Emmy 76: 'Shogun' and 'The Bear' Reign Supreme in Tinseltown!
Ah, the Emmys! A gloriously glamorous evening where the stars align for a celebration of television brilliance—or at least, a parade of the best-dressed and the most famous. This year, the 76th edition graced the city of Los Angeles with much fanfare, and as expected, FX’s Shogun and The Bear were the undeniable divas of the night, strutting away with 18 and 11 wins, respectively. All the while, the rest of us were left juggling popcorn and wondering if we should have actually worn something other than our trusty sweatpants.
They say the world of television is a fickle mistress, and this year, those fickle whims resulted in a delightful shocker in the comedy series category: HBO/Max’s Hacks snatched victory from the jaws of anticipated favorites! In a riveting twist worthy of a telenovela, the award for best dramatic series went to Shogun, which also celebrated its leads, Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai, both snagging their respective acting awards. With that victory, Sawai put a shiny stamp on history by becoming the first actress of Asian descent to do so. Isn’t that the kind of headline that makes you swoon just a little?
In the hustle and bustle at the Peacock Theater, The Bear may have waved its white flag during its second season’s climax, but it still managed to spoon up a delightful win for Jeremy Allen White in the lead comedy actor category. Meanwhile, the supporting accolades morphed into a soirée of their own, where Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Liza Colón-Zayas swept the awards like enthusiastic clean-up crew after a fabulous party. A round of applause for them, please!
Jean Smart, bless her talented heart, clearly has a knack for slaying it in comedy. She clinched the best lead comedy actress award for her role in Hacks during its third season escapades. Yet, what about the little fish in this prodigious pond? Look no further than Netflix’s little gem, Baby Reindeer, which managed to reel in six wins, including a nod for best limited series. Richard Gadd sparklingly took home the best lead actor award, while Jessica Gunning adorned her trophy shelf with a best supporting actress award—easily winning the ‘Nemesis You Love to Hate’ award.
And if you thought we were done, enter Jodie Foster, claiming her territory with fervor as the best lead actress in a limited series for HBO/Max’s True Detective: Night Country. One cannot help but admire the sheer volume of accolades: FX, in total, raked in a whopping 36 wins, with Disney basking in the glow of 60 awards overall. Isn’t it sweet when a giant collects all the gold stars on the chart?
As we surveyed the award landscape, it was undoubtedly a calculated dip for HBO/Max, considering the glaring absence of their heavyweight champions like The White Lotus and Euphoria during this qualification period. The nominations came in hot, with Shogun and The Bear leading the pack at 25 and 23 nods, respectively. Hulu’s Only Murders In The Building followed closely with 21, while True Detective: Night Country volunteered 19 nods to the evening's festivities, and Baby Reindeer participated with its modest 11.
In the end, as we quickly tally the mesmerizing triumphs, we are left with one beautiful realization: the television industry continues to evolve, amaze, and delight us in equal measure. So, pour yourself a glass of something effervescent, and raise a toast to the winners who turned our couch into a throne of cinematic escapism.
Now, for those who crave a more formal tone, here’s a little rundown of the evening’s proud victors:
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Outstanding Drama Series | Shogun |
| Outstanding Comedy Series | Hacks |
| Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series | Baby Reindeer |
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Jodie Foster |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Hiroyuki Sanada |
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Jean Smart |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Jeremy Allen White |
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | Jodie Foster |