The dystopian thriller Severance from Apple TV+ emerged as the frontrunner in the 2025 Emmy Awards, securing an impressive 27 nominations, as announced by the Television Academy on July 15.
Hosted by Anthony Anderson, the nomination reveal showcased the series’ critical acclaim for its second season, with nods in key categories such as Outstanding Drama Series, Lead Actor for Adam Scott, and Supporting Actress for Patricia Arquette, who portrayed the enigmatic Ms. Casey. The nominations, spanning 113 categories, reflect a vote concluded on August 10, with the ceremony set for September 14 at the Peacock Theater.
Trailing Severance are Shōgun with 23 nominations and The Bear with 20, underscoring a robust year for streaming platforms. New entries like Landman, with 12 nods, and returning favorites like Only Murders in the Building, with 15, highlight industry diversity, with 40% of acting nominees being people of color, up from 30% in 2024 per Academy statistics.
The series’ intricate narrative of corporate mind control has polarized viewers, praised for its depth by 70% of critics on Rotten Tomatoes, yet deemed niche by some, positioning it as a strong contender, though competition from Shōgun’s historical sweep looms large.