Adolescence, The Pitt, and The Studio Dominate at 77th Emmy Awards
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles delivered surprises, historic wins, and standout moments, as three shows, Adolescence, The Pitt, and The Studio, emerged as the night’s biggest winners.
Netflix’s Adolescence, a four-part drama shot entirely in single takes, swept the limited series categories, earning awards for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Writing, Directing, and acting wins for Stephen Graham, Erin Doherty, and Owen Cooper. At just 15, Cooper became the youngest male Emmy winner in history, praised for his portrayal of Jamie, a teenager accused of stabbing a classmate.
HBO Max’s The Pitt, a medical drama hailed as a tribute to frontline healthcare workers, claimed the top prize for Outstanding Drama Series. Star Noah Wyle won Lead Actor in a Drama, while Katherine LaNasa took Supporting Actress. Wyle, who earned his first Emmy in 26 years, dedicated the show to first responders.
Apple TV+’s satirical comedy The Studio made history as the most awarded comedy in a single season, collecting 13 trophies across the Primetime and Creative Arts Emmys. Seth Rogen won Lead Actor, while he and Evan Goldberg also earned awards for Writing and Directing.
Other notable wins included Jean Smart (Hacks) for Lead Actress in a Comedy, Britt Lower (Severance) for Lead Actress in a Drama, and Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere) as Supporting Actor in a Comedy. Stephen Colbert’s recently cancelled The Late Show finally claimed Best Talk Series, while The Traitors secured Outstanding Reality Competition Programme for a second consecutive year.
The ceremony, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze, drew laughs with his “charity speech-time game.” He pledged $100,000 to charity, deducting $1,000 for every acceptance speech over 45 seconds. Despite fluctuating totals, CBS and Bargatze ultimately donated $250,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
On the red carpet, stars including Jenna Ortega, Sydney Sweeney, Scarlett Johansson, and Pedro Pascal turned heads, while memorable moments onstage ranged from Britt Lower’s hidden “let me out” Easter egg to Stephen Colbert joking about unemployment.
Reflecting on the night, Adolescence producer Mark Herbert said the show had sparked difficult but necessary conversations about teenagers, social media, and violence. “We wanted to hold a mirror up to society,” he said.
With moving speeches, record-breaking wins, and an array of emotional reunions, including casts from Gilmore Girls and Law & Order: SVU, this year’s Emmys balanced entertainment with cultural resonance, marking it as one of the most impactful ceremonies in recent years.