“Adolescence” Dominates 77th Emmy Awards, Young Star Makes History
Los Angeles, CA – September 15, 2025 - The 77th Emmy Awards concluded last night with a resounding victory for the psychological drama Adolescence, solidifying its place as a landmark achievement in American television. The series swept the awards, taking home a total of six Emmys, including a historic win for 15-year-old Owen Cooper, who became the youngest-ever recipient of an Emmy Award.
Adolescence has garnered widespread critical acclaim, with many hailing it as “the closest to television perfection in decades.” The series explores the complexities of youth with a raw and unflinching honesty that resonated deeply with both critics and audiences.
Leading man Stephen Graham also had a stellar night, securing two awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Film, and Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries or film, shared with Jack Thorne. Graham,also a creator of the series,delivered a moving acceptance speech acknowledging the collaborative effort behind the show’s success.
The miniseries The Study also proved to be a important winner, collecting four awards. Seth Rogen was recognized as Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, and further cemented his win with awards for Outstanding Directing and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, shared with Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida Perez.
Other notable winners included the Pitt,Severance,and Hacks,each taking home multiple awards. Late-night host Stephen Colbert also celebrated a first-time Emmy win for Outstanding Talk Show, a especially poignant victory coming just seven months into his program’s run.
Key Takeaways:
* Adolescence is the big winner: The series’ six Emmy wins underscore its critical and popular success.
* Owen Cooper makes history: At 15, Cooper is the youngest-ever Emmy winner.
* Stephen Graham’s double win: The actor and creator was recognized for both acting and writing.
* Seth Rogen shines: The Study star took home three awards.
[Image of Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty] Photo credit: EPA
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