Apple’s “Severance” has taken the lead in this year’s Emmy nominations with a staggering 27 nods. Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast hosts were surprised by the show’s dominance, despite its critical and ratings acclaim. The quartet discussed other notable shows like “The Studio”, which led all comedies with 23 nominations, and snubs for popular series like “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “Squid Game”. They also touched on surprises such as Jeff Hiller’s nomination for “Somebody Somewhere” and a surprising number of heavy hitters in the supporting drama actress category.
Source: https://variety.com/2025/tv/awards/emmy-nominations-shockers-variety-awards-circuit-podcast-1236464896