HBO Max and Netflix Dominate 2025 Emmy Awards with Most Wins

HBO Max and Netflix finished the 2025 Emmys tied for the most wins of any platform, with 30 trophies each. Apple TV+ followed with 21, while NBC led the broadcast networks with 11, and Disney+, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video rounded out the upper tier.

Those big totals were built by individual programs scoring multiple statuettes across the main telecast and the Creative Arts ceremonies. Here is the full run of multi-winner shows, moving from two wins up to the single most decorated program of the year.

‘The 67th Annual Grammy Awards’ (2025) – CBS

The music industry’s flagship telecast earned 2 Emmys at the 2025 ceremony, contributing to CBS’s overall haul. The broadcast recognizes excellence in live production and large-scale event staging, which keeps it squarely in the awards conversation each year.

Live specials like ‘The 67th Annual Grammy Awards’ are judged on directing, writing for variety, and technical execution including camera work and sound. The show’s two wins reflected that focus on complex logistics and real-time presentation.

‘100 Foot Wave’ (2021– ) – HBO/Max

The surfing docuseries picked up 2 Emmys, adding to HBO’s nonfiction tally for the year. The series continues to benefit from a cinematic approach to extreme sports storytelling that translates well to awards categories.

Documentaries are typically recognized for cinematography, editing, and sound in nonfiction fields. ‘100 Foot Wave’ converted that strength into two trophies during the 2025 cycle.

‘The Daily Show: Desi Lydic’ (2024–2025) – Comedy Central

This iteration of ‘The Daily Show’ secured 2 Emmys, contributing to Comedy Central’s total for the season. The show’s hybrid of studio segments and field pieces kept it competitive across late night categories.

Variety talk programs are evaluated on writing, short-form segments, and overall series presentation. The two wins underscored the production’s consistency across those lanes.

‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’ (2014– ) – HBO/Max

The weekly deep-dive series added 2 Emmys to HBO’s stack. The show continued its strong performance in writing and series categories for variety, keeping its awards streak alive.

Topical programs are graded on research, scripting, and segment assembly. ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’ maintained that standard and converted it into two more wins this year.

‘Love On The Spectrum’ (2019– ) – Netflix

The relationship docuseries notched 2 Emmys, boosting Netflix’s unscripted slate. The format blends observational storytelling with careful postproduction, which lands well with craft branches.

Unscripted series often break through in casting, picture editing, and sound in nonfiction. ‘Love On The Spectrum’ translated those strengths into a pair of trophies.

‘Welcome To Wrexham’ (2022– ) – FX

The soccer docuseries secured 2 Emmys, accounting for FX’s full win total on the night. The show balances behind-the-scenes access with match-day coverage that fits key nonfiction categories.

Sports-adjacent documentaries compete in cinematography, editing, and sound for nonfiction. ‘Welcome To Wrexham’ delivered in those areas and came away with two awards.

‘The Boys’ (2019– ) – Amazon Prime Video

The superhero drama captured 3 Emmys, helping drive Prime Video’s overall count. The series combines large-scale effects with sharp production design, which positions it well in craft races.

Scripted action series tend to land in visual effects, sound, and stunt coordination. ‘The Boys’ converted that technical footprint into three wins at the 2025 Emmys.

‘Bridgerton’ (2020– ) – Netflix

The period drama earned 3 Emmys that rolled into Netflix’s total. The show’s meticulous costumes and production buildouts keep it highly competitive in below-the-line fields.

Historical romances usually shine in costume, hairstyling, makeup, and production design. ‘Bridgerton’ leveraged those strengths to collect three trophies this season.

‘Hacks’ (2021– ) – Max

The comedy series added 3 Emmys to HBO Max’s tally. Its blend of sharp scripts and polished presentation keeps it active across writing and performance-adjacent categories.

Half-hour comedies are often recognized for writing, directing, and picture editing. ‘Hacks’ turned that package into three wins during the 2025 awards run.

‘Pee-Wee As Himself’ (2025) – ABC

This tribute special earned 3 Emmys, anchoring ABC’s total for the year. The program combined archival elements with new material in a format that awards voters regularly celebrate.

Tribute specials compete in variety special direction, writing, and technical categories. ‘Pee-Wee As Himself’ met those criteria and translated them into three trophies.

‘Saturday Night Live’ (1975– ) – NBC

‘SNL’ brought in 3 Emmys, complementing NBC’s strong year anchored by a milestone special. The weekly show maintained its long-running presence across variety series categories.

Sketch series are commonly honored for directing, writing, and production design tailored to weekly turnover. ‘Saturday Night Live’ executed at that pace and secured three wins.

‘Arcane’ (2021– ) – Netflix

The animated series scored 4 Emmys, a key piece of Netflix’s animation success. The production’s high-end pipeline continues to resonate with voters in both series and craft fields.

Animated programs are recognized for character design, art direction, and sound, along with the series award. ‘Arcane’ converted that comprehensive approach into four trophies.

‘Love, Death & Robots’ (2019– ) – Netflix

This anthology earned 4 Emmys, adding depth to Netflix’s genre slate. The show’s stand-alone episodes allow multiple teams to showcase distinct techniques within a single season.

Anthologies can hit in animation, short-form storytelling, editing, and sound. ‘Love, Death + Robots’ spread its strengths across categories and came away with four wins.

‘The Pitt’ (2025) – Netflix

‘The Pitt’ collected 5 Emmys, a sizable boost to Netflix’s overall count. The series delivered a tightly produced season that connected across several craft branches.

New series often find traction in casting, editing, and sound while competing for series recognition. ‘The Pitt’ matched that pattern and left the Emmys with five trophies.

‘The Traitors’ (2023– ) – Peacock

The reality competition series earned 5 Emmys, representing Peacock’s full total for the year. The format’s combination of strategy gameplay and cinematic staging fits multiple unscripted categories.

Competition shows succeed in casting, directing, and editing for reality, plus overall series honors. ‘The Traitors’ converted those elements into five wins at the 2025 Emmys.

‘Andor’ (2022– ) – Disney+

The ‘Star Wars’ drama picked up 5 Emmys, helping Disney+ post a solid platform total. The show’s grounded approach to world-building supports consistent recognition in craft areas.

Large-scale sci-fi series often excel in production design, visual effects, and sound. ‘Andor’ turned that technical excellence into five trophies during this awards cycle.

‘Adolescence’ (2025) – Apple TV+

The new drama secured 8 Emmys, giving Apple TV+ a major push toward its platform total. The production delivered polished storytelling supported by top-tier below-the-line work.

Breakout first seasons frequently win for casting, cinematography, editing, and music. ‘Adolescence’ matched that profile and translated it into eight wins at the Emmys.

‘Severance’ (2022– ) – Apple TV+

‘Severance’ added 8 Emmys to Apple TV+ and continued its strong awards trajectory. The series’ meticulous world design and soundscape keep it competitive across multiple branches.

Prestige dramas convert craft precision into wins in production design, sound, editing, and music, alongside series recognition. ‘Severance’ did exactly that to reach eight trophies for the year.

‘SNL50: The Anniversary Special’ (2025) – NBC

The one-night celebration earned 8 Emmys and anchored NBC’s platform-leading broadcast total. The event assembled generations of contributors in a live format that plays well with voters.

Anniversary specials tend to hit directing for variety, writing, and a range of technical areas reflecting large live builds. ‘SNL50: The Anniversary Special’ checked those boxes and came away with eight awards.

‘The Penguin’ (2024) – Max

The limited series claimed 9 Emmys, one of the largest single-show totals of the year for HBO Max. The production’s scale and noir aesthetic aligned with categories that reward world-building and postproduction craft.

Limited series compete across casting, cinematography, editing, sound, and makeup, plus the marquee series award. ‘The Penguin’ converted those opportunities into nine wins at the 2025 Emmys.

‘The Studio’ (2025) – HBO/Max

Topping the field, ‘The Studio’ walked away with 13 Emmys and was the most decorated program of the year. Those wins were a central pillar of HBO Max’s platform-leading total.

High-end scripted shows that sweep multiple branches usually pair a strong series run with dominance in editing, sound, design, and music. ‘The Studio’ fit that profile and translated it into a haul that led all programs.

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