Looking for good TV shows to stream? These Emmy favourites are packed with standout performances, great writing, and all the buzz you’ve been hearing about this awards season.

The 2025 Emmy Awards have honoured an exciting mix of critical darlings, breakout newcomers, and returning favourites. Whether you’re in the mood for drama, comedy, or something in between, these shows are backed by recognition from TV’s biggest night. If you’re looking to refresh your streaming queue, here are eight Emmy-nominated shows worth watching.

1. Severance (Apple TV+)

This psychological thriller earned a leading 27 nominations, including a nod for Outstanding Drama Series. Severance explores a chilling world where employees separate their work and personal memories. With standout performances from Adam Scott and Tramell Tillman, and hypnotic direction by Ben Stiller, it’s one of the smartest shows on TV right now.

2. The Studio (Apple TV+)

With 23 nominations, The Studio made a splash in its debut season. Set behind the scenes of a late-night talk show, it’s fast-paced, wickedly funny, and full of chaotic charm. The sharp writing and excellent ensemble cast led by Seth Rogen make it a go-to for anyone who loves satire and workplace comedy.

3. The Penguin (HBO)

This gritty Batman miniseries has earned recognition for its dark, stylish take on Gotham’s criminal underworld. Colin Farrell is nearly unrecognizable in his critically acclaimed turn as the titular villain, and the noir-inspired storytelling gives The Penguin a rich, brooding atmosphere that sets it apart from other comic adaptations.

Canadians can stream this and other HBO shows on Crave.

4. The Bear (FX on Hulu)

While nominated as a comedy series, The Bear blurs genre lines with its intense, emotionally raw storytelling. Set in a high-stress Chicago kitchen, it follows a fine-dining chef returning home to run his late brother’s sandwich shop. The second season continues to impress viewers with deeper character arcs.

Canadians can stream this one on Apple TV+ or Disney+.

5. The Pitt (HBO Max)

Definitely one of the outstanding drama series of the year, The Pitt stands out as a real-time hospital drama that captures the adrenaline, emotion, and grit of emergency medicine. Led by Noah Wyle, the show is fast-paced but grounded, with character-driven storytelling that elevates it above your average medical series.

6. Adolescence (Netflix)

This Netflix original earned a nomination for Outstanding Limited Series with its tense, real-time look at a high school crisis. Set over the course of a single school day, Adolescence builds suspense minute by minute while delivering strong performances from Stephen Graham and rising star Owen Cooper. It’s gripping, topical, and hard to stop watching once you start.

7. The White Lotus (HBO)

Back with a new cast and setting, the third season of The White Lotus continues its Emmy streak with another nomination for Outstanding Drama Series. This time around, the satire of wealth and privilege moves to Southeast Asia, with Parker Posey and Carrie Coon delivering standout performances in a series known for its biting humour and visual flair.

8. Slow Horses (Apple TV+)

With its nomination for Outstanding Drama Series, Slow Horses proves it’s more than just a niche spy drama. Gary Oldman leads a misfit team of MI5 agents relegated to dead-end assignments, but, as you’d expect, nothing stays quiet for long. It’s a clever mix of dry humour, espionage, and suspense, and each season so far has upped the stakes even higher.