On September 14, 2025, the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles hosted one of television’s most prestigious nights: the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. Evaluating productions aired between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025, the ceremony featured both anticipated triumphs and surprising outcomes.
A Night of Records and Surprises
Among the shows dominating the awards season, Severance stood out with a record 27 nominations, making it the most talked-about production of the evening. However, when the awards were handed out, a different name took the top spot: The Studio. The series broke the record for the most Emmy wins in a single season in the comedy category, opening a new chapter in television history.
In the limited/anthology series category, Adolescence delivered a strong performance with six awards.
Drama Category Showdown
Outstanding Drama Series: The Pitt
This result overshadowed Severance, a favorite for many, and became a highlight of the night. Other strong contenders included The Last of Us, The White Lotus, and Paradise.
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle from The Pitt took home the award. The nominee list featured heavyweights like Adam Scott (Severance), Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us), and Gary Oldman (Slow Horses).
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Britt Lower, the rising star of Severance, earned acclaim for this year’s performance.
Supporting Roles:
Supporting Actor: Tramell Tillman from Severance.
Supporting Actress: Katherine LaNasa from The Pitt.
A New Classic in Comedy: The Studio
Outstanding Comedy Series: The Studio.
In this category, popular shows like Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, and Only Murders in the Building were nominated.
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Seth Rogen marked a career milestone with The Studio. Nominees included Jeremy Allen White, Jason Segel, and Martin Short.
The rise of The Studio‘s performers in the female acting categories was notable; the series’ success resonated not just in writing and direction but also in acting performances.
Anthology and Limited Series
Outstanding Limited Series: Adolescence.
The production, which won six awards, stood out for both its dramatic power and technical excellence.
Notes from the Night
The Studio was hailed as a representative of a new era in comedy.
Severance, though falling short of expectations in awards, gained prestige from Britt Lower and Tramell Tillman’s wins.
The Pitt emerged as the biggest winner in the drama category, with victories for best series and lead performances.
Conclusion
The 77th Emmy Awards once again demonstrated how rich television has become in terms of both creativity and diversity. The emergence of surprise names alongside traditional favorites reminded us of how quickly balances are shifting in the TV world. This year’s Emmys, with their records and unexpected victories, seem poised to be talked about for a long time.
