Read on for our major takeaways from this year’s list. The 76th Emmy Awards, hosted by Nate Bargatze, take place September 14. HBO Max earned bragging rights with its 142 total nominations for shows like The Penguin,

"Severance," "The White Lotus," "The Studio" and "Hacks" are among the shows that earned top nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards​ as the 2025 nominees were announced Tuesday morning.

It’s that infamous time of year again when we collectively hold our breath as we find out which TV series — and their stars, writers and directors — are in the running for awards. For every buzz-worthy show that made the cut, you can bet there are plenty of shockers that have us puzzled, too.