Monday, September 15, 2025

‘​The Studio’ and ‘​The Pitt’ Win Big at the Emmys


The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, honoring the best in American prime-time television programming from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025, took place on Sunday, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles. The ceremony was broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+, marking CBS's turn in a rotating deal among the major networks (ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC). 

Comedian Nate Bargatze hosted the event for the first time, delivering a lighthearted opening sketch alongside Bowen Yang that poked fun at TV tropes and streaming delays. The show emphasized a mix of broadcast network dramas, streaming satires, and limited series, with a focus on timely themes like healthcare crises in dramas and Hollywood satire in comedies.

Host Nate Bargatze makes stars pay for long speeches

With an attempt to keep acceptance speeches moving, Bargatze turned the Emmys into a fundraiser with an edge. The stand-up comedian started the night with a $100,000 pledge to the Boys & Girls Clubs. For each second that winners went over 45 seconds in their acceptance speeches, the pledge dropped by $1,000. Speeches that came in under 45 seconds added $1,000 per second to the tally.

“This is a game I made up and these are the rules,” Bargatze joked.

Bargatze was committed to the bit. Near the show’s end, he made a deadpan reveal that his donation tally was in the red, setting up a save to the tune of $350,000 at the end of the show.


 
This year's Emmys were notable for the dominance of streaming platforms, particularly Apple TV+ and HBO, which swept many major categories. 

📺Check out the full list of winners and nominees:  HERE

Major Category Winners



Drama Series:  The Pitt (HBO) won Outstanding Drama Series, praised for its tense, realistic portrayal of hospital life amid crises. It edged out strong contenders like Severance (Apple TV+) and Andor (Disney+).


Comedy Series:  The Studio (Apple TV+) dominated with Outstanding Comedy Series, winning for its sharp satire of the entertainment industry. It surpassed The Bear (FX/Hulu) and Hacks (Max).


Limited or Anthology Series:  Adolescence (likely a limited series; HBO or similar) took Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, beating The Penguin (HBO). Cristin Milioti's win for The Penguin was a highlight.
















 Other Major Categories:  

  • Outstanding Talk Series: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS) – Colbert accepted with a satirical nod to politics.
  • Outstanding Reality Competition Program: Survivor (CBS) – Continued its long-running dominance.
  • Outstanding Animated Program: The Simpsons (Fox) – Milestone episode win.
  • Directing Wins: Janus Metz for Andor (drama); Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg for The Studio (comedy).
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