The nominees for the 2025 BAFTA TV Awards have been revealed, with Baby Reindeer dominating the field, and Nava Mau making history as the first out transgender actor to ever be nominated for a TV BAFTA.
Historic Nomination for Nava Mau
Mau, 32, earned the nomination for her role in Netflix’s Baby Reindeer, a drama that has already made a significant impact, winning six Emmy awards last year. In addition to Mau’s groundbreaking recognition, the series also received seven other BAFTA nominations, including for lead actor Richard Gadd and supporting actresses Jessica Gunning and Mau.
Mau’s nomination marks a major milestone in the entertainment industry. Not only is she the first out trans actor to be nominated for a TV BAFTA, but she also made history last year with a Primetime Emmy nomination in the limited series or TV movie acting category.
Reflecting on her Emmy nomination, Mau discussed the challenges faced by trans people, especially Latinas and other underrepresented communities. “Unfortunately, the opportunities afforded to trans people and Latinas and all under-represented people have been extremely limited,” she said. “That has gotten in the way of us being able to grow in our craft and explore all we can be.”
Mau, who is also set to star in the upcoming season of Netflix’s thriller You, expressed hope for the future. “I by no means will be the only [trans actress] moving forward,” she said. “What Baby Reindeer and this moment has shown is that when we’re given the opportunity, we can grow into it and so far beyond it.”
Other Notable BAFTA TV Nominations
Baby Reindeer is not the only show making waves at this year’s BAFTA TV nominations. The drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office also earned multiple nods, while Say Nothing, a series set in Northern Ireland during The Troubles, and the thriller Slow Horses received recognition as well.
In terms of LGBTQ+ representation, several actors have been nominated. Lola Petticrew received a nod for leading actress for their role in Say Nothing, and Sharon D Clarke earned a nomination in the same category for her performance in Mr Loverman, a queer Caribbean drama.
McKinley Belcher III received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor in Netflix’s Eric, while Bilal Hasna is up for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Extraordinary, a superhero comedy series. Additionally, hit LGBTQ+ comedies We Are Lady Parts and Smoggie Queens earned nominations, showcasing the growing visibility of queer voices in television.
The BAFTA TV Awards
The 2025 BAFTA TV Awards will take place on May 11 at the Royal Festival Hall in London. This year’s ceremony promises to highlight the diverse range of talent and groundbreaking stories being told on television, including significant representation from the LGBTQ+ community.
