The 2025 Emmy nominations are here! ‘Severance’ leads with 27 nods — explore the full list of top contenders, surprises, and snubs in this year’s biggest TV celebration.
The suspense is over. The nominations for the 2025 Emmy Awards have been made public, and there is a lot to talk about. The big winner from this year is Apple TV+’s Severance, which is an imaginative and terrifying workplace sci-fi series that secured 27 nominations, making 2025 one of the most competitive Emmy years in recent memory.
Severance Leads the Pack With 27 Nominations
Severance, from Apple TV+, has received rave reviews before. This year, the darkly dystopian series has outdone itself by leading the Emmy nominations, receiving 27 nominations, including:
Outstanding Drama Series
Lead Actor in a Drama Series – Adam Scott
Supporting Actress in a Drama Series – Patricia Clarkson
The show earned nominations in the Directing and Writing categories.
The worldwide success of Severance’s intricate story and visual design, combined with the excellent performances from the entire cast and crew, has cemented its status as a success at Apple TV+, even for Indian viewers streaming.
In the race for 2024 Emmy nominations, HBO’s Strongest Memory series,
The Penguin, a noir drama set in the world of Matt Reeves‘ The Batman, received 24 nominations. Colin Farrell, nearly unrecognizable as Oswald Cobblepot in the show, was nominated for Lead Actor in a Limited Series, and The Penguin earned nominations for:
Outstanding Limited Series
Cinematography
Costume Design
Makeup and Visual Effects
At this stage, The Penguin, with its 24 nominations, seems to be demonstrating that superhero content can be considered prestige television, thought-provoking, especially in a dark, cinematic style.
Some other major nominees: The normal suspects, and a few pleasant surprises
Like Severance and The Penguin, there are a few more series that might show up in multiple categories:
HBO’s The White Lotus (Season 3)
21 nominations; Best Supporting Actress for Jennifer Coolidge.
Shot in Kyoto, Japan, so some fresh cultural approach.
Netflix’s The Crown (Final Season)
18 nominations; Best Actress for Queen Elizabeth II, Imelda Staunton.
Historic costumes and a grand farewell earned praise from critics
Amazon Prime Video’s The Boys (Season 4)
15 nominations.
Expanded into more than just visual effects categories, Best Supporting Actor for Antony Starr.
Watch For First-Time Nominees In 2025
This year brought some new faces and series onto the Emmy map with a vengeance, particularly with the youth and international community.
FX’s The Bear: A sleeper hit about a high-stakes kitchen with Jeremy Allen White. 13 nominations.
Netflix’s Baby Reindeer: Based on a true story, this emotionally raw drama received 10 nominations.
Hulu’s Shōgun: A lush look at Japanese epics, nominated for Best Limited Series and for Best Direction.
Snubs That Upset Fans
No Emmy season is without controversy, and 2025 will be no exception. Here are a few major surprises that left fans outraged online:
Zendaya somehow missed a Best Actress nomination for her critically acclaimed performance in Euphoria.
Succession, which aired its last season the previous year, was expected to be the big winner, but received far fewer nominations than expected.
Wednesday: Despite going viral, receiving a strong fan following, and huge amounts of goodwill from Netflix subscribers, Wednesday could only muster category nominations.
Rising Global Viewership
Though Emmys are American awards shows, Indian viewership seems to drive streaming success. According to a Statista report in 2024, India is now in the top 3 international markets for Netflix and Prime Video.
A Year of Changing Power and Global Impact
The 2025 Emmy nominations represent a watershed moment in the story of television, an affirmation of creative diversity, streaming technology, and global reach through viewing power. The examples of Severance and The Penguin suggest that darker, more complex storytelling is garnering more and more audience engagement.
As we gear up for Emmy night, one thing is certain — it is no longer just a night for stars in Hollywood, but a night for stars in India too! Indian viewers are watching, voting, tweeting, texting, and defining the conversation around the awards as well!
FAQs
1. What is the most-nominated show at the 2025 Emmy Awards?
Severance has the most nominations at 27, making it the most nominated show this year.
2. Where can I watch Severance in India?
You can stream Severance on Apple TV+, available on web, app, and smart TVs.
3. Why is The Penguin a strong contender?
It has great storytelling, cinematic quality, and Colin Farrell’s performance is definitely Emmy-worthy.
4. Were any Indian shows nominated?
While Indian shows didn’t receive any nominations this year, we are happy to see Indian talent still recognized behind the scenes, specifically in the fields of technical categories.
5. Which streaming service had the highest number of nominations overall?
HBO and Apple TV+ both had the most nominations overall, followed closely by Netflix and Amazon Prime.
6. What categories does The Crown compete in this year?
The Crown is nominated for Best Drama Series, Best Actress, Costume Design, and more.
7. Why is there controversy surrounding Zendaya’s absence?
A. Since Zendaya’s performance in Euphoria was famous for her incredible performance, it has shocked and angered fans and critics alike that she didn’t get nominated.