The Television Academy has officially dropped the 2025 Emmy nominations, and fan-favourite shows like Severance, The White Lotus, The Bear, and Adolescence are leading the pack. The announcement, made today in Los Angeles, has sparked major conversation across the entertainment world — and Kenyan viewers are locked in.
Highlights:
- Severance, The White Lotus, and The Bear dominate major categories
- Newcomers like The Pitt and Adolescence make strong Emmy debuts
- The 77th Emmy Awards will air on September 14, 2025, on CBS and Paramount+
- Nate Bargatze is set to host the live ceremony in Los Angeles
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In the drama categories, Severance continues its award season dominance, bagging nominations for Outstanding Drama Series along with acting nods for Adam Scott and Britt Lower. It’s joined by The White Lotus, The Last of Us, The Pitt, and Andor, which all secured multiple nominations.
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey earned recognition for their roles in The Last of Us, while The Pitt newcomer Noah Wyle got a surprise nomination that has fans buzzing.
Over in comedy, The Bear roared into the spotlight once again with nominations for Best Comedy, Lead Actor Jeremy Allen White, and several supporting actors. Abbott Elementary and Hacks also returned strong, with Quinta Brunson and Jean Smart earning acting nods. New shows like Nobody Wants This surprised with nominations for Adam Brody and Kristen Bell in lead comedy roles.
The limited series category saw fierce competition, with Adolescence and The Penguin leading nominations. The Netflix series Dying for Sex and true-crime drama Monsters also made an impact.
Performances by high-profile stars like Kathy Bates, Keri Russell, and Sterling K. Brown in their respective categories added prestige to this year’s slate.
The 77th Emmy Awards will be held on September 14, 2025, and broadcast live from the Peacock Theater in LA. Comedian Nate Bargatze will host the ceremony, which will be available on CBS and Paramount+.
As global TV continues to evolve, which Emmy-nominated show is topping your must-watch list?
