Decoding TV Bonus Ep: Breaking Down the 2025 Emmy Nominations (with Myles McNutt)
Jul 15, 2025
Myles McNutt, creator of the Episodic Medium newsletter and Emmy expert, joins to dissect the 2025 Emmy nominations. They delve into standout nominees like 'Severance' and 'The Bear,' while questioning the dearth of diversity, especially in the guest actor categories. The conversation highlights significant snubs, including notable performances from 'Andor' and the absence of 'Squid Game' season two. Myles and the host also explore how industry politics shape recognition and what these nominations say about the current state of television.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Narrow Momentum Shapes Nominations
- The major Emmy nominations reflect a strong, well-regarded slate of TV shows but highlight narrow cultural momentum rather than broad popularity.
- Hulu's Paradise nomination is surprising given its low cultural buzz, showing how platform push impacts nominations.
Acting Noms Show Narrow TV Views
- Emmy acting categories show limited diversity, dominated by few shows like Severance and White Lotus.
- The TV Academy's voting reflects narrow viewing habits, failing to appreciate breadth in supporting roles.
Guest Acting Tied to Name Recognition
- Guest actor categories in comedy are unbalanced and dominated by a single show, The Studio.
- Nominations favor big names like Martin Scorsese over deserving performers such as Sarah Paulie.