The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated television’s best on Sunday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with comedian Nate Bargatze hosting the ceremony for the first time.
The event was broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount with Showtime, with standard Paramount subscribers able to catch the show on-demand through September 21.
This year’s awards saw Apple TV+ series Severance and limited series Adolescence emerging as the night’s biggest winners, with standout performances from Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, and the youngest-ever acting winner, Owen Cooper.
Major Wins of the Night
Drama Category – Severance Sweeps Big Awards
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Best Drama Series: Severance
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Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Adam Scott – Severance
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Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Britt Lower – Severance
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Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Tramell Tillman – Severance
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Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Katherine LaNasa – The Pitt
Severance continued its winning streak from previous years, reaffirming its status as one of the most critically acclaimed series of the streaming era.
Comedy Category – Hacks and The Studio Shine
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Best Comedy Series: Hacks
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Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart – Hacks
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Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Seth Rogen – The Studio
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Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Jeff Hiller – Somebody Somewhere
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Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Hannah Einbinder – Hacks
Jean Smart took home her latest Emmy for Hacks, cementing her as a powerhouse in television comedy, while Seth Rogen’s win for The Studio was one of the evening’s most celebrated moments.
Limited or Anthology Series – Adolescence Breaks Records
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Best Limited or Anthology Series: Adolescence
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Lead Actor: Stephen Graham – Adolescence
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Supporting Actor: Owen Cooper – Adolescence (Youngest ever Emmy acting winner)
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Supporting Actress: Erin Doherty – Adolescence
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Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Philip Barantini – Adolescence
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Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Jack Thorne & Stephen Graham – Adolescence
Owen Cooper, winning for his role in Adolescence, made history as the youngest Emmy acting winner ever.
Other Major Awards
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Outstanding Reality Competition Programme: The Traitors
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Outstanding Scripted Variety Series: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
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Outstanding Talk Series: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Writing & Directing Highlights
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Writing for a Drama Series: Dan Gilroy – Andor
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Directing for a Drama Series: Adam Randall – Slow Horses
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Writing for a Comedy Series: Team of Hacks (Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky)
A Night of Milestones and Emotional Moments
This year’s ceremony highlighted the growing dominance of streaming platforms, with Apple TV+’s Severance and The Studio bringing home multiple awards. The wins for Adolescence marked a breakthrough moment for the series, with critics calling it “the defining limited series of the year.”
The event also carried an emotional undertone, with several winners dedicating their awards to mentors, colleagues, and causes close to their hearts.
