‘The Pitt’ Wins Big, and 6 Other Takeaways From the 2025 Emmys

“The Studio,” the Apple TV+ sendup of modern Hollywood, set the record for most wins for a comedy in a single year, surpassing “The Bear.”

“The Pitt,” the low-budget HBO Max medical series that became a surprise sensation this year, took television’s most coveted prize when it won best drama at the 77th Emmy Awards on Sunday night.

With the win, “The Pitt” bested the Apple TV+ workplace thriller “Severance,” a show that had a much bigger budget, a starrier cast and several more Emmy nominations. It was a face-off that the entertainment industry was watching closely because of how the contenders took such different approaches to making and crafting a TV show.

Noah Wyle, whose career had gone quiet until his role as a battle-scarred emergency room doctor in “The Pitt,” won his first Emmy, for best actor in a drama. He was last nominated 26 years ago for his role as a fresh-faced doctor in “ER.”

“Wow, what a dream this has been,” Wyle said onstage.

Katherine LaNasa, a journeyman actor until her star turn in “The Pitt,” also won her first Emmy in the best supporting actress category, beating out a field that included four actresses from “The White Lotus.”

Here’s what else to know about the ceremony, which was hosted by the comedian Nate Bargatze:

• Big night for ‘The Studio’: Apple TV+ did not go home empty-handed. “The Studio,” the Apple TV+ sendup of modern Hollywood, won best comedy, capping off a big night for the rookie show. Seth Rogen, the star and a producer of the “The Studio,” stormed the Emmys stage four times, collecting statues for acting, directing, producing and writing. “It’s getting embarrassing,” Rogen said as he collected the Emmy for best comedy. The show, which won nine technical and guest acting awards last weekend at the Creative Arts Emmys, set the record for most wins for a comedy in a single year, surpassing “The Bear.”
• Wins for “Adolescence”: Netflix’s out-of-nowhere hit, “Adolescence,” dominated the limited series categories, taking six alone on Sunday night. The series, which originated from the streamer’s British team that championed “Baby Reindeer” last year, also won for best actor in a limited series (Stephen Graham), best supporting actress in a limited series (Erin Doherty), best directing and best writing. Cristin Milioti (“The Penguin”) managed to snap the “Adolescence” streak when she won best actress in a limited series.
• Standing ovations for Colbert: Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show,” the CBS program that was canceled over the summer, won best talk show for the first time, and received his second standing ovation from the industry crowd. Earlier, when he presented the first award of the night, Colbert was greeted by a chorus of “Stephen! Stephen! Stephen!” chants before he deadpanned, “While I have everyone’s attention, is anyone hiring?” CBS has contended for months that his show was canceled for just financial reasons but many in the industry have continued to speculate whether it was done to curry favor with the Trump administration.

• Wins for ‘Severance’: “Severance” had two acting wins, with Britt Lower prevailing in best actress in a drama, and Tramell Tillman taking the award for outstanding supporting actor in a drama, the first Emmys for each.
• Wins for ‘Hacks’: Jean Smart won her fourth Emmy for her role in “Hacks,” her seventh overall. Hannah Einbinder, Smart’s castmate in “Hacks,” won her first Emmy after four nominations.
• Tributes to older shows: There were tributes galore to classic series, including “Law & Order,” “Gilmore Girls,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “The Golden Girls.” Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen were presented the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, an honor the Television Academy gives out only every few years.

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