The Emmy Awards 2024 delivered an evening of surprises, triumphs, and record-breaking moments. Hosted by father-son duo Daniel and Eugene Levy, the ceremony took place in Los Angeles, where the finest television shows and actors were honored for their excellence.
Among the night’s most anticipated competitors were Shogun, a historical drama set in feudal Japan, and The Bear, a highly-praised comedy-drama. However, the biggest surprise came when Hacks pulled off an unexpected victory in the Comedy category, beating the presumed favorite, The Bear.
Shogun and The Bear Dominate, Hacks Surprises
The night started strong for The Bear, as Jeremy Allen White took home the award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series, continuing his streak of wins for his role as the troubled head chef in the FX series. But just as the show seemed poised for a clean sweep, Hacks delivered a shock, emerging victorious as Outstanding Comedy Series, dethroning The Bear and defying expectations.
Meanwhile, Shogun made Emmy history. It not only dominated the Drama categories but also set a new record for most Emmy wins in a single season for a drama series. The show had already secured 14 wins in minor categories at an earlier gala, surpassing the record previously held by Game of Thrones. This resounding success continued on Emmy night, with Shogun collecting more major awards, cementing its place as the year’s biggest drama.
Full List of Emmy Awards 2024 Winners
Outstanding Talk Series
- The Daily Show – WINNER
- Jimmy Kimmel Live
- Late Night with Seth Meyers
- The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Outstanding Reality Competition Program
- The Traitors – WINNER
- The Amazing Race
- RuPaul’s Drag Race
- Top Chef
- The Voice
Outstanding Scripted Variety Series
- Last Week Tonight With John Oliver – WINNER
- Saturday Night Live
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Lamorne Morris, Fargo – WINNER
- Jonathan Bailey, Fellow Travelers
- Robert Downey Jr., The Sympathizer
- Tom Goodman-Hill, Baby Reindeer
- John Hawkes, True Detective: Night Country
- Lewis Pullman, Lessons in Chemistry
- Treat Williams, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer – WINNER
- Dakota Fanning, Ripley
- Lily Gladstone, Under the Bridge
- Aja Naomi King, Lessons in Chemistry
- Diane Lane, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans
- Nava Mau, Baby Reindeer
- Kali Reis, True Detective: Night Country
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer – WINNER
- Matt Bomer, Fellow Travelers
- Jon Hamm, Fargo
- Tom Hollander, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans
- Andrew Scott, Ripley
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country – WINNER
- Brie Larson, Lessons in Chemistry
- Juno Temple, Fargo
- Sofia Vergara, Griselda
- Naomi Watts, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans
Outstanding Drama Series
- Shogun – WINNER
- The Crown
- Fallout
- The Gilded Age
- The Morning Show
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- Slow Horses
- 3 Body Problem
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
- Hiroyuki Sanada, Shogun – WINNER
- Idris Elba, Hijack
- Donald Glover, Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- Walton Goggins, Fallout
- Gary Oldman, Slow Horses
- Dominic West, The Crown
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
- Anna Sawai, Shogun – WINNER
- Jennifer Aniston, The Morning Show
- Carrie Coon, The Gilded Age
- Maya Erskine, Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- Imelda Staunton, The Crown
- Reese Witherspoon, The Morning Show
Record-Breaking Shogun
One of the biggest stories of the night was Shogun’s historic success. By the end of the ceremony, the epic drama had shattered records with a total of 14 Emmy wins in both major and minor categories, surpassing the previous record held by Game of Thrones for most wins in a single season by a drama. With victories in key categories, including Outstanding Drama Series, and lead actor Hiroyuki Sanada and lead actress Anna Sawai also taking home trophies, Shogun was undoubtedly the powerhouse of the night.
Comedy Highlights: Hacks Stuns, The Bear Shines
In the Comedy categories, while The Bear performed well, with Jeremy Allen White winning Best Actor in a Comedy Series and Ebon Moss-Bachrach earning Outstanding Supporting Actor, the real surprise came when Hacks stole the spotlight. Jean Smart’s show won Outstanding Comedy Series, adding another Emmy to its impressive collection, despite The Bear being widely predicted to take the top prize.
Emmy Awards 2024: An Unforgettable Night
The Emmy Awards 2024 will be remembered for its unexpected twists and record-breaking wins. From Shogun’s unprecedented dominance in the Drama categories to Hacks delivering the shock of the night by taking the top comedy prize, the night was filled with memorable moments. With this year’s ceremony behind us, the 2024 Emmy season leaves us eagerly anticipating what the next year of television will bring.
This year’s Emmy Awards marked the second ceremony of 2024, as the crippling Hollywood strikes pushed the 2023 gala to January. The event was co-hosted by Daniel and Eugene Levy, who brought humor to the stage, poking fun at the struggles of traditional US broadcast television and the rise of streaming services. Eugene Levy even teased the ongoing debate about whether The Bear should be classified as a comedy, quipping, “In the true spirit of The Bear, we will not be making any jokes.”
The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards is streaming in India on Lionsgate Play, continuing the global celebration of television excellence.
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The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards is streaming in India on Lionsgate Play, continuing the global celebration of television excellence.
