2025 Emmy Nominations Show Surprises, Snubs Across Major Dramas

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations have sparked significant discussion due to notable snubs and surprises across categories. Brett Goldstein, despite co-creating and executive producing the well-nominated Apple TV+ comedy Shrinking, was excluded from the list, causing confusion among fans especially given his popularity from Ted Lasso. Newcomer series Paradise made an unexpected breakthrough with four major nominations, including Best Drama Series and acting nods for Sterling K. Brown, James Marsden, and Julianne Nicholson, surpassing favorites like Squid Game. In contrast, established shows such as Yellowjackets and Poker Face underperformed in nominations, while acclaimed performances from HBO's series about professional traders in London, including Marisa Abela, were overlooked. Taylor Sheridan’s show Landman also missed out on nominations, continuing a pattern of his work being underrecognized despite positive reviews. Overall, the Emmy nominations reflect a mix of surprising inclusions and omissions, highlighting shifting dynamics in television recognition.