Los Angeles, CA – September 14, 2025 – HBO’s Euphoria and Max’s Baby Reindeer dominated the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards, signaling a watershed moment for television’s embrace of complex, often uncomfortable, explorations of adolescence. Euphoria led the night with 26 wins, while Baby Reindeer secured 14, marking a critically important victory for both critically acclaimed series.
The 2025 Emmys underscored a shift in the industry toward narratives that unflinchingly depict the challenges and vulnerabilities of youth,alongside darker,more mature themes. This year’s awards reflect a growing audience appetite for stories that move beyond customary television tropes,and a willingness to reward performances and writing that push boundaries. the ceremony, held Sunday, also saw The White Lotus garner 23 nominations, with its cast prominently featured in the Supporting acting in a Drama categories.
Presenting duties were shared by a star-studded lineup including Stephen Colbert, Sydney Sweeney, Sofia Vergara, Kathryn Hahn, Jennifer Coolidge, Kristen Bell, Angela Bassett, Elizabeth Banks, Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Sarah Paulson, Eric Dane, colman Domingo, Tina Fey, and Kathy Bates. Additional presenters included Ike Barinholtz, Jason Bateman, Sterling K. Brown,Alan Cumming,Walton Goggins,Tony Goldwyn,Mariska Hargitay,Justin Hartley,Charlie Hunnam,Jude Law,James Marsden,Christopher Meloni,Leanne Morgan,Julianne Nicholson,Evan Peters,Parker Posey,Jeff Probst,Phylicia Rashad,Hiroyuki Sanada,Anna Sawai,Michael Schur,and Jesse Williams.
Notably, both Hannah Einbinder and John Oliver experienced brief moments of censorship during the live broadcast. Details surrounding the incidents were not promptly available, but both instances prompted a quick cut to commercial break.
For those seeking a recap of last year’s winners, a complete list of the 2024 Emmy Awards recipients is available for review.
