It’s a battle between doctors and refiners.
TV’s biggest night is here, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze. The 2025 Emmys has several big races to keep an eye out for Sept. 14.
AppleTV’s sci-fi thriller “Severance” leads the pack with 27 nominations.
HBO’s “The Penguin” follows with 24 nods, and Seth Rogen’s comedy “The Studio” and HBO’s dramedy “The White Lotus” both follow with 23 nominations. Medical drama “The Pitt” also emerged as a dark horse, earning a respectable 13 nominations, which could upset “Severance’s” domination.
To be eligible for the 77th annual Emmys, shows need to have premiered between June 1, 2024, and May 31.
Here are The Post’s predictions for who will take home trophies.
Drama Series
“The White Lotus”
“Severance”
“The Pitt”
“Andor”
“The Last of Us”
“The Diplomat”
“Paradise”
“Slow Horses”
Winner: “Severance.” It’s possible “The Pitt” will upset “Severance,” but in its buzzy second season, the AppleTV+ thriller hardly had a sophomore slump. It was firing on all cylinders, blending plot intrigue with showstopping performances from its all-star cast. When it seems like everything is a reboot or a sequel, “Severance” stands out as unique and singular, and it’s firmly established as a watercooler conversation piece.
Comedy Series
“Hacks”
“The Bear”
“Abbott Elementary”
“The Studio”
“Only Murders in the Building”
“Nobody Wants This”
“Shrinking”
“What We Do in the Shadows”
Winner: “The Studio.” It would be nice for “What We Do In the Shadows” to win for its final season. And, it’s possible that awards darling “The Bear” will once again steal the trophy from a real comedy show – as the restaurant drama is not a comedy, despite continuously getting nominated in that category. But, “The Studio” was the talk of the town this year. Hollywood loves a story about itself, and everyone was abuzz about the clever Seth Rogen AppleTV+ comedy.
Actor in a Drama Series
Adam Scott, “Severance”
Noah Wyle, “The Pitt”
Sterling K. Brown, “Paradise”
Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses”
Pedro Pascal, “The Last of Us”
Winner: Noah Wyle. Adam Scott was great in “Severance” and if he wins, it would be deserved. It’s also possible that Pascal will get recognition for his swan song, as this was his final season on “The Last of Us.” But, it feels like Wyle’s time to shine. “The Pitt” came out of nowhere and became a word of mouth sensation, with Wyle as the face of the HBO Max medical drama. Plus, everyone likes a comeback story, and Wyle hasn’t made headlines since “ER.”
Actress in a Drama Series
Kathy Bates, “Matlock”
Bella Ramsey, “The Last of Us”
Britt Lower, “Severance”
Sharon Horgan, “Bad Sisters”
Keri Russell, “The Diplomat”
Winner: Britt Lower. This one may be a bloodbath between Lower and Bates, but Lower is more likely to bring home the win. In Season 2 of “Severance,” Lower expertly played two different characters: her “outie,” duplicitous scion Helena Eagan, and her rebellious “innie,” Helly R. She masterfully toggled the dual role. Plus, considering she was an unknown before the show premiered, Lower showed that she’s a force to be reckoned with.
Actor in a Comedy Series
Jeremy Allen White, “The Bear”
Seth Rogen, “The Studio”
Martin Short, “Only Murders in the Building”
Adam Brody, “Nobody Wants This”
Jason Segel, “Shrinking”
Winner: Seth Rogen. In this slick series that lit up social media chatter, “The Studio” rehabilitated Rogen’s image from his stoner-bro comedy days to a more sophisticated comedic actor. It’s not necessarily a comeback, as he’s continuously been in the spotlight. But it does show a surprising level of depth and skill that many people never guessed Rogen had. Hollywood loves a story about itself, and it also loves a transformed image – Rogen and “The Studio” offer both.
Actress in a Comedy Series
Jean Smart, “Hacks”
Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear”
Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary”
Uzo Aduba, “The Residence”
Kristen Bell, “Nobody Wants This”
Winner: Jean Smart. The Emmys has historically showered “Hacks” and Smart with adulation, as she also won in 2021, 2022 and 2024. There’s no reason for that to change. Although the other actresses in this category are solid, there’s nothing stand-out enough this year to topple Smart’s place on the throne. She’ll continue to reign supreme.
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Walton Goggins, “The White Lotus”
Jason Isaacs, “The White Lotus”
Sam Rockwell, “The White Lotus”
John Turturro, “Severance”
Tramell Tillman, “Severance”
Zach Cherry, “Severance”
James Marsden, “Paradise”
Winner: Walton Goggins. Tillman emerged from obscurity to become a star with his role in “Severance,” so he could end up with the win. It’s also possible all the “White Lotus” co-stars will cancel each other out. But, Goggins dominated the buzz this year to such an extent that he prompted headlines about receding hairlines now being sexy. His “The White Lotus” performance wasn’t necessarily a career-best, but the “Fallout” actor has been an underrated top character actor for years, in shows like “The Shield,” “Justified,” and “The Righteous Gemstones” without enough recognition. It’s about time he got his flowers.
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Aimee Lou Wood, “The White Lotus”
Parker Posey, “The White Lotus”
Carrie Coon, “The White Lotus”
Natasha Rothwell, “The White Lotus”
Patricia Arquette, “Severance”
Katherine LaNasa, “The Pitt”
Julianne Nicholson, “Paradise”
Winner: Carrie Coon. Coon is a Hollywood pro who has been doing stellar work for over a decade, and it’s criminal that she didn’t earn a nod for her performance in an earlier HBO series, “The Leftovers.” Finally, the wider world is seeing her talent. Her monologue at the end of “The White Lotus” gave much needed structure and emotional resonance to an otherwise chaotic (if entertaining) season. She’s among the best small screen actresses working today, and it would be silly if she wasn’t the winner.
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Ike Barinholtz, “The Studio”
Ebon Moss-Bachrach, “The Bear”
Michael Urie, “Shrinking”
Harrison Ford, “Shrinking”
Colman Domingo, “The Four Seasons”
Jeff Hiller, “Somebody Somewhere”
Bowen Yang, “Saturday Night Live”
Winner: Harrison Ford. This is Ford’s first Emmy nomination, at 83 – so if anyone else wins, it’ll be a crying shame. They’ll get their moment another time. The “Indiana Jones” star has had a legendary career that deserves trophies, and his performance in “Shrinking” is worthy.
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Liza Colón-Zayas, “The Bear”
Hannah Einbinder, “Hacks”
Kathryn Hahn, “The Studio”
Catherine O’Hara, “The Studio”
Janelle James, “Abbott Elementary”
Sheryl Lee Ralph, “Abbott Elementary”
Jessica Williams, “Shrinking”
Winner: Kathryn Hahn. The comedy is likely to dominate this year’s ceremony, and while it’s possible that Hahn will be upstaged by her co-star, Catherine O’Hara, Hahn is the more obvious winner, with a meatier role. Her kooky turn as a marketing exec was attention-grabbing. Plus, similar to fellow contenders Goggins, Coon and Ford, she’s been turning in good work for years without winning an Emmy. It’s time.
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
“The Penguin”
“Adolescence”
“Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”
“Dying for Sex”
“Black Mirror”
Winner: “Adolescence.” This riveting and disturbing series was this year’s “Baby Reindeer,” in the sense that it came out of nowhere and became a sensation. That worked out well for the latter show, as it won a boatload of Emmys last year. So it’s likely to work out for “Adolescence,” too. It’s topical – about a teen boy who is accused of committing a shocking act of violence – and it’s filmed in an elevated artsy way, with one continuous take.
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Colin Farrell, “The Penguin”
Stephen Graham, “Adolescence”
Jake Gyllenhaal, “Presumed Innocent”
Brian Tyree Henry, “Dope Thief”
Cooper Koch, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”
Winner: Colin Farrell. While “Adolescence” will likely win the big prize, Farrell will still beat Graham, out of sheer star power. Farrell has been a stellar actor for decades, and he only seems to get better with age. He literally transforms himself into an unrecognizable mobster in “The Penguin.”
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Michelle Williams, “Dying for Sex”
Cristin Milioti, “The Penguin”
Meghann Fahy, “Sirens”
Rashida Jones, “Black Mirror”
Cate Blanchett, “Disclaimer”
Winner: Michelle Williams. Milioti might win since “The Penguin” was a buzzier show, and that would be a well deserved choice. But, it’s likely to be Williams, who is a more recognizable fixture on the awards circuit, and stood out with her fearless performance as a woman pursuing pleasure in the face of her impending death in the offbeat “Dying for Sex.”
The 2025 Emmys ceremony will be broadcast live on CBS at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14, from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
