‘Shōgun’ Dominates Critics Choice Awards Nominations, ‘Abbott Elementary’ & ‘The Diplomat’ Follow

The 30th Critics Choice Awards TV nominations are here, and Shōgun is leading the pack with a remarkable six nominations. This follows the show’s recent Emmys success. Coming in strong with four nominations each are a mix of other popular shows, including Abbott Elementary (ABC), Disclaimer (Apple TV+), Hacks (HBO|Max), The Penguin (HBO|Max), The Diplomat (Netflix), and the final season of What We Do in the Shadows (FX).

L to R: 'Disclaimer' (Apple TV) and 'Hacks' (HBO Max)

Following closely are eight other programs with three nominations each, making the race quite competitive. In terms of networks, Netflix takes the lead with 23 nominations, with HBO|Max not far behind at 21. FX, including its partnership with Hulu, earned 20 nominations, while Apple TV+ bagged 12.

The nominations for film categories will be announced on December 12, while the awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, January 12, at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. E! will air the event live.

Shōgun has been one of the most talked-about series of the year, and with its record-breaking 18 Emmy wins from 25 nominations, it’s poised to continue its success at the Critics Choice Awards. The series will compete in the coveted Best Drama Series category against notable contenders like The Diplomat (Netflix), The Day of the Jackal (Peacock), Evil (Paramount+), Industry (HBO|Max), Interview with the Vampire (AMC), The Old Man (FX), and Slow Horses (Apple TV+).

The cast of Shōgun also shines in the nominations, with Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai leading the pack, along with Tadanobu Asano, Takehiro Hira, and Moeka Hoshi earning well-deserved nods for their performances.

In the Best Comedy Series category, Abbott Elementary (ABC), Hacks (HBO|Max), What We Do in the Shadows (FX), and others join the ranks, while English Teacher (FX), Nobody Wants This (Netflix), Only Murders in the Building (Hulu), and Somebody Somewhere (HBO|Max) complete the nominees.

Here’s the full list of the TV nominees for the 2025 Critics Choice Awards:

Best Drama Series

Industry, HBO|MAX (IMDb)

• The Day of the Jackal (Peacock)
• The Diplomat (Netflix)
• Evil (Paramount+)
• Industry (HBO | Max)
• Interview with the Vampire (AMC)
• The Old Man (FX)
• Shōgun (FX / Hulu)
• Slow Horses (Apple TV+)

Best Actor in a Drama Series

Ncuti Gwa in 'Doctor Who' (IMDb)

• Jeff Bridges – The Old Man (FX)
• Ncuti Gatwa – Doctor Who (Disney+)
• Eddie Redmayne – The Day of the Jackal (Peacock)
• Hiroyuki Sanada – Shōgun (FX / Hulu)
• Rufus Sewell – The Diplomat (Netflix)
• Antony Starr – The Boys (Prime Video)

Best Actress in a Drama Series

Anna Sawai in FX's "Shogun" (IMDb)

• Caitriona Balfe – Outlander (Starz)
• Kathy Bates – Matlock (CBS)
• Shanola Hampton – Found (NBC)
• Keira Knightley – Black Doves (Netflix)
• Keri Russell – The Diplomat (Netflix)
• Anna Sawai – Shōgun (FX / Hulu)

Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Michael Emerson in 'Evil' (IMDb)

• Tadanobu Asano – Shōgun (FX / Hulu)
• Michael Emerson – Evil (Paramount+)
• Mark-Paul Gosselaar – Found (NBC)
• Takehiro Hira – Shōgun (FX / Hulu)
• John Lithgow – The Old Man (FX)
• Sam Reid – Interview with the Vampire (AMC)

Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Nicole Kidman in "Special Ops: Lioness" (IMDb)

• Moeka Hoshi – Shōgun (FX / Hulu)
• Allison Janney – The Diplomat (Netflix)
• Nicole Kidman – Special Ops: Lioness (Paramount+)
• Skye P. Marshall – Matlock (CBS)
• Anna Sawai – Pachinko (Apple TV+)
• Fiona Shaw – Bad Sisters (Apple TV+)

Best Comedy Series

Martin Short, Steve Martin and Selena Gomez in 'Only Murders In The Building' (Craig Blankenhorn/Hulu)

• Abbott Elementary (ABC)
• English Teacher (FX)
• Hacks (HBO | Max)
• Nobody Wants This (Netflix)
• Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
• Somebody Somewhere (HBO | Max)
• St. Denis Medical (NBC)
• What We Do in the Shadows (FX)

Best Actor in a Comedy Series

Brian Jordan Alvarez in FX's 'English Teacher'

• Brian Jordan Alvarez – English Teacher (FX)
• Adam Brody – Nobody Wants This (Netflix)
• David Alan Grier – St. Denis Medical (NBC)
• Steve Martin – Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
• Kayvan Novak – What We Do in the Shadows (FX)
• Martin Short – Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)

Best Actress in a Comedy Series

Kristen Wiig in 'Palm Royale' (IMDb)

• Kristen Bell – Nobody Wants This (Netflix)
• Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary (ABC)
• Natasia Demetriou – What We Do in the Shadows (FX)
• Bridget Everett – Somebody Somewhere (HBO | Max)
• Jean Smart – Hacks (HBO | Max)
• Kristen Wiig – Palm Royale (Apple TV+)

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Michael Urie in 'Shrinking'

• Paul W. Downs – Hacks (HBO | Max)
• Asher Grodman – Ghosts (CBS)
• Harvey Guillén – What We Do in the Shadows (FX)
• Brandon Scott Jones – Ghosts (CBS)
• Michael Urie – Shrinking (Apple TV+)
• Tyler James Williams – Abbott Elementary (ABC)

Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

• Liza Colón-Zayas – The Bear (FX / Hulu)
• Hannah Einbinder – Hacks (HBO | Max)
• Janelle James – Abbott Elementary (ABC)
• Stephanie Koenig – English Teacher (FX)
• Patti LuPone – Agatha All Along (Disney+)
• Annie Potts – Young Sheldon (CBS)

Best Limited Series

Baby Reindeer/ Netflix

• Baby Reindeer (Netflix)
• Disclaimer (Apple TV+)
• Masters of the Air (Apple TV+)
• Mr Bates vs the Post Office (PBS)
• The Penguin (HBO | Max)
• Ripley (Netflix)
• True Detective: Night Country (HBO | Max)
• We Were the Lucky Ones (Hulu)

Best Movie Made for Television

• The Great Lillian Hall (HBO | Max)
• It’s What’s Inside (Netflix)
• Música (Prime Video)
• Out of My Mind (Disney+)
• Rebel Ridge (Netflix)
• V/H/S/Beyond (Shudder)

Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television

• Colin Farrell – The Penguin (HBO | Max)
• Richard Gadd – Baby Reindeer (Netflix)
• Tom Hollander – FEUD: Capote vs. The Swans (FX)
• Kevin Kline – Disclaimer (Apple TV+)
• Ewan McGregor – A Gentleman in Moscow (Paramount+)
• Andrew Scott – Ripley (Netflix)

Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television

• Cate Blanchett – Disclaimer (Apple TV+)
• Jodie Foster – True Detective: Night Country (HBO | Max)
• Jessica Lange – The Great Lillian Hall (HBO | Max)
• Cristin Milioti – The Penguin (HBO | Max)
• Phoebe-Rae Taylor – Out of My Mind (Disney+)
• Naomi Watts – FEUD: Capote vs. The Swans (FX)

Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television

• Robert Downey Jr. – The Sympathizer (HBO | Max)
• Hugh Grant – The Regime (HBO | Max)
• Ron Cephas Jones – Genius: MLK/X (National Geographic
• Nick Offerman – Masters of the Air (Apple TV+)
• Steve Zahn – The Penguin (HBO | Max)
• Will Poulter – V/H/S/Beyond (Shudder)

Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television

• Sarah Lancashire – I’m Not Here (HBO | Max)
• Sophie Okonedo – Masters of the Air (Apple TV+)
• Zoe Chao – Baby Reindeer (Netflix)
• Laura Linney – True Detective: Night Country (HBO | Max)
• Jenny Slate – True Detective: Night Country (HBO | Max)
• Rachel Weisz – The Penguin (HBO | Max)

  Source: Hollywood Reporter