Headline: Historic Wins at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards: Shōgun Reigns Supreme, Hacks Makes a Comeback
Subheading: Jeremy Allen White’s The Bear wins big, while Greg Berlanti receives Governor’s Award for his contributions to the industry
LONDON, ENGLAND – The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony, held on Sunday evening at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, was a night to remember. FX’s period drama Shōgun swept the awards, taking home a record-breaking 18 trophies, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
However, it was not the only show to make waves at the ceremony. NBC’s Hacks, led by Jean Smart, claimed four major wins, including Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, making it a comeback to remember. Meanwhile, the British dark comedy limited series Baby Reindeer won four Emmys across major categories, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
In a surprise twist, HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and Comedy Central’s The Daily Show both took home awards in the Outstanding Scripted Variety Series and Outstanding Talk Series categories, respectively.
Some of the notable winners of the night include:
- Outstanding Drama Series: Shōgun
- Outstanding Comedy Series: Hacks
- Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series: Baby Reindeer
- Outstanding Reality Competition Program: The Traitors
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Hiroyuki Sanada (Shōgun)
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart (Hacks)
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie: Lamorne Morris (Fargo)
- Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series: Christopher Storer (The Bear)
- Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series: Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky (Hacks)
Notable absentees from the ceremony included Jeremy Allen White’s The Bear, which lost out in the Outstanding Comedy Series category but won four major awards, and HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, which took home the Outstanding Scripted Variety Series award but did not attend the ceremony.
The ceremony also paid tribute to Greg Berlanti, the acclaimed American screenwriter, producer, and director, who was honored with the Governor’s Award for his valuable contributions to the industry.
