominations, respectively. Additionally, The White Lotus and others join the bustling competition across various categories ranging from drama to comedy.

In the major categories, top contenders for Outstanding Drama Series include Severance and The Last of Us, contending against other powerhouse entries like Andor and Paradise. Meanwhile, in the comedy realm, Abbott Elementary and Shrinking fight for the spotlight alongside The Bear and Hacks.

The limited series section is bolstered by titles such as Adolescence and Black Mirror, while acting nominations shine the spotlight on esteemed actors like Gary Oldman and Pedro Pascal alongside newcomers like Britt Lower and Jeremy Allen White.

Supporting roles also garner attention, with notable performances from Patricia Arquette and Walton Goggins vying for accolades. The reality competition segment sees RuPaul's Drag Race as a leading force, continuing its legacy in the awards circuit.

As the industry highlights stellar achievements over the past year, the Emmy Awards promises an engaging and spirited ceremony, paying tribute to the best in television on September 14, 2025.