‘Adolescence’ Sweeps the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards with Eight Wins
Los Angeles, CA – The groundbreaking limited series Adolescence dominated the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on September 14, 2025, at the Peacock Theater, securing a total of eight awards. The series’ impressive haul included the coveted Outstanding limited or anthology Series or Movie Emmy, marking a significant win for the psychological thriller.
The win underscores the series’ critical acclaim and broad appeal, solidifying its place as a standout television event of the year. Adolescence‘s success at the Emmys follows earlier victories at the Creative Arts ceremonies, bringing its total emmy count to eight.
In addition to the top prize,Adolescence earned three acting Emmys on sunday night. Philip Barantini was recognized with the Emmy for Best Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or movie, while Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham jointly received the Emmy for Best Writing in the same category.
At the earlier Creative Arts ceremonies, Adolescence won Outstanding Casting for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, awarded to shaheen Baig. matthew Lewis also received an Emmy for Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, specifically for his innovative one-shot work in Episode 2 of the series.