{"id":193019,"date":"2025-09-14T18:20:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T18:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/14\/5-great-emmy-nominated-shows-you-need-to-watch-now-on-netflix-hbo-max-and-more\/"},"modified":"2025-09-14T18:20:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T18:20:46","slug":"5-great-emmy-nominated-shows-you-need-to-watch-now-on-netflix-hbo-max-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/14\/5-great-emmy-nominated-shows-you-need-to-watch-now-on-netflix-hbo-max-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Great Emmy-Nominated Shows You Need to Watch Now on Netflix, HBO Max and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Whether you plan on watching the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/emmys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emmys<\/a> or not, there\u2019s no question that there are some seriously great shows nominated for TV\u2019s biggest awards in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also no question, however, that it\u2019s nearly impossible to watch all of them, even if you\u2019re a television superfan.<\/p>\n<p>So whether you\u2019re wondering which shows to root for or just what to watch next, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/usmagazine.com\/watch-with-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch With Us<\/a> team\u2019s list of must-watch, Emmy-nominated shows. Our list includes hit shows now streaming on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/media-network\/netflix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Netflix<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/media-network\/hulu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hulu<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/media-network\/hbo-max\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HBO Max<\/a> and more.<\/p>\n<h3>\u2018The Last of Us\u2019 (2023-Present)<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Last of Us Season 2 - Official Trailer\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/COuJxPaFIZ8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Who knew a show based on a video game about mushroom zombies could make us feel so many emotions? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/shows\/the-last-of-us-hbo-tv-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>The Last of Us<\/em><\/a> follows Joel (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrities\/pedro-pascal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Pedro Pascal<\/strong><\/a>), a smuggler who lost his daughter in the outbreak of a world-ending fungal disease, when he\u2019s tasked with escorting Ellie (<strong>Bella Ramsey<\/strong>) across the country for an important mission. In the second season, their journey took some extremely shocking twists \u2014 proving that in an apocalyptic landscape crawling with mindless monsters, the scariest thing out there is still human beings. Phenomenal performances, production design and action make this an unmissable show.<\/p>\n<div class=\"link-related article link-related__with-thumb\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"article__thumbnail related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/5-must-see-tv-shows-of-2025-so-far-and-where-you-can-stream-them\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"01\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"article__content\">\n<h3 class=\"article__title\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"article__title-link related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/5-must-see-tv-shows-of-2025-so-far-and-where-you-can-stream-them\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"01\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n    <span class=\"related-badge\">Related: <\/span><span class=\"related-title\">5 Must-See TV Shows of 2025 So Far and Where You Can Stream Them<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\tWe\u2019re not even halfway through 2025, but TV obsessives have already been served a smorgasbord of high-quality shows that are impossible not to watch. Whether you like comedy, drama, mystery, action or all of the above, there\u2019s something for you in this lineup. Watch With Us recommends these 5 shows if you need to watch [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>The Last of Us <\/em>is nominated for Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Pedro Pascal) and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Bella Ramsey).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/play.hbomax.com\/video\/watch\/c07ae042-082e-4b53-ba86-b6ac5e3004db\/431c21e1-908f-42c5-a7a5-10ca21ce8b97\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch <em>The Last of Us<\/em> on HBO Max.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>\u2018Severance\u2019 (2022-Present)<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Severance \u2014 Season 2 Official Trailer | Apple TV+\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_UXKlYvLGJY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/usmagazine.com\/celebrities\/adam-scott\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Adam Scott<\/strong><\/a> stars in this darkly comedic thriller series about the employees at a biotech company, Lumon, who have undergone \u201cSeverance\u201d \u2014 a medical procedure that ensures they retain no memories of the outside world while at work and have no recollection of their job once they leave. This procedure results in two distinct personalities for each employee: the \u201cinnie,\u201d who exists solely within Lumon, and the \u201coutie,\u201d who lives their personal life outside of work. But as the severed employees soon learn, there\u2019s a cost to such a separation, especially when one side of your personality begins discovering conspiracies. <em>Severance<\/em> is a searing satire of corporate life that deconstructs identity and workplace culture.<\/p>\n<div class=\"link-related article link-related__with-thumb\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"article__thumbnail related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/best-drama-shows-on-hbo-and-max-right-now\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"01\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/peacemaker-2.jpg?crop=0px%2C27px%2C1200px%2C678px&amp;resize=400%2C225&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 770px) calc(100vw - 6em), 200px\" alt=\"John Cena in Peacemaker\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" data-fallback-img=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/peacemaker-2.jpg?quality=86&amp;strip=all\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"article__content\">\n<h3 class=\"article__title\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"article__title-link related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/best-drama-shows-on-hbo-and-max-right-now\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"01\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n    <span class=\"related-badge\">Related: <\/span><span class=\"related-title\">11 Must-Watch Drama Shows on HBO Max Right Now (August 2025)<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\tAugust 2025 is a little slow for new HBO Max dramas, with most of its big prestige releases being saved for the fall \u2014 like IT: Welcome to Derry or\u00a0A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. But one big drama release is coming \u2014\u00a0Peacemaker is returning for season 2. If you\u2019re still craving drama, the platform [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/pictures\/severance-season-2-everything-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Severance<\/em><\/a> received a whopping 27 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Adam Scott) and\u00a0 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (<strong>Britt Lower<\/strong>), Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (\u201cChikhai Bardo\u201d by <strong>Jessica Lee Gagn\u00e9 <\/strong>and \u201cCold Harbor\u201d by <strong>Ben Stiller<\/strong>) and Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (\u201cCold Harbor\u201d by <strong>Dan Erickson<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/us\/show\/severance\/umc.cmc.1srk2goyh2q2zdxcx605w8vtx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch <em>Severance<\/em> on Apple TV+.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>\u2018Arcane\u2019 (2021-2024)<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Arcane: Season 2 | Official Trailer | Netflix\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ysqiEC6bLUI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The online role-playing game <em>League of Legends<\/em> doesn\u2019t have much in the way of plot \u2014 just cool-looking characters. But thanks to <em>Arcane<\/em>, the series adaptation of <em>League of Legends<\/em>, animation fans knew that a video game adaptation could make you cry before <em>The Last of Us<\/em> came to HBO. Arcane follows two sisters, Violet (<a href=\"https:\/\/usmagazine.com\/celebrities\/hailee-steinfeld\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Hailee Steinfeld<\/strong><\/a>) and Powder (<strong>Ella Purnell<\/strong>), who wind up on opposite sides of a civil war between the wealthy city of Piltover and its underground neighbor, Zaun. Technology, magic and personal vendettas collide in this heartbreaking story of betrayal and love that shocked viewers with its stunning animation. If you like intricate worldbuilding and complex plots, don\u2019t miss <em>Arcane<\/em>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"link-related article link-related__with-thumb\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"article__thumbnail related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/7-must-see-animated-movies-for-adults-ranked\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"00\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Spider-Man-Into-the-Spider-Verse.jpg?w=400&amp;h=225&amp;crop=1&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 770px) calc(100vw - 6em), 200px\" alt=\"Spider-Man-Into-the-Spider-Verse\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" data-fallback-img=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Spider-Man-Into-the-Spider-Verse.jpg?quality=78&amp;strip=all\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"article__content\">\n<h3 class=\"article__title\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"article__title-link related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/7-must-see-animated-movies-for-adults-ranked\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"00\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n    <span class=\"related-badge\">Related: <\/span><span class=\"related-title\">7 Must-See Animated Movies For Adults, Ranked<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\tAnimation is a unique blend of visual art, technology and storytelling, but it\u2019s too often brushed aside as \u201cjust for kids.\u201d Of course, that\u2019s not true, with more animated movies like The Boy and the Heron and Flow appealing to adults as well as children, if not more so. While many (though not all!) of [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Since animated shows are mostly honored at the Creative Arts Emmys, we already know that <em>Arcane<\/em> won Outstanding Animated Program. The series was also nominated for Outstanding Sound Editing for an Animated Program.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81435684\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch <em>Arcane<\/em> on Netflix.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>\u2018Mid-Century Modern\u2019 (2025-Present)<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MID-CENTURY MODERN Trailer (2025) Matt Bomer, Comedy\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/93rS8l3owqw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This underappreciated sitcom from the creators of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/shows\/will-grace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Will &amp; Grace<\/em><\/a> didn\u2019t get as much love as we would have liked, but it did snag a few nominations, so we\u2019re taking the opportunity to give it a shoutout. <em>Mid-Century Modern<\/em> follows a group of gay men who, after the death of their close friend, decide to live together as a found family in their house in Palm Springs. Featuring comedy superstars <strong>Nathan Lane, <a href=\"https:\/\/usmagazine.com\/celebrities\/matt-bomer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matt Bomer<\/a>, Nathan Lee Graham<\/strong> and <strong>Linda Lavin<\/strong> (in her final role before her death), this show brings a winning combination of laughs and heart with a modern twist, set against a classic sitcom backdrop.<\/p>\n<p><em>Mid-Century Modern<\/em> was nominated for\u00a0Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series (\u201cHere\u2019s to You, Mrs. Schneiderman,\u201d <strong>James Burrows<\/strong>). It also received 3 Creative Arts Emmy nominations: Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series, Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour) and Outstanding Picture Editing for a Multi-Camera Comedy Series.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hulu.com\/series\/06427539-c0f0-43ba-8630-b95a2426feb4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch <em>Mid-Century Modern<\/em> on Hulu.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>\u2018Dying for Sex\u2019 (2025)<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DYING FOR SEX Trailer (2025) Michelle Williams\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xB5Zv4WlsPo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This limited series is one of the best blends of comedy and tragedy we\u2019ve ever seen. It stars <a href=\"https:\/\/usmagazine.com\/celebrities\/michelle-williams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Michelle Williams<\/strong><\/a> as Molly, a woman who is diagnosed with terminal cancer and decides to use her remaining years to live out her previously unfulfilled sexual fantasies with the help of her best friend Nikki (<strong>Jenny Slate<\/strong>). As Molly explores her sexuality and learns to embrace her death, she and Nikki lean on each other \u2014 with the knowledge that they will forever be the most important relationship in each other\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n<div id=\"news-block\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form  \">\n<div class=\"newsletter-signup__success\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<h3>Thank You!<\/h3>\n<p>You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>More than a show about cancer or sex, this limited series is about the love between two best friends who would do anything for each other \u2014 and how loving someone that much can be painful, but it\u2019s always worth it. The performances by Slate and Williams are luminous, heartfelt and completely lovable.<\/p>\n<div class=\"link-related article link-related__with-thumb\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"article__thumbnail related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/if-you-have-to-watch-1-drama-show-this-july-2025-stream-this-one-now\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"00\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sarah-henrickson-1920.jpg?w=400&amp;h=225&amp;crop=1&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 770px) calc(100vw - 6em), 200px\" alt=\"Amanda Seyfried in Big Love\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" data-fallback-img=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sarah-henrickson-1920.jpg?quality=86&amp;strip=all\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"article__content\">\n<h3 class=\"article__title\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"article__title-link related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/if-you-have-to-watch-1-drama-show-this-july-2025-stream-this-one-now\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"00\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n    <span class=\"related-badge\">Related: <\/span><span class=\"related-title\">If You Have to Watch 1 Drama Show This July, Stream This 1 Now<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\tIf you\u2019re like us, you were hooked on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives over the past year. But if you\u2019re missing the ladies of MomTok and their scandalous stories, we recommend checking out another show about Mormon wives \u2014 albeit a group who are very different from the MomTok crew. And no, we don\u2019t [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Dying for Sex <\/em>is nominated for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series (Michelle Williams), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series (<strong>Rob Delaney<\/strong>), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series (<a href=\"https:\/\/usmagazine.com\/celebrities\/jenny-slate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jenny Slate<\/a>), Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (\u201cIt\u2019s Not That Serious,\u201d <strong>Shannon Murphy<\/strong>) and Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (\u201cGood Value Diet Soda,\u201d <strong>Kim Rosenstock<\/strong> and <strong>Elizabeth Meriwether<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hulu.com\/series\/423f6320-b55b-453b-a85f-dea05bd495d9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch <em>Dying for Sex<\/em> on Hulu.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/5-great-emmy-nominated-shows-you-need-to-watch-now-on-netflix-hbo-max-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you plan on watching the Emmys or not, there\u2019s no question that there are some seriously great shows nominated for TV\u2019s biggest awards in 2025. There\u2019s also no question, however, that it\u2019s nearly impossible to watch all of them, even if you\u2019re a television superfan. So whether you\u2019re wondering which shows to root for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":193025,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-193019","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-entertainment"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/193019","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=193019"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/193019\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193025"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=193019"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=193019"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=193019"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}