Severanceis breaking records with its2025 Emmy Award nominations, finally redeeming a massive snub from back in season 1. The Apple TV+ series has garnered a whopping 27 nominations this award season, surpassing any other single show this year. It seems likeSeveranceis a feature in nearly every category, and this is especially good for one actor in particular.
Back in 2022, afterSeveranceseason 1 took Apple TV+ by storm, the series claimed its fair share of Emmy nominations—14 to be exact. Said and done,Severanceseason 1 won two Emmy Awards, Outstanding Music Composition and Production Design. Though it remains to be seen what wins the series will claim in 2025,Severanceseason 2has already raised the bar with nominations alone.
Severance Season 2 Has The Most Emmy Nominations Out Of Every Show In 2025
Severance Has 27 Nominations Across Several Categories
This has been a great year for TV, and the 2025 Emmy Award Nominations reflect this beautifully. Last year,The Bearseason 3 set some impressive records, managing 23 nominations and 11 wins. This year, however,Severanceseason 2 knockedThe Bear’s previous record out of the parkwith 27 noms, followed up by Apple TV+’s other hit,The Studio, with 23 nominations.
Severance Season 2 2025 Emmy Award Nominations
Outstanding Picture Editing for a Drama Series (Episode: Cold Harbor)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Zach Cherry as Dylan George)
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Chikhai Bardo)
Outstanding Picture Editing for a Drama Series (Chikhai Bardo)
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (Gwendoline Christie as Lorne)
Outstanding Title Design
Outstanding Picture Editing For A Drama Series (Episode: Attila)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Britt Lower as Helly/Helena)
Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More)
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series (Patricia Arquette as Harmony Cobel)
Outstanding Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (John Turturro as Irving Baliff)
Outstanding Stunt Performance (Episode: Cold Harbor)
Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Single Episode (Episode: Hello, Ms. Cobel)
Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score) (Episode: Cold Harbor)
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Episode: Cold Harbor)
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (Jane Alexander as Sissy Cobel)
Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour) (Episode: Cold Harbor)
Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (One Hour) (Episode: Hello, Ms. Cobel)
Outstanding Choreography For Scripted Programming (Routines: Choreography & Merriment / The Ballad of Ambrose And Gunnel)
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (Merritt Wever as Gretchen George)
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Episode: Cold Harbor)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Tramell Tillman as Seth Milchick)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Adam Scott as Mark Scout)
Outstanding Music Supervision (Episode: Cold Harbor)
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour) (Chikhai Bardo)
The Severance Actor Wasn’t Nominated Back In 2022
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Britt Lower, who playsHelly R inSeverance, has been nominated for the 2025 Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. This is significant, whether she walks away with a win or not, sincethis same star was snubbed for this nomination back in 2022.
AfterSeveranceseason 1, Patricia Arquette, who plays Harmony Cobel, was nominated for the 2022 Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress, but Lower was, unfortunately, snubbed. This was quite a shock, since the actress had given an exceptional performance inSeverance’s first installment, certainly as much of a standout as Arquette.
Thankfully, Lower has finally been recognized for her work onSeveranceafter season 2, which saw her play not only Helly R but also her Outie, Helena Eagan, in near equal measure.It was a nuanced and impactful performance, and one that could very well earn Lower the win. Said and done, this and victory in other categories could allowSeveranceto break more records during the 2025 Emmy Award season.
