18 Emmy® Nominated Shows To Watch On Disney+ & Hulu
July 24, 2025
From breakout comedies to epic dramas, here’s your guide to the shows everyone’s talking about.
Awards-season buzz is in full swing, and this year’s lineup of Emmy®-nominated shows proves how wide Disney’s storytelling spectrum truly is. From galaxy-spanning sagas and restaurant-kitchen chaos, to concert spectaculars and revealing documentaries, these titles have racked up accolades for standout performances, sharp writing, and unforgettable moments. Use this curated list to find the series or special that fits your mood, then add it to your Watchlist in a tap.
Lucasfilm's Andor, Disney+
Emmy® Spotlight: Lucasfilm's Andor landed 14 2025 Emmy® nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series.
Rebel spy Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) is still years away from the events of Rogue One, but this slow-burn thriller shows how an ordinary outsider becomes a key figure in a galaxy-wide uprising. Creator Tony Gilroy threads political intrigue and tightrope tension through every mission as the series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how diverse peoples and worlds became involved. If you crave nuanced characters and high-stakes world-building, this one’s essential.
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FX's The Bear, Hulu
Emmy® Spotlight: FX's The Bear scored 13 2025 Emmy® nominations, with Jeremy Allen White up for an Emmy® for Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
FX’s comedy series The Bear is about food, family, the insanity of the grind, the beauty behind a sense of urgency, and the steep, slippery downsides. As young chef Carmy fights to transform both The Original Beef of Chicagoland and himself, he works alongside a rough-around-the-edges kitchen crew that ultimately reveal themselves as his chosen family. (Hulu)*
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FX's Dying for Sex, Hulu
Emmy® Spotlight: FX's Dying for Sex earned nine 2025 Emmy® nominations, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series.
After a Stage IV cancer diagnosis, Molly Kochan (Michelle Williams) leaves her marriage and dives head-first into every desire she once shelved. The limited series balances candid humor with poignant insights, thanks to creators Kim Rosenstock and Elizabeth Meriwether. Touching performances from Jenny Slate and Rob Delaney deepen a story that asks what it truly means to feel alive. (Hulu)*
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Only Murders in the Building, Hulu
Emmy® Spotlight: Only Murders in the Building picked up eight 2025 Emmy® nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series.
Three true-crime superfans turn amateur sleuths when a suspicious death rocks their luxe New York apartment building. As their do-it-yourself podcast gains listeners, secrets spill through hidden passageways and fractured friendships. Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez lead a whip-smart satire packed with Hitchcock-style twists and sly jabs at influencer culture — no wonder awards voters keep watching! (Hulu)*
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FX's What We Do in the Shadows, Hulu
Emmy® Spotlight: FX's What We Do in the Shadows claimed six 2025 Emmy® nominations, highlighted by a nod for Outstanding Comedy Series.
FX’s What We Do in the Shadows documents the nightly exploits of vampire roommates Nandor (Kayvan Novak), Laszlo (Matt Berry), Nadja (Natasia Demetriou) and Colin Robinson (Mark Proksch) as they navigate the modern world of Staten Island with the help of their former familiar and current human friend, Guillermo (Harvey Guillén) as well as their vampire bureaucrat acquaintance, The Guide (Kristen Schaal). (Hulu)*
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Paradise, Hulu
Emmy® Spotlight: Paradise secured four 2025 Emmy® nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series.
Agent Xavier Collins investigates a high-profile murder inside an elite enclave, only to confront personal ties that complicate every lead. Sterling K. Brown headlines an ensemble that explores power, privilege, and justice. Created by Dan Fogelman and produced by 20th Television, the series layers political intrigue with character-driven suspense. (Hulu)*
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Mid-Century Modern, Hulu
Emmy® Spotlight: Mid-Century Modern collected four 2025 Emmy® nominations including Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series.
Three best friends — Bunny Schneiderman (Nathan Lane), Jerry Frank (Matt Bomer), and Arthur Broussard (Nathan Lee Graham) — move into a Palm Springs home after an unexpected loss, forming a chosen family with Bunny’s mother, Sybil (Linda Lavin). From creator duo Max Mutchnick and David Kohan, each witty half-hour celebrates resilience, friendship, and writing new chapters at any age. (Hulu)*
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Marvel Television's Agatha All Along, Disney+
Emmy® Spotlight: Marvel Television's Agatha All Along swept up three 2025 Emmy® nominations, including Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes.
The infamous Agatha Harkness finds herself down and out of power after a suspicious goth Teen helps break her free from a distorted spell. Her interest is piqued when he begs her to take him on the legendary Witches’ Road, a magical gauntlet of trials that, if survived, rewards a witch with what they’re missing. Together, Agatha and this mysterious Teen pull together a desperate coven, and set off down, down, down The Road…
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The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
Emmy® Spotlight: The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl earned three 2025 Emmy® nominations, such as Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming.
The Pride Lands roar to life as original film voices and Broadway stars unite for an immersive concert staged with a 70-piece orchestra, award-winning puppetry, and cutting-edge projection mapping. From “Circle of Life” to “Hakuna Matata,” this anniversary event honors the franchise’s journey across animation, stage, and live-action film.
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FX's Welcome to Wrexham, Hulu
Emmy® Spotlight: FX's Welcome to Wrexham captured three 2025 Emmy® nominations, headlined by Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program.
In Welcome to Wrexham, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds learn to run the third-oldest professional football club in the world. In 2020, Rob and Ryan teamed up to purchase the 5th-tier Red Dragons in the hopes of turning Wrexham AFC into an underdog story the whole world could root for. The catch? Rob and Ryan had no experience in football or working together. From Hollywood to Wales, from the pitch to the locker room, the front office to the pub, the docuseries tracks Rob and Ryan’s crash course in football club ownership and the inextricably connected fates of a team and a town counting on two actors to bring some serious hope and change to a community that could use it. (Hulu)*
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Beatles ’64, Disney+
Emmy® Spotlight: Beatles ’64 received two 2025 Emmy® nominations, including Outstanding Sound Editing for a Nonfiction or Reality Program.
Restored 4K footage from documentarians Albert and David Maysles gives fans an inside look at The Beatles’ first U.S. tour, from frenzied airports to the historic Ed Sullivan performance. Produced by Martin Scorsese, the film offers new interviews with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, capturing the whirlwind that forever changed pop culture.
Music by John Williams, Disney+
Emmy® Spotlight: Music by John Williams earned two 2025 Emmy® nominations, highlighted by Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Nonfiction Program.
Director Laurent Bouzereau traces the five-time Academy Award®-winning composer’s career through rare behind-the-scenes footage and comments from Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. From soaring space operas to swashbuckling scores, the documentary reveals how Williams’ music shaped modern cinema.
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Marvel Animation's What If…?, Disney+
Emmy® Spotlight: Marvel Animation's What If…? picked up two 2025 Emmy® nominations, including Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance for Jeffrey Wright.
Marvel’s animated series “What If...?” returns in Season 3 for its culminating adventure through the multiverse. Watch as classic characters make unexpected choices that will mutate their worlds into spectacular alternate versions of the MCU. The Watcher (voice of Jeffrey Wright) will guide viewers as the series traverses new genres, bigger spectacles, and incredible new characters.
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Tucci in Italy, Disney+ and Hulu
Emmy® Spotlight: Tucci in Italy received two 2025 Emmy® nominations including Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special.
Stanley Tucci travels region by region, tasting how geography, history and tradition flavor every dish. Sweeping drone shots meet intimate kitchen moments, turning each episode into a sensory postcard that argues food is Italy’s truest map.
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Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years, Hulu
Emmy® Spotlight: Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years landed two 2025 Emmy® nominations, including Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded).
In his twelfth special, Bill Burr unloads on male sadness, marriage myths and facing mortality with trademark bluntness. Directed by Ben Tishler, the hour proves Burr can still find humor in the grim and the everyday alike. (Hulu)*
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The Acolyte, Disney+
Emmy® Spotlight: Star Wars: The Acolyte earned one 2025 Emmy® nomination for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour).
Set a century before The Phantom Menace, respected Jedi Master Sol teams with former Padawan Osha to probe a shocking crime spree that hints at a dark-side resurgence. The High Republic era’s peace is fragile and every clue challenges the Jedi’s understanding of the Force.
Doctor Who, Disney+
Emmy® Spotlight: Doctor Who captured one 2025 Emmy® nomination for Outstanding Choreography for Scripted Programming.
The Doctor and his companion pilot the TARDIS through time and space, overseen by returning showrunner Russell T Davies. New villains, familiar faces, and an ominous mystery promise fresh thrills in the beloved sci-fi saga.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Hulu
Emmy® Spotlight: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives scored one 2025 Emmy® nomination for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program.
A swinging scandal rocks a circle of Utah “MomTok” influencers, forcing them to confront faith, friendship, and internet fame. Over two seasons (so far), cameras track reputations rising and falling as personal choices collide with public scrutiny. (Hulu)*
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Ready for your next binge? Each of these Emmy® nominated shows offers a distinct doorway into world-class storytelling — so go ahead and fill your Watchlist with award-season standouts.
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