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Viewers' Picks for 2025 Emmys Defy Expectations
9 Sep
Summary
- HBO Max's The Pitt wins big in drama categories
- Apple TV+'s Shrinking sweeps comedy awards
- Owen Cooper's landslide win for supporting actor

As the 2025 Emmy Awards approach this Sunday, September 14th, TVLine readers have already made their voices heard on who they think should take home the trophies. In a poll conducted last month, the viewers' picks have defied some industry expectations.
On the drama side, the clear favorite is HBO Max's freshman medical series The Pitt. Not only is the show tipped to win best drama series, but its lead actor Noah Wyle and supporting actress Katherine LaNasa are also expected to triumph in their respective categories. This marks a strong showing for the new streaming drama.
In the comedy race, Apple TV+'s Shrinking has emerged as the viewers' top choice. The series is predicted to win best comedy, with lead actor Jason Segel and supporting actor Harrison Ford also favored by TVLine readers.
The biggest blowout, however, is in the limited series supporting actor category. Adolescence breakout star Owen Cooper earned a staggering 65.14% of the vote, leaving the competition far behind. This overwhelming support suggests Cooper could be in for a surprise win come Sunday.
While these are just the viewers' picks, the actual Emmy results will be revealed live on CBS this weekend. Tune in to see if the TVLine poll predictions hold true or if there are any last-minute upsets.