2025 Emmy Nominations Announced: See the Full List

As a film enthusiast looking back, summers in the era of traditional broadcast TV were considered off-seasons, with the new television year kicking off in September, signaled by the annual Emmy Awards. Fast forward to today, and the landscape of television has drastically changed, yet one constant remains – the timeless tradition of the Emmys. So here we are, eagerly awaiting the announcement of this year’s Emmy nominees!

In this lineup, you’ll find the familiar faces: Hacks, The Bear, Severance, and The White Lotus. This year, some fresh nominees are making their debut, such as HBO Max’s The Pitt and The Penguin, Disney+ presents Andor, and Apple TV+’s The Studio.

The nominees have been listed. The winners will be declared at the 77th Primetime Emmys, scheduled for September 14th. This event, hosted by Nate Bargatze, will be broadcast on CBS television this year and can also be streamed on Paramount+.

Best Drama Series

Andor
The Diplomat
The Last of Us
Paradise
The Pitt
Severance
Slow Horses
The White Lotus

Best Comedy Series

1. Abbott Elementary: School Life at Abbott Elementary School
2. The Bear: The Chef’s Struggles at The Bear Restaurant
3. Hacks: Jokes and Comedy Writers’ Lives
4. Nobody Wants This: No One Wants This Job (or Nobody is Interested in This)
5. Only Murders in the Building: Just a Few Murder Mysteries in an Apartment Building
6. Shrinking: Life as a Therapist Who is Reducing Herself
7. The Studio: Life Behind the Scenes at The Studio
8. What We Do in the Shadows: What We Get Up To in the Shadows (or Our Activities in the Shadows)

Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

1. Adam Brody: Nobody’s Clamoring for This

2. Seth Rogen: The Creative Workplace (or The Production Studio)

3. Jason Segel: Reducing Sizes (or Shrinking Down)

4. Martin Short: The Building of Murders (or Only the Building Murders)

5. Jeremy Allen White: Guardian of the Kitchen (or Kitchen Protector)

Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Sterling K. Brown stars in “Heaven’s Paradise”

Gary Oldman features in “Cautious Horses”

Pedro Pascal is seen in “The End of Us”

Adam Scott plays the lead in “Divorce: The Series”

Noah Wyle appears in “The Steel Fortress

Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Uzo Aduba is featured in “The Residence”

Kristen Bell stars in “Nobody Wants This”

Quinta Brunson appears in “Abbott Elementary”

Ayo Edebiri plays a role in “The Bear”

Jean Smart headlines “Hacks

Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Actress Kathy Bates is known for her role in the series “Matlock”, whereas Sharon Horgan gained fame for her character in “Bad Sisters”. Britt Lower can be seen on “Severance”, and Bella Ramsey is recognized from “The Last of Us”. Keri Russell, on the other hand, plays a significant part in “The Diplomat”.

Best Limited or Anthology Series

Adolescence
Black Mirror
Dying for Sex
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
The Penguin

Best Lead Actor in a Limited/Anthology Series or Movie

1. Colin Farrell plays the role of ‘The Penguin’

2. Stephen Graham takes on the character of ‘Adolescence’

3. Jake Gyllenhaal is depicted as ‘Presumed Innocent’

4. Brian Tyree Henry portrays the character ‘Dope Thief’

5. Cooper Koch is known for his role in ‘Monsters: The Story of Lyle and Erik Menendez’ (alternatively, ‘The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’)

Best Lead Actress in a Limited/Anthology Series or Movie

Actress Cate Blanchett stars in “Disclaimer”.
Actress Meghann Fahy features in “Sirens”.
Actress Rashida Jones appears in “Black Mirror”.
Actress Cristin Milioti is seen in “The Penguin”.
Actress Michelle Williams plays the lead in “Dying for Sex”.

Best Talk Series

The Daily Show
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Ike Barinholtz stars in “The Studio”
Colman Domingo appears in “The Four Seasons”
Harrison Ford is featured in “Shrinking”
Jeff Hiller can be seen on “Somebody Somewhere”
Ebon Moss-Bachrach is part of the cast for “The Bear”
Michael Urie and Michael Urie are both included in “Shrinking”
Bowen Yang performs on “Saturday Night Live”

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Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Zach Cherry – Star of “Severance”
Walton Goggins – Actor in “The White Lotus”
Jason Isaacs – Also in “The White Lotus”
James Marsden – Featured in “Paradise”
Sam Rockwell – Another cast member of “The White Lotus”
Tramell Tillman – Appears in “Severance”
John Turturro – Starring in “Severance

Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Anthology

As a cinephile penning my thoughts on the latest lineup of captivating performances, allow me to highlight four standout actors gracing our screens this season.

First, Javier Bardem, in “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” delivers a chilling portrayal that will leave you questioning the true nature of evil. Next, Bill Camp shines as the embattled lawyer in “Presumed Innocent.” His nuanced performance adds depth to a gripping tale of justice and deceit.

Owen Cooper captivates audiences with his raw talent in “Adolescence,” offering a fresh perspective on the trials and tribulations of youth. Rob Delaney, too, delivers a powerful performance in “Dying for Sex.” His comedic timing and emotional depth make for an unforgettable viewing experience.

Lastly, Peter Sarsgaard returns to our screens in “Presumed Innocent” with another masterful performance. He deftly navigates the complexities of his character, creating a suspenseful atmosphere that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Each actor brings something unique and compelling to their respective roles, making this season a must-watch for any film enthusiast.

Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Actresses starring in various shows:

* Liza Colon-Zayas in “The Bear”
* Hannah Einbinder in “Hacks”
* Kathryn Hahn in “The Studio” (shared with Catherine O’Hara)
* Janelle James in “Abbott Elementary”
* Both Catherine O’Hara and Kathryn Hahn in “The Studio”
* Sheryl Lee Ralph in “Abbott Elementary”
* Jessica Williams in “Shrinking

Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

1. Patricia Arquette: Star of Severance

2. Carrie Coon: Lead actress in The White Lotus

3. Katherine LaNasa: Actress from The Pitt

4. Julianne Nicholson: Cast member of Sinatra

5. Parker Posey: Appears in The White Lotus

6. Natasha Rothwell: Starring in The White Lotus

7. Aimee Lou Wood: Acts in The White Lotus

Best Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series

1. Erin Doherty stars in “Youth”

2. Ruth Negga features in “Assumed Innocent”

3. Deirdre O’Connell is seen in “The Penguin Tale”

4. Chloe Sevigny plays a role in “Monsters: The Story of Lyle and Erik Menendez”

5. Jenny Slate acts in “Yearning for Intimacy”

6. Christine Tremarco also stars in “Youth”

The 10 Weirdest Ways Actors Were Written Off of TV Shows

1. Charlie Sheen, Two and a Half Men

As a movie enthusiast, I recall the intriguing twist in the TV show “Two and a Half Men” when Charlie Sheen’s character, Charlie Harper, was written off. After his dismissal due to controversial remarks, the writers devised an off-screen demise for him. The plotline unfolded with Charlie perishing during his honeymoon in Paris, after being hit by a train while involved with another woman on a Métro platform. This unfortunate incident caused him to explode, symbolically like a burst balloon filled with meat. Later, his character reappeared, initially as a spirit trapped in Kathy Bates’ body, and then in the series finale, it was revealed that he had been alive all along, hidden in Rose’s cellar, planning to murder everyone else before meeting his final end, crushed by a falling grand piano from the sky.

2. George Clooney, ER

George Clooney’s breakthrough role on the television series ER catapulted him into stardom, after which he chose to leave the show to concentrate on his burgeoning film career. The writers of ER crafted a gripping, intricate storyline in which Clooney’s character, Dr. Doug Ross, was compelled to step down from Cook County General Hospital due to a controversy involving him instructing a grieving mother on how to bypass the locks of a pain medication dispenser to administer a potentially lethal dose, following a terminally ill child’s case. He faced criminal charges but was defended by the hospital’s Chief of Genetics. This incident led him to resign and relocate to Seattle. Clooney later reappeared in a Season 6 episode and returned for a story arc during the final season as a guest star.

3. Heidi Swedberg, Seinfeld

Heidi Swedberg portrayed Susan Ross, George Costanza’s fluctuating girlfriend who worked as an executive at NBC and frequently faced job threats due to her relationship with George during the production of their sitcom. Throughout the entire seventh season, George and Susan were engaged, but George eventually sought to end this arrangement in favor of pursuing a relationship with Marisa Tomei. However, Susan remained persistent until the season finale, “The Invitations,” when she tragically passed away after accidentally ingesting toxic glue from cheap wedding invitation envelopes that George had purchased. Immediately following her death, George attempted to rekindle things with Tomei, but she had lost interest by then.

4. Isaac Hayes, South Park

Jerome “Chef” McElroy served as the mature confidant whom the young characters of South Park relied upon for advice. However, this didn’t save him from the consequences when it came to parting ways with his voice actor, Isaac Hayes, who was also a musician and composer. Hayes had expressed disagreement with South Park’s satire of the Church of Scientology, which he was a member of, as the reason for his exit from the show. (It was later claimed that his entourage made the decision for him to leave while he was in the hospital recovering from a stroke.)

In the Season 10 premiere “The Return of Chef,” it was shown that Chef had joined an organization similar to Scientology before meeting a violent end in a series of bizarre events, such as being burned, impaled, torn apart by a grizzly bear and a mountain lion.

5. Lee Norris, Boy Meets World

In the television series “Boy Meets World”, Lee Norris played the role of Stuart Minkus, the school’s nerdy character who sported a bowl cut, glasses with wire rims, and a large water gun. He made frequent appearances in Season 1, but surprisingly vanished from the show following the season finale episode “I Dream of Feeny”. In the final scene of that episode, Cory, Shawn, Minkus, and Topanga attempted to make a light bulb turn on using their psychic powers. However, they ended up focusing their energies on making Minkus disappear instead, which they successfully achieved. He didn’t reappear until the fifth season in the episode “Graduation”, where he disclosed that he had simply been moved to another classroom down the hall.

6. Nina Dobrev, The Vampire Diaries

As a die-hard fan of The Vampire Diaries, I’ve always been intrigued by the speculations surrounding Nina Dobrev’s departure. However, both Dobrev and the show have consistently maintained that her intention was to stay for only six seasons. Yet, Elena Gilbert’s storyline needed a fitting conclusion, given that Dobrev was moving on. In the season 6 finale, a formidable villain, Kai – a vampire-witch hybrid, unleashed chaos at a wedding of our beloved characters, causing untimely deaths and injuries. Elena, unfortunately, was unconscious during this attack and underwent a spell that bound her life to her best friend Bonnie’s. As long as Bonnie survives, Elena remains asleep, with no chance of breaking the spell. This heart-wrenching ending signified the end of Elena and Damon’s tumultuous journey, and left fans in shock over this unexpected twist in a main character’s storyline.

7. Roseanne Barr, Roseanne

In the 1990s, many people were thrilled when the popular family sitcom “Roseanne” was brought back to life in 2018, over two decades since its original finale. However, the revival, which featured most of the original cast and recurring guest stars, lasted only one season before controversy erupted. The show’s namesake, Roseanne Barr, was let go just two months after it was announced that the series would continue for another season, following her posting a racist tweet about Valerie Jarrett, a former advisor to Barack Obama. As “Roseanne” couldn’t truly be called by its name without its star, it was renamed “The Conners.” The premiere episode of this new series addressed the off-screen demise of Roseanne Conner, who died suddenly from an opioid overdose. The subsequent episodes depicted the other characters coming to terms with her years-long struggle with drug addiction before her death.

8. Shannen Doherty, Charmed

From the perspective of a movie reviewer:

In the intriguing world of television drama, there’s been much debate about why Shannen Doherty, the talented actress who played Prue Halliwell in “Charmed,” left the show. Some claim it was due to conflicts with her co-stars, others point to disagreements with creator Aaron Spelling, while some say it was off-set drama that led to her departure. Over time, the stories have evolved, but one thing remains certain: Doherty chose to part ways with the series rather abruptly.

Prue Halliwell, one of the powerful witch sisters, met a tragic end at the close of the third season. Caught in a complex time travel narrative, she was fatally wounded by an assassin wind demon dispatched by The Source of All Evil. The episode ended on a nail-biting cliffhanger, and viewers learned of Prue’s demise only when Season 4 began. Rose McGowan stepped into the role as Paige Matthews to continue the Halliwell legacy.

9. Travis Fimmel, Vikings

In the original series “Vikings,” Travis Fimmel’s character, Ragnar Lothbrok, was initially intended for just one season, concluding with his death. However, during scripting, creator Michael Hirst chose to extend his tenure by three more seasons. Ultimately, Ragnar’s storyline ends dramatically on the English coast, as he is captured by King Aelle of Northumbria, who subjects him to torture before casting him into a pit filled with venomous serpents, leading to his demise. In accordance with the death of a Viking monarch, Odin, the god, appears to Ragnar’s sons and reveals that their father has perished but waits for them in Valhalla.

10. T.R. Knight, Grey’s Anatomy

The long-running medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy” has been known for its surprising and questionable deaths over the course of 20 seasons, with it being evident that no characters are immune (except possibly Meredith Grey). Among all these departures, George O’Malley’s death, portrayed by T.R. Knight for five seasons, remains one of the most contentious. In the Season 5 finale, after George reveals he is leaving Seattle Grace Hospital to serve in the army as a trauma surgeon and has an emotional farewell with his coworkers, a mysterious John Doe is rushed into the ER moments later, appearing to have jumped in front of a bus to save a woman. Meredith recognizes him as George when he writes “007,” one of his many nicknames, on her hand. Tragically, George’s character dies during surgery at the beginning of Season 6. In regards to his exit, Knight has stated that it was due to disputes over George’s limited screen time and his personal decision to publicly acknowledge his sexuality in real life.

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