The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, held on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, celebrated the best in television with a ni
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, held on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, celebrated the best in television with a night marked by fierce competition between streaming giants.
HBO Max and Netflix emerged as the biggest winners, with The Pitt and Adolescence taking home major honors.
A Night of Streaming Rivalries
For the past decade, the Emmys have been a battleground for traditional television networks and streaming platforms.
This year confirmed once again that streaming continues to shape the industry’s future. HBO Max and Netflix secured some of the most prestigious awards, while Apple TV+ also strengthened its reputation with notable victories.
The Pitt Triumphs In Drama
The new HBO Max series The Pitt won the coveted Outstanding Drama Series award, beating stiff competition from Andor, The White Lotus, and Apple TV+’s Severance.
The show’s leading man, Noah Wyle, also took home Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, while Katherine LaNasa clinched Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
Adolescence Steals
Netflix’s Adolescence emerged as a major winner in the limited series category, claiming Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series.
Stephen Graham won Outstanding Lead Actor, Erin Doherty secured Outstanding Supporting Actress, and Owen Cooper added to the show’s haul with a supporting actor award.
The series’ creative team also took home the writing and directing prizes, cementing its dominance.
Comedy Belongs To The Studio And Hacks
In comedy, Apple TV+’s The Studio earned Outstanding Comedy Series, with Seth Rogen winning Best Lead Actor and also taking home the directing award.
HBO Max’s Hacks remained a fan favorite, with Jean Smart securing Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, while co-star Hannah Einbinder won in the supporting category.
Individual Standout Wins
Britt Lower (Severance) captured Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, marking a milestone for Apple TV+.
Cristin Milioti won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for HBO Max’s The Penguin.
Tramell Tillman of Severance received Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, further boosting the show’s acclaim.
Jeff Hiller surprised many by winning Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for Somebody Somewhere on HBO Max.
Reality, Variety, and Talk Show Categories
NBC’s The Traitors took home Outstanding Reality Competition Programme, while Last Week Tonight with John Oliver once again dominated the Scripted Variety Series category. In the talk show segment, Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show emerged victorious.
Broader Industry Significance
This year’s results highlight how the Emmys have become a showcase for streaming dominance, with traditional broadcast networks increasingly sidelined. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Matlock received nominations but failed to make significant wins.
The shift also underscores a broader trend: established Hollywood stars such as Seth Rogen, Noah Wyle, Cristin Milioti, and Jean Smart are now anchoring streaming projects that define the modern television era.
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