The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards had everything you want from Hollywood’s biggest night on TV: shock upsets, history-making debuts, and the kind of overdue wins that make you wonder why the Academy took this long.
Adolescence, Netflix UK’s harrowing psychological drama, swept the limited series categories with six wins and handed 15-year-old Owen Cooper his first Emmy—making him the youngest male acting winner in history. The Pitt pulled off the ultimate drama series upset, snatching the crown from juggernauts like Severance, while Seth Rogen’s The Studio became the awards’ biggest comedy winner, walking away with four major trophies and making history in the process.
The Emmys finally felt alive again—celebrating bold storytelling, breakout performances, and a few long-overdue nods.
Here are all the winners who made it a night worth remembering.
The Pitt (Best Drama Series)
Cast and crew including Simran Baidwan, Katherine LaNasa, R. Scott Gemmill, Noah Wyle, John Wells, Tracy Ifeachor, Shawn Hatosy, Christopher Meloni, Patrick Ball, Supriya Ganesh and Taylor Dearden accept the Outstanding Drama Series award for "The Pitt" at the 77th Primetime Emmy Award 2025Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Nobody saw this coming. HBO’s The Pitt muscled past prestige darlings like Severance and The White Lotus to snag Best Drama, giving the medical saga its coronation moment.
Noah Wyle (Lead Actor in a Drama Series, The Pitt)
After decades of near misses, Noah Wyle finally got his Emmy. His win as the haunted ER chief in The Pitt was the night’s definition of “long time coming,” greeted with a standing ovation that felt more like a career-wide tribute than just a single performance.
Noah Wyle accepts the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series award for "The Pitt" onstage during the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards 2025Kevin Winter/Getty Images
The Studio (Best Comedy Series)
Apple TV+’s The Studio won – and how! A satire about the absurdities of Hollywood, the show became the most awarded comedy in a single Emmys cycle, picking up 13 trophies across Primetime and Creative Arts. Who knew making fun of the industry is the surest way to our hearts.
Seth Rogen, The Studio (Lead Actor in a Comedy)
Yes, Seth Rogen now has an acting Emmy—and three more for writing and directing. His shaggy-haired, sharp-tongued turn in The Studio hit that sweet spot of funny, tragic, and self-aware, cementing him as the unlikely king of this year’s Emmys.
Seth Rogen accepts the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series award for "The Studio" onstage during the 77th Primetime Emmy AwardsKevin Winter/Getty Images
Adolescence (Best Limited or Anthology Series)
The British four-part mini was the cultural juggernaut of the year. Adolescence won six awards—including series, directing, writing, and a sweep of the acting categories—reminding everyone that limited TV can cut deeper and that Netflix UK is still the king of all shows.
Stephen Graham, Adolescence (Lead Actor)
Stephen Graham is no stranger to intensity, but his role in Adolescence left voters floored. Equal parts raw and devastating, it was a performance that anchored the series and secured him a richly deserved Emmy.
Owen Cooper, Adolescence (Supporting Actor)
At 15, Owen Cooper made history. His portrayal of Jamie Miller, a boy accused of a classmate’s murder, was chillingly assured and way beyond his years. Hollywood loves a prodigy, but Cooper is the real deal.
Erin Doherty, Adolescence (Supporting Actress)
Doherty brought nuance and fire to Adolescence, sealing its dominance with yet another acting win. Doherty was the glue in the show—grounding the series with emotional heft.
Severance (Britt Lower & Tramell Tillman, Drama Acting Wins)
It may have lost the big one, but Severance didn’t leave empty-handed. Britt Lower’s chillingly composed lead actress turn and Tramell Tillman’s commanding supporting role were recognised, proving that even in defeat, the Apple dystopia remains unmissable.
Katherine LaNasa, The Pitt (Supporting Actress)
LaNasa’s win for The Pitt was one of the night’s pleasant surprises, further validating the drama’s underdog rise. Her layered performance gave the show extra bite, and voters clearly noticed.
Bryan Cranston, Kathryn Hahn, Seth Rogen, Dewayne Perkins, Chase Sui Wonders, Ike Barinholtz, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, Frida Perez and cast and crew of "The Studio" at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards 2025Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Cristin Milioti, The Penguin (Lead Actress)
Finally. Cristin Milioti, the internet’s forever darling, bagged her Emmy for The Penguin. Her performance was all sharp edges and vulnerability—a combination the Academy couldn’t ignore this time around.
Hacks (Jean Smart & Hannah Einbinder, Comedy Acting Wins)
The HBO comedy duo proved unstoppable yet again. Jean Smart collected another trophy for her iconic turn, while Hannah Einbinder finally scored her first win. Comedy, it turns out, belongs to Hacks as much as it does The Studio.
Stephen Colbert accepts the Outstanding Talk Series Award for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" onstage during the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Stephen Colbert (Best Talk Series)
In a bittersweet twist, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert finally took home its first Emmy for Talk Series—just months after CBS pulled the plug. Colbert, ever the statesman, turned the win into a mic-drop moment, thanking fans as chants of “Stephen!” filled the theatre.
Erin Doherty accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie award for "Adolescence"Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Here is a list of all the winners:
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (Writing For A Variety Series)
SNL 50: The Anniversary Special (Variety Special (Live)
Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham – Adolescence (Writing For A Limited Or Anthology Series)
Dan Gilrow – Andor (Writing For A Drama Series)
Scripted variety series: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver (Scripted Variety Series)
Adam Randall – Slow Horses (Directing For A Drama Series)
Philip Barantini – Adolescence (Directing For A Limited Or Anthology Series)
Seth Rogen – The Studio (Directing For A Comedy Series)
Jeff Hiller – Somebody Somewhere (Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series)
The Traitors (Reality Competition Program)
Hannah Einbinder – Hacks (Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series)
Tramell Tillman – Severance (Supporting Actor In A Drama Series)
Katherine LaNasa – The Pitt (Supporting Actress In A Drama Series)
Jean Smart – Hacks (Lead Actress In A Comedy Series)
