The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on September 16, 2024, marked a significant event in the television industry. This prestigious award show, honouring excellence in primetime television programming, rolled out the red carpet for the second time in just one year, creating a buzz of excitement among TV enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.
Major Winners and Highlights
Outstanding Drama Series: Shōgun Dominates
The night’s biggest winner was FX’s sensational Japan-set historical drama series Shōgun, which claimed the coveted title of Outstanding Drama Series. This triumph was just the beginning of Shōgun’s impressive run, as the show went on to secure a total of four major awards:
- Outstanding Drama Series
- Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Hiroyuki Sanada
- Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Anna Sawai
- Best Directing for a Drama Series: Frederick E. O. Toye
The sweeping success of Shōgun underscores the growing appreciation for international storytelling and period dramas in mainstream American television.
Here is the full list of Emmy Awards 2024 Winners
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Outstanding Drama Series | Shogun |
| Outstanding Comedy Series | Hacks |
| Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series | Baby Reindeer |
| Lead Actor, Drama | Hiroyuki Sanada, Shogun |
| Lead Actress, Drama | Anna Sawai, Shogun |
| Lead Actor, Comedy | Jeremy Allen White, The Bear |
| Lead Actress, Comedy | Jean Smart, Hacks |
| Lead Actor, Limited Series or Movie | Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer |
| Lead Actress, Limited Series or Movie | Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country |
| Supporting Actor, Drama | Billy Crudup, The Morning Show |
| Supporting Actress, Drama | Elizabeth Debicki, The Crown |
| Supporting Actor, Comedy | Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear |
| Supporting Actress, Comedy | Liza Colon-Zayas, The Bear |
| Supporting Actor, Limited Series or Movie | Lamorne Morris, Fargo |
| Supporting Actress, Limited Series or Movie | Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer |
| Outstanding Reality or Competition Program | Traitors |
| Best Scripted Variety Series | Last Week Tonight With John Oliver |
| Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special | Alex Edelman, Just for Us |
| Outstanding Directing for Limited Series or Movie | Steven Zaillian, Ripley |
| Outstanding Writing, Comedy | Hacks |
| Outstanding Talk Show | The Daily Show |
| Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series | Will Smith, Slow Horses |
| Best Writing, Limited Series | Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer |
| Outstanding Directing for Comedy Series | Christopher Storer, The Bear |
| Best Directing for Drama Series | Frederick E. O. Toye, Shogun |
Programs with most overall nominations:
- Shogun – 25
- The Bear – 23
- Only Murders in the Building – 21
- True Detective: Night Country – 19
- The Crown – 18
- Saturday Night Live – 17
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