2025 Emmy Nominations Breakdown: Top Shows, Shocking Snubs & Standout Performances

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Okay, TV lovers… the 2025 Emmy nominations are finally here, and honestly? It's giving all the feels. Whether you’re the type to scream at the screen during Succession or binge-watch The Bear in your cozy blanket fort at 3 a.m., this year’s noms hit close to the heart.

Let’s talk about the emotional gut punch that was Succession’s final season. The Roy family may be done tearing each other apart on screen, but they’ve definitely left a mark. The show cleaned up across the board — Best Drama Series, acting nods, directing — you name it. It’s like the Emmys are giving them one last standing ovation. And honestly? Well deserved.

But the real glow-up this year? The Bear. Yep, that intense little kitchen drama we all said we’d “just try one episode” of — now it’s leading the pack in the Comedy categories. Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri are getting their flowers, and it’s about time.

And Shōgun — who saw that coming?! This historical epic swept in with gorgeous cinematography, powerhouse performances, and boom — tons of nominations. It’s like Game of Thrones, but with actual heart and storytelling that sticks with you.

Now, let’s scream together for Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal. The Last of Us wrecked us (zombies, tears, trauma — the whole buffet), and now they’re both up for acting awards. Their chemistry? Unmatched. Their performances? Devastating in the best way.

Then there’s the evergreen Jennifer Aniston, who walked into the nominations list with The Morning Show like, “Yeah, I still got it.” And yes Jen, you absolutely do.

One thing’s super clear this year: the Emmys aren’t just about the biggest names — they’re about the moments that made us feel something. The shows that gave us comfort when life felt messy, the characters we related to just a little too much, and the scenes we rewatched when we needed to laugh, cry, or feel alive again.

So whether your favorite made the cut or got (unfairly) snubbed, this list is a reminder of how much storytelling matters. Behind every nomination is a team of passionate, brilliant people who put their hearts into what they create — and now, they’re being seen.

Get your snacks ready, because when Emmy night arrives, it’s not just about who wins. It’s about celebrating the stories that brought us together.