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India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
These 7 crime thrillers will give you nail biting experience, two of them has IMDb rating of 7.8 streaming on...
If you enjoy suspense that keeps your mind spinning until the final scene, crime thrillers are exactly what you need. Tired of the usual film options? These international thrillers could be the change you're looking for. Available on Netflix, these gripping films offer intense storytelling and edge-of-the-seat moments. Though originally made in other languages, they've been dubbed seamlessly for a wider audience. Extraction If you're into movies packed with intense action and emotional depth, Extraction is a must-watch. The film follows a black-market mercenary who takes on a high-risk mission to rescue a kidnapped child. Set against the gritty backdrop of Dhaka, the film delivers a gripping blend of action, drama, and suspense. Its Hindi dubbed version is well-executed and keeps the audience engaged throughout. With a runtime of nearly two hours, Extraction has earned a solid 6.8/10 rating on IMDb, making it a thrilling and worthwhile watch. The Guilty Coming in at number two on the list is The Guilty, starring Jake Gyllenhaal. He delivers a powerful performance as a 911 call center operator caught in a high-stakes situation. The story kicks off with a distressing emergency call from a woman in danger, and though the entire film unfolds within a single room, the suspense remains gripping throughout. With its intense atmosphere and tight narrative, this 90-minute thriller keeps you on edge. The film has earned a 6.3 rating on IMDb. Mindhunter For those intrigued by the psychology of serial killers, Mindhunter is a must-watch. Set in the 1970s, it follows two FBI agents as they dive deep into bizarre cases to decode the minds of notorious criminals. The gripping storyline and psychological depth make it truly compelling, keeping viewers hooked from start to finish, which has an IMDb rating of 8.6. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo This film follows a gripping journey as an investigative journalist joins forces with a brilliant hacker to uncover the truth behind a decades-old murder. The film's complex plot keeps viewers on edge, with unexpected twists in almost every scene. Its sharp storytelling and layered characters make it a standout thriller. The Hindi dubbed version adds to its appeal for Indian audiences. With an IMDb rating of 7.8, it's a must-watch for mystery lovers. Nightcrawler This psychological thriller follows the gripping tale of a man who films late-night crime scenes and sells the footage to news outlets. Over time, his obsession with sensationalism drives him to cross moral boundaries, blurring the line between observer and participant. Directed by Dan Gilroy, this intense thriller challenges viewers to reflect on ethics and media. With a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes and an IMDb rating of 7.8, it's equally impactful in its dubbed version. Murder Mystery Starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, Murder Mystery is ideal pick for those who enjoy light-hearted thrillers with dose of comedy. The film follows couple vacationing in Europe who unexpectedly find themselves entangled in high-profile murder investigation. With its blend of humor and suspense, this 90-minute entertainer keeps things breezy yet engaging. It holds a rating of 6.1. The Highwaymen Directed by John Lee Hancock, The Highwaymen runs for 2 hours and 12 minutes and tells the real-life story of the hunt for the infamous criminal duo, Bonnie and Clyde. The film follows two former lawmen who come out of retirement to track them down. Though the pace is steady, the narrative is rich and layered, because of which it holds 6.8 rating on IMDb.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
2025 Emmy Nominations: 5 Key Takeaways About ‘The Studio,' Late Night TV, and More
The 2025 Primetime Emmy nominations have finally arrived in spite of another set of what feels like annual challenges to the television industry. As if a global pandemic was not Earth-shattering enough, in recent years television has also had to navigate labor strikes, and devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, leading some major Emmy contenders to go as much as three years between seasons. But for many of the people behind the most beloved TV shows of the current moment, all that hard work and perseverance has paid off in the form of recognition from their peers in the Television Academy. Though one could argue that there are clear winners and losers, this round of Emmy nominations saw many networks and studios still get a piece of the pie. More from IndieWire Why the Emmy Nominations Still Matter Inside the Episode That Earned 'The Rehearsal' Emmy Nominations Below we cover five key takeaways from the 2025 Emmy nominations, touching on snubs, surprises, and TV series that are on track to become awards season staples. 1. Campaigning Can Only Go So Far No one can say these shows and these actors didn't put up a fight to be nominated this year. There were takeovers of popular event spaces, there were takeovers of Los Angeles itself, warehouses transformed into the Lumon offices, and For Your Consideration events at the Academy Museum, the Grammys Museum, and more, with several Oscar-nominated actors sticking around for hours to rub elbows with the people determining whether or not they deserve a nomination. In many cases, including one case study we will talk about below, those efforts can pay off. That office stunt played its part in the Apple TV+ hit 'Severance' being the most nominated drama of the season with 27 nominations, even more than last year's Outstanding Drama Series winner 'Shōgun.' After hitting an Emmys slump when the rules changed to where its individual episodes could not contend for Outstanding Television Movie anymore, the latest season of 'Black Mirror' broke into the near-impenetrable Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series category, with Season 7 star Rashida Jones getting a Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie nomination as well; and Netflix did not necessarily break the bank to make that happen as much as have talent that was game to show up for FYC events. That is not always an easy task. For example, 'Disclaimer' and 'The Gorge' eschewed official For Your Consideration events, and network stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Negga eschewed the campaign trail, but all three Apple TV+ projects got major Emmy nominations. If one could credit star power alone for an Emmy nomination, we would have seen 'Running Point' star Kate Hudson or 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' star Renée Zellweger receive acting nominations, but ultimately, this round of nods prove that everything is determined by a balance of popularity and prestige. Any form of campaigning can only go so far. 2. Hulu Holds Strong 'Paradise,' the latest hit drama from Hulu, helmed by 'This Is Us' creator Dan Fogelman, and starring Emmy winner Sterling K. Brown is arguably the best example of how to reach one's peers in the Television Academy. Right off the bat, the show had that mix of popularity and prestige, bringing in notable viewership for the streaming service, and receiving majority positive reviews. With that foundation, plus the charisma of its cast (Brown's co-stars Julianne Nicholson and James Marsden are a former Emmy winner and Emmy nominee, respectively,) it reached the finish line of everyone being nominated again (to the surprise of many prognosticators) by emphasizing in its campaign events how much effort it put into filming in Los Angeles. Most of these Emmys FYC events take place within said city, with the voters in attendance all being locals who work in the industry, making TV shows, so with the devastating fires especially in consideration, it was a message that really resonated — calling for other shows to follow suit. For as much conversation as there has been over the years about what the role of Hulu will be should Disney ever own it fully, the fact that the streaming service consistently over-performs with Emmy nominations (not even counting its FX-produced series) really shows its worth. Remember, Hulu became the first streaming series to win Outstanding Drama Series with 'The Handmaid's Tale,' earned several nominations for its limited series over the years, even including less popular shows like 'Welcome to Chippendales,' and made entries into hard to breakthrough categories like Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special and Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program this year, with 'Sly Lives! (Aka The Burden Of Black Genius)' and 'The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives,' respectively, alongside players with a larger budget like Apple TV+, and over some big names in those genres like Bravo. 3. Everybody Wants a Meeting with 'The Studio' Not only did Apple TV+ have the most Drama nominations with 'Severance,' it broke the records for most Emmy nominations for a freshman comedy with 23 nods for 'The Studio.' There has been a conversation as of late about how voters can have tunnel vision voting for the Guest Actor/Actress categories, with 'The Bear' and 'The Last of Us' being recent examples of that (earning stars like Jamie Lee Curtis and Storm Reid their first Emmys,) but 'The Studio' has taken it to another level, taking five out six nomination slots for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series alone. Creators Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg have already said publicly that many Hollywood figures have been pitching themselves for cameos in Season 2 of the industry satire. Add in how it could earn them an Emmy now, and we are even more likely to see stars sign on to poke fun at themselves. Maybe we even get a real version of 'Alphabet City' now that director Ron Howard, and stars Dave Franco and Anthony Mackie are all nominated. 4. Critical Darlings Are Not Totally Left Cold Emmy nominations morning was not entirely a tough break for all those critically acclaimed, Peabody Award-winning TV series like 'Somebody Somewhere' or 'Say Nothing.' The former received arguably the most pleasant surprise in the form of star Jeff Hiller being nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for the final season of the HBO gem. And the latter FX series still got a writing nomination on the heels of it ending the 'Slow Horses' winning streak at the USC Scripter Awards earlier this year. While Season 2 proves HBO will give Nathan Fielder a lot of runway to do what he wants with 'The Rehearsal' regardless of Emmys success, it is a hopeful sign that voters are willing to think outside the box, and recognize it in four categories. Meanwhile, a show like 'Mid-Century Modern,' which received the same amount of nominations, can use the Emmy recognition as a bargaining chip to convince Hulu to greenlight a second season of the multicam comedy. 5. Late Night Love Spreads Across a Whole Host of Categories One could have easily assumed this would be a major year for 'Saturday Night Live' considering not only the landmark 50th season, but all the supplementary programming that went along with it, including a documentary series, a documentary special, and two variety specials. That all helped 'Saturday Night Live' break its own record as the most Emmy nominated show ever with 31 nominations across the board. But even more than the accomplishments of that singular late night series, the 2025 Primetime Emmy nominations indicate the ways in which late night has evolved in response to the fields for the Outstanding Talk Series and Outstanding Scripted Variety Series categories shrinking every year. For example, Emmy juggernaut 'The Daily Show' did not just get another Outstanding Talk Series nomination as expected, it received the most Emmy nominations it's ever gotten in one year, propelled by spinoff projects like 'The Daily Show Presents: Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse: Maga: The Next Generation,' which got into two Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special categories, and 'The Daily Show: Desi Lydic Foxsplains,' nominated for two Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety Series categories. Something like 'The Rabbit Hole with Jimmy Kimmel,' which once could have been a segment on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' is now also an Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety Series nominee next to projects from late night host Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon as well, whose main shows both did not make the cut for Outstanding Talk Series. Even Conan O'Brien, who was ostensibly driven out of the late night game, had more Emmys success than ever this year by diversifying his portfolio as the host of the Oscars, the host of nonfiction series 'Conan O'Brien Must Go,' and even the subject of Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) nominee 'Conan O'Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.' All this said, there is still a demand for series featuring a breadth of experienced late night performers even if the same two shows win Outstanding Talk Series and Outstanding Scripted Variety Series every year. Best of IndieWire 2023 Emmy Predictions: Who Will Win at the Primetime Emmy Awards? 2023 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special 2023 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The biggest snubs and surprises from the 2025 Emmy nominations
Hello and welcome to our annual celebration of Emmy voters and their infinite wisdom — as well as our annual airing of grievances about Emmy voters and their upsetting lack of attention to deserving shows and performers. Here are our picks for the most joyful surprises and most egregious snubs. (And don't forget to add your own in the comments below.) It's not that Jake Gyllenhaal didn't give a strong performance in Presumed Innocent — the Apple TV+ series adaptation of Scott Turow's bestselling 1987 novel. He did. But given the tough competition — including Kevin Kline, who was viewed as a top contender for Disclaimer — and the fact that Presumed aired over a year ago, some prognosticators (myself included) figured voters might not have the series at top of mind. Now that Gyllenhaal's been nominated (along with Peter Sarsgaard, Bill Camp, and Ruth Negga), perhaps Apple TV+ will try to convince them all to come back for season 2 — which has a mostly new cast. Sorry to The Perfect Couple — Netflix's other trashy-soapy-fun limited series with A-List stars. While that Nicole Kidman-Liev Schreiber lark was shut out, Sirens — the loopy, dark dramedy starring Julianne Moore as KiKi, a bird-obsessed rich lady — earned four nominations. Fahy landed the only acting nod for her funny, fierce, and slightly unhinged turn as the impulsive and determined Devon, who travels to an elite seaside town to save her sister (Milly Alcock) from KiKi's clutches. Somewhere, Andy Cohen is suppressing a scream. While Bravo's Real Housewives franchise has never managed to break into this category, Hulu's Housewives-esque docusoap — which follows a group of very messy Mormon wives and mothers — earned a nomination after only being on for two seasons. MomTok is gonna be lit (sans alcohol, of course) tonight! On the one hand, Sharon Horgan — who plays Eva Garvey in the Apple TV+ dramedy about a group of loyal and protective Irish sisters — was nominated for season 1. But with the distinct drop in buzz for season 2, which premiered almost a year ago, it seemed likely that a more high-profile performance — perhaps Melanie Lynskey, a two-time nominee already for Yellowjackets — would take that final slot in this very competitive category. It's a bittersweet day for fans of this little HBO comedy that could. While the stories-at-the-speed-of-life series didn't get a comedy nomination in its final season, nor did star-writer Bridgett Everett, voters did have the good sense to honor Jeff Hiller, one of the ensemble's brilliant performers. Hiller's Joel — the kind, sweet, and slyly funny BFF to Everett's Sam — is a character we'll remember forever. And AGG (all glory to God) — Somewhere also earned a writing nomination. Amen! Don't cry for Hulu's OMITB — it did receive 8 nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Martin Short. But as they did in 2023, voters chose to leave Steve Martin off the Lead Actor in a Comedy ballot, leaving Short with four nominations to Martin's three. But what's a little healthy competition between old friends? Look, nobody is saying that the second season of Squid Game reached the same levels of electrifying suspense and horror as the first. But did it deserve a complete shut-out? We're pressing our big red X button on that. At the very least, star Lee Jung-jae deserved a nomination for the range he showed in season 2, as Gi-hun — once a slightly goofy and naive underdog — transformed into a haunted, grim, but never defeated warrior for justice. The Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series category is a tough one. Generally, it only has five nominees, and now that limited series are A-list stars' preferred entrée into television, the competition for awards attention is fierce. But I'll never understand why voters ignored La Máquina, Hulu's thoroughly original, darkly funny, and deeply weird miniseries about an aging boxer (Gael García Bernal) caught up in a dangerous conspiracy thanks to his fast-talking, frantically scheming manager (Diego Luna). In recent years, the Emmys have embraced out-of-the-box series (2021's I May Destroy You, 2024's Baby Reindeer, this year's Adolescence) in this category; it's just a shame La Máquina didn't get its own shot in the ring. Alas, it's not surprising that the Emmys have once again snubbed this rich and riveting multi-generational drama about Korean expats, based on Min Jin Lee's acclaimed 2017 novel. I blame Apple TV+, which prefers to pour their considerable promotional resources into uninspired star vehicles like Your Friends & Neighbors and Stick rather than reminding voters about their LITERAL MASTERPIECE. Come on, guys! Severance was already an Emmys lock! You could have devoted, like, a tenth of that show's marketing and FYC budget to Pachinko just to make it look like you the tiny Outstanding Talk Series category is brutal to break into, but if anyone had a shot, it's Mulaney — a three-time Emmy winner already. Plus, Everybody's Live started as Everybody's in LA, a series that took home an Emmy for Outstanding Picture Editing for Variety Programming in 2024. The comedian also had a shot at guest actor in a comedy for Saturday Night Live, but he struck out there, too. [Shakes fist at sky] My kingdom for a dramedy category! This action-packed thriller — starring Kiera Knightley and Ben Wishaw as bickering spies in London — is too funny to make sense in the drama category and too bloody/action-packed to fit neatly among the comedies. And thus, it got nothing. Ah well, there's always season 2. The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards air Sunday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, on CBS. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Miami Herald
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Emmys 2025: This Year's Nominees, Surprises and (Major) Snubs
The wait is over, we finally know the 2025 Emmy nominees. While some of the nominees were largely expected—with Severance and The Studio dominating in their respective categories—there were plenty of surprises and snubs. (Especially for some major Hollywood leading ladies.) Let's break it all down. Apple TV+ has a lot to celebrate this year. The streaming service garnered the most nominations in two categories: drama and comedy. In the drama category, Severance leads with 27 nominations. In the comedy category, The Studio leads with 23 nominations. This is good news for the relatively niche platform, in terms of subscribers, Apple TV+ is far behind giants like Netflix and Disney+. HBO Max also did very well on Emmys morning. Between The White Lotus, The Penguin, The Last of Us and Hacks, HBO Max picked up 142 nominations. There were plenty of surprises, especially for Hulu's Paradise and the Apple TV+ limited series Presumed Innocent. For Paradise, it was largely expected that Sterling K. Brown would get a nomination, but James Marsden and Julianne Nicholson were not on anybody's radar. As for Presumed Innocent, hearing Jake Gyllenhaal's name announced was a bit of a shocker. However, now we have Jake Gyllenhaal in a tux to look forward to. Other surprises included Sharon Horgan's nomination for Bad Sisters, Uzo Aduba in the recently canceled The Residence, Jeff Hiller's much-deserved nomination for Somebody Somewhere, and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives picking up a nomination for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program. (Who saw that coming?!) Now, can we talk about the snubs? The biggest sub takeaway is the number of snubs for major Hollywood leading ladies. We're talking about Renée Zellweger for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, Hilary Swank for Yellowjackets, Melissa McCarthy for Only Murders in the Building, and Elisabeth Moss for The Handmaid's Tale. It was a shock not to hear their names announced. Other surprise subs include Kathryn Hahn for Agatha All Along, Selena Gomez for Only Murders in the Building, Natasha Lyonne for Poker Face, Diego Luna for Andor, Paul W. Downs for Hacks and Tyler James Williams for Abbott Elementary. We're also surprised none of the actors from Mountainhead got any attention. (How was Renée Zellweger NOT NOMINATED? Sorry, still not over that one.) Newsweek's Parting Shotwith H. Alan Scott will be covering the 77th annual Emmy Awards all season. The Emmys will air on CBS on September 14. Below are the nominees for the major categories. Drama SeriesAndorThe DiplomatThe Last of UsParadiseThe PittSeveranceSlow HorsesThe White Lotus Lead Actor (Drama) Sterling K. Brown, Paradise Gary Oldman, Slow Horses Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us Adam Scott, Severance Noah Wyle, The Pitt Lead Actress (Drama) Kathy Bates, Matlock Sharon Horgan, Bad Sisters Britt Lower, Severance Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us Keri Russell, The Diplomat Supporting Actor (Drama) Zach Cherry, Severance Walton Goggins, The White Lotus Jason Isaacs, The White Lotus James Marsden, Paradise Sam Rockwell, The White Lotus Tramell Tillman, Severance John Turturro, Severance Supporting Actress (Drama) Patricia Arquette, Severance Carrie Coon, The White Lotus Katherine LaNasa, The Pitt Julieanne Nicholson, Paradise Parker Posey, The White Lotus Natasha Rothwell, The White Lotus Aimee Lou Wood, The White Lotus Guest Actor (Drama) Giancario Esposito, The Boys Scott Glenn, The White Lotus Shawn Hatosy, The Pitt Joe Pantoliano, The Last of Us Forest Whitaker, Andor Jeffrey Wright, The Last of Us Guest Actress (Drama) Jane Alexander, Severance Gwendoline Christie, Severance Kaitlyn Dever, The Last of Us Cherry Jones, The Handmaid's Tale Catherine O'Hara, The Last of Us Merritt Wever, Severance Comedy SeriesAbbott ElementaryThe BearHacksNobody Wants ThisOnly Murders in the BuildingShrinkingThe StudioWhat We Do in the Shadows Lead Actor (Comedy) Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This Seth Rogen, The Studio Jason Segel, Shrinking Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building Jeremy Allen White, The Bear Lead Actress (Comedy) Uzo Aduba, The Residence Kristen Bell, Nobody Wants This Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary Ayo Edebiri, The Bear Jean Smart, Hacks Supporting Actor (Comedy) Ike Barinholz, The Studio Colman Domingo, The Four Seasons Harrison Ford, Shrinking Jeff Hiller, Somebody Somewhere Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear Michael Urie, Shrinking Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live Supporting Actress (Comedy) Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear Hannah Einbinder, Hacks Kathryn Hahn, Shrinking Janelle James, Abbott Elementary Catherine O'Hara, The Studio Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary Jessica Williams, Shrinking Guest Actor (Comedy) Jon Bernthal, The Bear Bryan Cranston, The Studio Dave Franco, The Studio Ron Howard, The Studio Anthony Mackie, The Studio Martin Scorsese, The Studio Guest Actress (Comedy) Olivia Colman, The Bear Jamie Lee Curtis, The Bear Cynthia Erivo, Poker Face Robby Hoffman, Hacks Zoë Kravitz, The Studio Julianne Nicholson, Hacks Limited or Anthology SeriesAdolescenceBlack MirrorDying for SexMonsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez StoryThe Penguin Television MovieBridget Jones: Mad About the BoyThe GorgeMountainheadNonnasRebel Ridge Lead Actor (Limited/TV Movie) Colin Farrell, The Penguin Stephen Graham, Adolescence Jake Gyllenhaal, Presumed Innocent Brian Tyree Henry, Dope Thief Cooper Koch, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story Lead Actress (Limited/TV Movie) Cate Blanchett, Disclaimer Meghann Fahy, Sirens Rashida Jones, Black Mirror Cristin Milioti, The Penguin Michelle Williams, Dying for Sex Supporting Actor (Limited/TV Movie) Javier Bardem, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story Bill Camp, Presumed Innocent Owen Cooper, Adolescence Rob Delaney, Dying for Sex Peter Sarsgaard, Presumed InnocentAshley Walters, Adolescence Supporting Actress (Limited/TV Movie) Erin Doherty, Adolescence Ruth Negga, Presumed Innocent Deirdre O'Connell, The Penguin Chloë Sevigny, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story Jenny Slate, Dying for Sex Christine Tremarco, Adolescence Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Series RuPaul Charles, RuPaul's Drag Race Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Kevin O'Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, and Daniel Lubetzky, Shark Tank Alan Cumming, The Traitors Kristin Kish, Top Chef Jeff Probst, Survivor Reality Competition ProgramThe Amazing RaceRuPaul's Drag RaceSurvivorTop ChefThe Traitors Structured RealityAntiques RoadshowDiners, Drive-Ins and DivesLove is BlindQueer EyeShark Tank Unstructured RealityAmerica's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys CheerleadersLove on the SpectrumRuPaul's Drag Race: UntuckedThe Secret Lives of Mormon WivesWelcome to Wrexham Talk SeriesThe Daily ShowJimmy Kimmel Live!The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Scripted Variety SeriesLast Week Tonight with John OliverSaturday Night Live Variety Special (Live)The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime ShowBeyoncé BowlThe OscarsSNL50: The Anniversary SpecialSNL 50: The Homecoming Concert Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)Adam Sandler: Love YouAli Wong: Single LadyBill Burr: Drop Dead YearsConan O'Brien: The Mark Twain Prize for American HumorSarah Silverman: PostMortemYour Friend, Nate Bargatze Related Articles There's No Stopping Jean Smart: 'It's Very Hard to Say No'Sharon Horgan's Uncertain Yet Brilliant Path to Apple TV+'s 'Bad Sisters'With CBS' 'Matlock,' Kathy Bates Is Aware How 'Unreal' This Moment Is 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The biggest snubs and surprises from the 2025 Emmy nominations
Hello and welcome to our annual celebration of Emmy voters and their infinite wisdom — as well as our annual airing of grievances about Emmy voters and their upsetting lack of attention to deserving shows and performers. Here are our picks for the most joyful surprises and most egregious snubs. (And don't forget to add your own in the comments below.) It's not that Jake Gyllenhaal didn't give a strong performance in Presumed Innocent — the Apple TV+ series adaptation of Scott Turow's bestselling 1987 novel. He did. But given the tough competition — including Kevin Kline, who was viewed as a top contender for Disclaimer — and the fact that Presumed aired over a year ago, some prognosticators (myself included) figured voters might not have the series at top of mind. Now that Gyllenhaal's been nominated (along with Peter Sarsgaard, Bill Camp, and Ruth Negga), perhaps Apple TV+ will try to convince them all to come back for season 2 — which has a mostly new cast. Sorry to The Perfect Couple — Netflix's other trashy-soapy-fun limited series with A-List stars. While that Nicole Kidman-Liev Schreiber lark was shut out, Sirens — the loopy, dark dramedy starring Julianne Moore as KiKi, a bird-obsessed rich lady — earned four nominations. Fahy landed the only acting nod for her funny, fierce, and slightly unhinged turn as the impulsive and determined Devon, who travels to an elite seaside town to save her sister (Milly Alcock) from KiKi's clutches. Somewhere, Andy Cohen is suppressing a scream. While Bravo's Real Housewives franchise has never managed to break into this category, Hulu's Housewives-esque docusoap — which follows a group of very messy Mormon wives and mothers — earned a nomination after only being on for two seasons. MomTok is gonna be lit (sans alcohol, of course) tonight! On the one hand, Sharon Horgan — who plays Eva Garvey in the Apple TV+ dramedy about a group of loyal and protective Irish sisters — was nominated for season 1. But with the distinct drop in buzz for season 2, which premiered almost a year ago, it seemed likely that a more high-profile performance — perhaps Melanie Lynskey, a two-time nominee already for Yellowjackets — would take that final slot in this very competitive category. It's a bittersweet day for fans of this little HBO comedy that could. While the stories-at-the-speed-of-life series didn't get a comedy nomination in its final season, nor did star-writer Bridgett Everett, voters did have the good sense to honor Jeff Hiller, one of the ensemble's brilliant performers. Hiller's Joel — the kind, sweet, and slyly funny BFF to Everett's Sam — is a character we'll remember forever. And AGG (all glory to God) — Somewhere also earned a writing nomination. Amen! Don't cry for Hulu's OMITB — it did receive 8 nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Martin Short. But as they did in 2023, voters chose to leave Steve Martin off the Lead Actor in a Comedy ballot, leaving Short with four nominations to Martin's three. But what's a little healthy competition between old friends? Look, nobody is saying that the second season of Squid Game reached the same levels of electrifying suspense and horror as the first. But did it deserve a complete shut-out? We're pressing our big red X button on that. At the very least, star Lee Jung-jae deserved a nomination for the range he showed in season 2, as Gi-hun — once a slightly goofy and naive underdog — transformed into a haunted, grim, but never defeated warrior for justice. The Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series category is a tough one. Generally, it only has five nominees, and now that limited series are A-list stars' preferred entrée into television, the competition for awards attention is fierce. But I'll never understand why voters ignored La Máquina, Hulu's thoroughly original, darkly funny, and deeply weird miniseries about an aging boxer (Gael García Bernal) caught up in a dangerous conspiracy thanks to his fast-talking, frantically scheming manager (Diego Luna). In recent years, the Emmys have embraced out-of-the-box series (2021's I May Destroy You, 2024's Baby Reindeer, this year's Adolescence) in this category; it's just a shame La Máquina didn't get its own shot in the ring. Alas, it's not surprising that the Emmys have once again snubbed this rich and riveting multi-generational drama about Korean expats, based on Min Jin Lee's acclaimed 2017 novel. I blame Apple TV+, which prefers to pour their considerable promotional resources into uninspired star vehicles like Your Friends & Neighbors and Stick rather than reminding voters about their LITERAL MASTERPIECE. Come on, guys! Severance was already an Emmys lock! You could have devoted, like, a tenth of that show's marketing and FYC budget to Pachinko just to make it look like you the tiny Outstanding Talk Series category is brutal to break into, but if anyone had a shot, it's Mulaney — a three-time Emmy winner already. Plus, Everybody's Live started as Everybody's in LA, a series that took home an Emmy for Outstanding Picture Editing for Variety Programming in 2024. The comedian also had a shot at guest actor in a comedy for Saturday Night Live, but he struck out there, too. [Shakes fist at sky] My kingdom for a dramedy category! This action-packed thriller — starring Kiera Knightley and Ben Wishaw as bickering spies in London — is too funny to make sense in the drama category and too bloody/action-packed to fit neatly among the comedies. And thus, it got nothing. Ah well, there's always season 2. The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards air Sunday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, on CBS. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
