A Night of Drama Excellence
The drama categories were headlined by The Pitt, which not only took home Best Drama Series but also gave Noah Wyle the award for Lead Actor in a Drama Series. His performance stood out among strong contenders including Sterling K Brown (Paradise), Gary Oldman (Slow Horses), Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us), and Adam Scott (Severance).
The Lead Actress in a Drama Series went to Britt Lower for Severance, outshining Kathy Bates (Matlock), Sharon Horgan (Bad Sisters), Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us), and Keri Russell (The Diplomat). In supporting roles, Tramell Tillman from Severance clinched Supporting Actor, while Katherine LaNasa from The Pitt scored Supporting Actress, besting heavyweight ensembles from The White Lotus, Paradise, and Severance.
Comedy That Made Us Laugh and Think
On the comedy front, The Studio emerged victorious as Best Comedy Series. Seth Rogen not only starred but also shone as Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, beating Jason Segel (Shrinking), Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building), Jeremy Allen White (The Bear), and Adam Brody (Nobody Wants This).
The evergreen Jean Smart continued her dominance with Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Hacks. Supporting awards saw Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere) winning Supporting Actor, while Hannah Einbinder (Hacks) triumphed in Supporting Actress, surpassing notable names like Kathryn Hahn (The Studio), Catherine O’Hara (The Studio), and Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary).
Limited Series Triumphs and Record Breakers
Adolescence became the night’s biggest sensation in the limited series category, winning Best Limited or Anthology Series. Stephen Graham bagged Lead Actor, overcoming Colin Farrell (The Penguin), Jake Gyllenhaal (Presumed Innocent), Bryan Tyree Henry (Dope Thief), and Cooper Koch (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story).
Cristin Milioti made headlines by winning Lead Actress in a Limited Series for The Penguin, beating Cate Blanchett (Disclaimer), Meghann Fahy (Sirens), Rashida Jones (Black Mirror), and Michelle Williams (Dying for Sex).
Owen Cooper created history with his Supporting Actor win for Adolescence, marking a breakthrough moment for young performers. Erin Doherty also lifted Supporting Actress for Adolescence, in a tough category featuring Ruth Negga (Presumed Innocent), Deirdre O’Connell (The Penguin), and Chloë Sevigny (Monsters).
Variety, Specials, and More
The variety categories remained strong with Last Week Tonight with John Oliver once again dominating scripted variety. The Late Show With Stephen Colbert was crowned Best Talk Series, while SNL 50: The Anniversary Special celebrated its milestone with the Best Variety Special (Live) honor.
A Defining Year for Television
The 2025 Emmys highlighted the sheer diversity of modern television. With The Pitt redefining drama, The Studio blending sharp writing with comedy, and Adolescence proving the cultural impact of limited series, the awards showcased bold storytelling and groundbreaking performances. Historic wins from Owen Cooper and Cristin Milioti added emotional weight to the night, marking this edition of the Emmys as one for the history books.
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