Apple’s celebrated comedy seriesThe Studiohas to be the one TV show to watch before the upcoming2025 Emmysare held on Sunday, September 14th. Despite the show’s enormous Emmy buzz and critical acclaim, the series has mostly flown under the radar after its late March release.
The Studiowas co-developed bySeth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, known for their classic comedy movies likeSuperbadandPineapple Express. The series is partly an homage to Hollywood filmmaking itself, in whichRogen plays a movie nerd turned studio head named Matt Remick.
The Studioearned aCertified Fresh critic score of 93%. Alexander Harrison ofScreen Rantwrote in his review, “I don’t think you have to follow the film industry to find The Studio funny, but if you do, this Apple TV+ comedy series is irresistible.”
The Studio Has A Record-Breaking Amount Of Emmy Nominations
The Studio Received 23 Nominations In Its First Season
Self-reflexive Hollywood showbiz projects tend to fare quite well during awards season, andThe Studiois no exception.The Studiomade history by earning 23 nominations in its first season,dethroning the previous record held by another Apple TV original comedy show,Ted Lasso(20 nominations).
Self-reflexive Hollywood showbiz projects tend to fare quite well during awards season, andThe Studiois no exception.
The Studioseason 1 is now tied withThe Bearseason 2 for the most Emmy nominations for a comedy series of all time, with 23.The Bearwent on to win 11 of its 23 Emmy nominations last yearbut notably lost Outstanding Comedy Series toHacksseason 3.
The Studiois nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series, Best Comedy Directing, Best Comedy Actor, Best Comedy Writing, and more.11 of its 23 nominations are in acting categories(including Best Casting). Bryan Cranston, Dave Franco, Ron Howard, Anthony Mackie, Martin Scorsese, and Zoë Kravitz are all up for Best Guest Actor/Actress.
The Studio Is One Of The Best New Shows Of 2025
It’s Certified Fresh At 93% On Rotten Tomatoes
In a similar vein toHacksandCurb Your Enthusiasm,The Studiofeatures fictional and exaggerated portrayals of Hollywood figures, such as actors, comedians, producers, directors, showrunners, and everyone in between.If you enjoyed the classic Hollywood movieThe Player, then you should enjoy whatThe Studiohas to offer.
The Studioearned the most 2025 Emmy nominations out of any true comedy seriesin contention. It fell short in total nominations only toSeveranceseason 2 (27 nominations) andThe Penguin(24 nominations), tyingThe White Lotusseason 3 (23 nominations).
The Studioearned more nominations thanThe Last of Usseason 2 (16 nominations),Andorseason 2 andHacksseason 4 (14 nominations), andAdolescence,The Pitt, andThe Bearseason 3 (13 nominations).Apple TV has already ordered a second season ofThe Studio, which is currently in development.
It Has The Most Expansive Cast List Of Any 2025 TV Show
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The Studiohas the best ensemble casts out of any TV 2025 show, which is mostly why it has earned a record-breaking number of Emmy nominations. Apart from Rogen, its main cast includes Catherine O’Hara, Ike Barinholtz, and Kathryn Hahn, all of whom were nominated for Best Supporting Actor/Actress in a Comedy Series.
IfThe Studioseason 1 is any indication, the guest list for season 2 will be even more mind-blowing.
Among the impressive guest stars inThe Studiowho were not nominated wereAdam Scott, Olivia Wilde, Zac Efron, Greta Lee, Paul Dano, Josh Hutcherson, Rebecca Hall, Steve Buscemi, Ice Cube, Quinta Brunson, Johnny Knoxville, Rhea Perlman, Ramy Youssef, David Krumholtz, and Lil Rel Howery.
Martin Scorsese and Ron Howard are just two of the real-life directorswho guest-star inThe Studio. Peter Berg, Zack Snyder, Aaron Sorkin, Nicholas Stoller, Parker Finn, Sarah Polley, andHackscreators Lucia Aniello, Jen Statsky, and Paul W. Downs also cameo. Even Netflix’s CEO Ted Sarandos makes an appearance.
The guest list forThe Studioseason 1 just keeps on going. Even TikTok starCharlie D’Amelio makes a brief appearance. Chase Sui Wonders, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, and Dewayne Perkins also round out the main cast in supporting roles. IfThe Studioseason 1 is any indication, the guest list for season 2 will be even more mind-blowing.
One Of The Show’s Best Episodes Takes Place At The Golden Globes
The Studiofeatures severalbehind-the-scenes scenarios of real-world Hollywood events and happenings, including the annual Golden Globes. The series shuffles from taking place inside Matt Remick’s luxurious office to zooming around on a golf cart through the studio backlot and even going in between takes of a Hollywood production.
IfThe Studiodoes find some Emmy success,it will be reminiscent of episode 8, titled “The Golden Globes,“in which several members of the cast accept fictitious awards for equally fictitious productions. This episode will be even better, and more “meta,” ifThe Studiogets nominated for and wins a Golden Globe or two in real life.
While many of the settings inThe Studioare ultimately fictional or hyperbolic, they aregenuinely inspired by the modern Hollywood landscape, with some characters and events directly taken from Rogen and Goldberg’s career and life experiences. WithThe Studiolooking to sweep up several awards at the upcoming 2025 Emmys, now is the perfect time to see what all the buzz is about on Apple TV+.
