The 76th Emmy Awards ceremony created a surprise on Sunday evening in Los Angeles, with the historic triumph of the Japanese series “Shogun“. Crowned best drama series, it won a total of 18 awards, an absolute record!
“Shōgun” Makes History
The historical fresco “Shogun“, broadcast in France on Disney+, created a stir by winning the prestigious award for best drama series. A first for a non-English-language production, which confirms the growing openness of the American public to works in foreign languages.
With no less than 18 awards in total, “Shogun“sets a new record for a single-season drama series. Writer Justin Marks highlighted the audacity of this project: “You have validated a very expensive, subtitled Japanese period series, the climax of which takes place around a poetry competition.
The two stars of the series were also crowned: Hiroyuki Sanada (best actor) and Anna Sawai (best actress). “It was a dream project where East meets West”the Japanese actor rejoiced. His on-screen partner described her role as “role of a lifetime”.
“Hacks” and “The Bear” rewarded
Against all odds, it is the series “Hacks” HBO's Emmy for best comedy, beating the big favorite “The Bear”. Jean Smart, who plays a declining comedian in “Hacks“, won the award for best actress in a comedy for the third time in a row.
If “The Bear” didn't take home the top trophy, but the cooking series still shone in the acting categories. Jeremy Allen White (Best Actor), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Best Supporting Actor) and Liza Colon-Zayas (Best Supporting Actress) all won for their performances.
“My Little Reindeer”: Netflix's controversial phenomenon in the spotlight
In the hotly contested category of best mini-series, it's “My little reindeer” which stood out. This chilling story of a man harassed by a woman suffering from mental disorders, inspired by the personal experience of its creator Richard Gadd, won over the jurors.
Richard Gadd not only won Best Actor, but also Best Screenplay.
Jessica Gunning, who was stunning in her role as the stalker, was named best supporting actress. The accolade comes as the British actress who inspired the character sued Netflix for defamation, claiming $170 million in damages.
Other notable awards: Elizabeth Debicki received the Emmy for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Lady Diana in “The Crown”.
Here is the list of the main winners at the 2024 Emmy Awards:
Best Drama Series: Shōgun
Best Comedy Series: Hacks
Best Mini-Series: My Little Reindeer
Best Actor in a Drama Series: Hiroyuki Sanada, Shōgun
Best Actress in a Drama Series: Anna Sawai, Shōgun
Best Actor in a Comedy Series: Jeremy Allen White, The Bear
Best Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart, Hacks
Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie: Richard Gadd, My Little Reindeer
Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie: Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Billy Crudup, The Morning Show
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Elizabeth Debicki, The Crown
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie: Lamorne Morris, Fargo
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie: Jessica Gunning, My Little Reindeer
Best Direction in a Drama Series: Shōgun — Frederick EO Toye for “Crimson Sky”
Best Directing in a Comedy Series: The Bear — Christopher Storer for “Fishes”
Best Writing for a Drama Series: Slow Horses — Will Smith for “Negotiating With Tigers”
Best Writing for a Comedy Series: Hacks — Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky for “Bulletproof”
Best Screenplay for a Limited Series or a Movie: My Little Reindeer — Richard Gadd
Best Talk Show: The Daily Show
Best Entertainment Program: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Best Reality TV Show: The Traitors
