‘Black Reel TV Awards’ 2025: Complete Winners List
The Black Reel TV Awards were announced. The biggest night in Black television is a celebration of excellence, creativity, and the voices that shape our culture. “Abbott Elementary” starring Quinta Brunson was the night’s big winner, taking home 4 awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series. Other notable awards include Netflix’s “Rebel Ridge” starring Aaron Pierre for Outstanding Movie.
Check out the complete list and the awards show below.
Black Reel TV Awards Winners
Outstanding Drama Series
Paradise (HULU)
Outstanding Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Outstanding TV Movie or Limited Series
Rebel Ridge (Netflix)
Outstanding Variety, Sketch, Talk – Series or Special
The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show starring Kendrick Lamar (FOX)
Outstanding Documentary
Number One on the Call Sheet (Apple TV+)
Reginald Hudlin & Shola Lynch, directors
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama Series
Sterling K. Brown | Paradise
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series
Quinta Brunson | Abbott Elementary
Outstanding Lead Performance in a TV Movie or Limited Series
Aaron Pierre | Rebel Ridge
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Drama Series
Wood Harris | Forever
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series
Janelle James | Abbott Elementary
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a TV Movie or Limited Series
Rhenzy Feliz | The Penguin
Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
Forever | “Forever”
Regina King, director
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
The Bear | “Napkins”
Ayo Edebiri, director
Outstanding Directing in a TV Movie or Limited Series
The Penguin | “Top Hat”
Kevin Bray, director
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
Paradise | “The Architect of Social Well-Being”
Jason Wilborn, writer
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary | “Audit”
Ava Coleman, writer
Outstanding Writing in a TV Movie or Limited Series
The Penguin | “Inside Man”
Erika L. Johnson, writer
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Drama Series
Glynn Turman | Paradise
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy Series
Cynthia Erivo | Poker Face
Outstanding Music Score
Forever
Gary Gunn, composer
Outstanding Music Supervision
Harlem
Megan Francouer, music supervisor
Outstanding Original Song
“Power of Two” (The Acolyte)
Victoria Monét, performer & writer; Michael Abels, writer; Dernst Emile II, writer
Outstanding Cinematography
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist | “Round Eight: Testify”
Michael Watson, cinematographer
Outstanding Costume Design
Harlem
Anitra Michelle, costume designer
Outstanding Editing
Daredevil: Born Again | “Isle of Joy”
Stephanie Filo, editor
Outstanding Makeup & Hairstyling
The Penguin
Brian Badie, hair department head
Outstanding Production Design
Government Cheese
Warren Alan Young, production designer