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The 2024 Emmy Awards were a showcase of television's finest that hosted an array of talented nominees across various genres. The ceremony was held on September 15, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. From drama to comedy and limited series, the competition was fierce, with shows like The Bear, Hacks and Shogun leading with multiple nominations across key categories.
Shogun, FX's series, set in feudal Japan, entered the night with a staggering 25 nominations spanning best drama series to acting and technical categories. It faced stiff competition from shows like The Bear, which had made a major impact with 23 nominations, and The Crown which is always a favorite vying for major awards in drama.
On the comedy front, Hacks surprised many by snatching the best comedy series award, a category fiercely contested by last year’s winner, The Bear, and other popular nominees like Curb Your Enthusiasm and What We Do in the Shadows.
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The night, however, belonged to Shogun, which not only became a fan favorite with its intricate portrayal of power struggles and cultural encounters, but also made history by clinching the highest number of Emmys.
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Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai received accolades for their stellar performances, and became the first Japanese actors to win in their respective categories. The show's total haul of 18 Emmys, including for Best Drama Series and Direction, set a new record for the most awards won by a series in a single season.
List of Emmy Awards Shogun won
Shogun dominated the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards securing 18 wins, which is the most of any show this season.
It received accolades for the following:
- Outstanding Drama Series
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Hiroyuki Sanada)
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Anna Sawai)
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Takehiro Hira)
- Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Frederick E.O. Toye)
- Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Rachel Kondo, Justin Marks)
- Outstanding Cinematography for a Drama Series
- Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Period or Fantasy Program
- Outstanding Costume Design for a Period or Fantasy Series
- Outstanding Makeup for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic)
- Outstanding Hairstyling for a Single-Camera Series
- Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score)
- Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series
- Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series
- Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Season or a Movie
- Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Drama Series, Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Outstanding Stunt Performance
Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series
Other big wins at Emmy Awards 2024
Hacks wins Best Comedy Series: Hacks clinched the Best Comedy Series award, overtaking The Bear despite its 23 nominations. The win at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards marks a major upset in a category dominated by heavy favorites.
Jean Smart's continued success: Jean Smart secured her third Best Actress in a Comedy Emmy for Hacks, bringing her total Emmy tally to six. The win shows her enduring presence and impact in television comedy, spanning several decades.
First-time winners: Liza Colon-Zayas got her first Emmy, winning Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy for her role in The Bear. She made history as the first Latina to win this category which, according to her, is a milestone. She mentioned this during her acceptance speech, focusing on the importance of representation.
Baby Reindeer scores big: The series Baby Reindeer won Best Limited Series at the Emmy Awards. Additionally, Richard Gadd won for his leading role and for his writing, basing the series on his personal story of being stalked.
Jodie Foster's first Emmy: Jodie Foster won her first Emmy for her role in True Detective: Night Country, adding an Emmy to her two Oscars. Her win for Best Actress in a Limited Series celebrates her versatile talent across film and television.
Surprising wins and nominations: Lamorne Morris won Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series for Fargo, unexpectedly beating Robert Downey Jr. Billy Crudup also took home Best Supporting Actor in a Drama for The Morning Show.
Hosts and historical moments: Eugene and Dan Levy hosted the Emmy Awards, becoming the first father-son duo to do so. The ceremony included memorable reunions from the casts of Happy Days and The West Wing, celebrating television history and its enduring legacies.
You can watch Shogun on Hulu.
