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Noah Wyle won the Emmy for best actor in a drama for his role in 'The Pitt,' marking his first win after multiple nominations, and dedicated the award to healthcare workers. 'The Pitt' received critical acclaim and multiple nominations, including for Wyle and the series itself.
Pete Hammond predicts a largely predictable Emmy night, with 'The Studio' favored to win Comedy Series, 'Severance' in Drama, and 'Adolescence' dominating Limited Series. Other categories are also forecasted with strong favorites, though some potential upsets remain.
The 2025 Emmy Awards are led by 'Severance' with 27 nominations and 'The White Lotus' with 23, competing in categories including Outstanding Drama Series. Other notable nominees include 'The Pitt,' 'The Last of Us,' and 'The Studio' in comedy, with the ceremony scheduled for September 14, hosted by Nate Bargatze.
Production has started on the second season of the Max Original drama series THE PITT, created by R. Scott Gemmill and starring Noah Wyle, which explores the challenges faced by healthcare workers in a modern hospital setting in Pittsburgh. The series, highly acclaimed and popular globally, will premiere in January 2026.
The 2025 Gotham TV Awards celebrated the best in television, with 'Adolescence' sweeping limited series categories, 'The Studio' and 'The Pitt' winning breakthrough series awards, and notable performances recognized across comedy, drama, and limited series, highlighting emerging and established talent in the industry.
The 2nd annual Gotham TV Awards took place in New York City, celebrating the best in television with Kathy Bates winning Outstanding Lead Performer in a Drama for 'Matlock' and other winners across various categories, including Apple TV+'s 'The Studio' and HBO Max's 'Pee-wee as Himself'. The event also honored industry figures with tribute awards.
In the latest episode of 'Yellowstone,' titled "Counting Coup," the Dutton Ranch faces more turmoil as Colby, a beloved cowboy, dies after being kicked by a horse while trying to save Carter. The episode also deals with the aftermath of John Dutton's murder, with Kayce confronting Grant, the man behind the hit, and Beth Dutton planning to deal with Jamie, who remains a source of family tension. The ranch staff is left to grapple with the loss and uncertainty about the ranch's future.
Taylor Sheridan's new Paramount+ series "Landman" is a West Texas-set drama featuring Billy Bob Thornton as a corporate fixer in the oil industry. Despite its star-studded cast, including Jon Hamm and Demi Moore, the show is criticized for its lack of character depth and over-reliance on melodrama. Thornton's performance is a highlight, bringing life to Sheridan's dialogue, but the series overall is seen as a typical Sheridan production, catering to fans of his testosterone-driven storytelling.
In the season finale of HBO's "The Penguin," Colin Farrell's character, Oz Cobb, kills his trusted confidante Victor Aguilar, played by Rhenzy Feliz. Showrunner Lauren LeFranc explains that the decision highlights Oz's narcissism and inability to accept vulnerability, marking a tragic turn in the series. Feliz was aware of his character's fate from the start, allowing him to craft a compelling arc. The scene was filmed on Roosevelt Island, with Farrell ensuring the authenticity of the dramatic moment.
The 100th episode of "9-1-1" featuring a crossover with "The Bachelor" achieved a Live + 7 rating of 0.91 among adults 18-49, marking the show's best rating in the key demo since the Season 6 finale. With digital platform streams included, the 18-49 rating rose to 2.2, and the episode saw a 111% increase in total viewers to 10 million after one week of delayed viewing. "9-1-1" is currently the top-rated primetime drama of the season among adults 18-49 and has been renewed for an eighth season. The episode drew attention for revealing a character's bisexuality and stars Oliver Stark, Angela Bassett, Peter Krause, and others.
The 2024 Emmys race for Best Drama Series is heating up, with the nomination round of voting taking place in June and the official nominations announced in July. With several past nominees no longer eligible, new contenders like Apple TV+ and streaming giants Netflix and Prime Video are vying for recognition. Current contenders include "The Crown," "The Gilded Age," "Loki," "3 Body Problem," and "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," with networks like HBO, Showtime, FX, Disney+, and CBS also pushing their top shows for consideration. Despite the absence of past favorites like "Succession" and "Better Call Saul," the competition is fierce as the industry awaits the final nominations and the 76th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in September.
"Mary & George," a new drama series on Starz, follows the scandalous story of a power-hungry mother and son scheming to climb the royal ranks by seducing King James I. The show premiered on April 5, with new episodes releasing weekly on Fridays. The cast includes Julianne Moore, Nicholas Galitzine, and Tony Curran, among others.
Will Sharpe, known for his role in 'White Lotus', is set to play Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the Sky Original limited series, 'Amadeus'. The drama, a reimagining of Peter Shaffer’s 1979 stage play, will focus on the rivalry between Mozart and fellow composer Antonia Salieri in 18th century Vienna. The series, to be produced by Two Cities Television, will reunite the team behind the crime series Giri/Haji, with Joe Barton writing the screenplay and Julian Farino directing.
Jeff Daniels' drama "American Rust" moves to Amazon Prime Video for its second season, titled "American Rust: Broken Justice," after originally being developed for Showtime and briefly picked up by the ad-supported service Freevee. The season, set to premiere on March 28, follows Del Harris and Grace Poe as they navigate a string of murders and a larger conspiracy in their small town. The returning cast is joined by new members, and the series is produced by Boat Rocker for Amazon.
Usher is teaming up with UCP to develop a drama series that will explore "Black love in Atlanta" and the quest for a sense of belonging, with a focus on music, style, sex, romance, and secrets. The show may also feature Usher himself, who has expressed interest in appearing. This project comes after the conclusion of his Las Vegas residency and ahead of his upcoming tour and album release.