Emmy Awards 2024: 'Shogun' Dominates as 'Hacks' Surprises in Comedy

Lights, camera, action! The 76th Emmy Awards lit up the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles last night, with father-son duo Eugene and Dan Levy at the helm. This star-studded event, often dubbed the Oscars of the TV world, brought together the brightest stars of the small screen to celebrate the best of television.

A Tale of Two Seasons

In a twist worthy of a binge-worthy series, this year's Emmys pulled double duty. Thanks to some behind-the-scenes drama (hello, writers' strike!), we got to see awards for both 2023 and 2024 shows. Talk about a plot twist!

'Shogun' Continues Its Reign

Remember when 'Game of Thrones' used to sweep the Emmys? Well, move over dragons, because 'Shogun' is the new king in town. After dominating the Creative Arts Emmys last week, this epic drama continued its winning streak, taking home the crown for Outstanding Drama Series.

But wait, there's more! Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai, the show's leading stars, both snagged the top acting awards in the drama category. It's like they say in showbiz - when it rains, it pours... awards!

Comedy Gets 'Hacked'

While 'The Bear' has been cooking up a storm in the comedy world lately, it was 'Hacks' that pulled off the ultimate prank by nabbing Outstanding Comedy Series. Talk about a plot twist! But don't worry, 'The Bear' fans - Jeremy Allen White still took home the gold for Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. Looks like he's got the recipe for success!

'Baby Reindeer' Leaps to Victory

If you haven't watched 'Baby Reindeer' yet, you might want to add it to your watch list ASAP. This mini-series was the dark horse of the night, galloping away with four major awards including Outstanding Limited Series. Creator and star Richard Gadd proved he's a triple threat by winning for both his acting and writing. Now that's what we call a grand slam!

A Royal Victory for 'The Crown'

Elizabeth Debicki, who portrays Princess Diana in 'The Crown', waltzed away with the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. Looks like her portrayal of the People's Princess won over the hearts of the Emmy voters too!

The Complete List of 76th Emmy Awards Winners

Best Drama Series

WINNER: "Shogun"

Nominees:

"The Crown"

"Fallout"

"The Gilded Age"

"The Morning Show"

"Mr. and Mrs. Smith"

"Slow Horses"

"3 Body Problem"

Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series

WINNER: Hiroyuki Sanada, "Shogun"

Nominees:

Idris Elba, "Hijack"

Donald Glover, "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"

Walton Goggins, "Fallout"

Gary Oldman, "Slow Horses"

Dominic West, "The Crown"

Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series

WINNER: Anna Sawai, "Shogun"

Nominees:

Jennifer Aniston, "The Morning Show"

Carrie Coon, "The Gilded Age"

Maya Erskine, "Mr. & Mrs. Smith"

Imelda Staunton, "The Crown"

Reese Witherspoon, "The Morning Show"

Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

WINNER: Billy Crudup, "The Morning Show"

Nominees:

Tadanobu Asano, "Shogun"

Mark Duplass, "The Morning Show"

Jon Hamm, "The Morning Show"

Takehiro Hira, "Shogun"

Jack Lowden, "Slow Horses"

Jonathan Pryce, "The Crown"

Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

WINNER: Elizabeth Debicki, "The Crown"

Nominees:

Christine Baranski, "The Gilded Age"

Nicole Beharie, "The Morning Show"

Greta Lee, "The Morning Show"

Lesley Manville, "The Crown"

Karen Pittman, "The Morning Show"

Holland Taylor, "The Morning Show"

Best Comedy Series

WINNER: "Hacks"

Nominees:

"Abbott Elementary"

"The Bear"

"Curb Your Enthusiasm"

"Only Murders in the Building"

"Palm Royale"

"Reservation Dogs"

"What We Do in the Shadows"

Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

WINNER: Jeremy Allen White, "The Bear"

Nominees:

Matt Berry, "What We Do in the Shadows"

Larry David, "Curb Your Enthusiasm"

Steve Martin, "Only Murders in the Building"

Martin Short, "Only Murders in the Building"

D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, "Reservation Dogs"

Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

WINNER: Jean Smart, "Hacks"

Nominees:

Quinta Brunson, "Abbott Elementary"

Ayo Edebiri, "The Bear"

Selena Gomez, "Only Murders in the Building"

Maya Rudolph, "Loot"

Kristen Wiig, "Palm Royale"

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

WINNER: Ebon Moss-Bachrach, "The Bear"

Nominees:

Lionel Boyce, "The Bear"

Paul W. Downs, "Hacks"

Paul Rudd, "Only Murders in the Building"

Tyler James Williams, "Abbott Elementary"

Bowen Yang, "Saturday Night Live"

Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

WINNER: Liza Colón-Zayas, "The Bear"

Nominees:

Carol Burnett, "Palm Royale"

Hannah Einbinder, "Hacks"

Janelle James, "Abbott Elementary"

Sheryl Lee Ralph, "Abbott Elementary"

Meryl Streep, "Only Murders in the Building"

Best Limited or Anthology Series

WINNER: "Baby Reindeer"

Nominees:

"Fargo"

"Lessons in Chemistry"

"Ripley"

"True Detective: Night Country"

Best Lead Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie

WINNER: Richard Gadd, "Baby Reindeer"

Nominees:

Matt Bomer, "Fellow Travelers"

Jon Hamm, "Fargo"

Tom Hollander, "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans"

Andrew Scott, "Ripley"

Best Lead Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie

WINNER: Jodie Foster, "True Detective: Night Country"

Nominees:

Brie Larson, "Lessons in Chemistry"

Juno Temple, "Fargo"

Sofía Vergara, "Griselda"

Naomi Watts, "Feud: Capote vs. the Swans"

Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie

WINNER: Lamorne Morris, "Fargo"

Nominees:

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"

Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie

WINNER: Jessica Gunning, "Baby Reindeer"

Nominees:

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"

Best Writing for a Limited Series or TV Movie

WINNER: Richard Gadd, "Baby Reindeer"

Nominees:

Charlie Brooker, "Black Mirror" ("Joan is Awful")

Noah Hawley, "Fargo" ("The Tragedy of the Commons")

Ron Nyswaner, "Fellow Travelers" ("You're Wonderful")

Steven Zaillian, "Ripley"

Issa López, "True Detective: Night Country" ("Part 6")

Best Writing for a Comedy Series

WINNER: Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs & Jen Statsky, "Hacks" ("Bulletproof")

Nominees:

Quinta Brunson, "Abbott Elementary" ("Career Day")

Christopher Storer & Joanna Calo, "The Bear" ("Fishes")

Meredith Scardino & Sam Means, "Girls5eva" ("Orlando")

Chris Kelly & Sarah Schneider, "The Other Two" ("Brooke Hosts a Night of Undeniable Good")

Jake Bender & Zach Dunn, "What We Do in the Shadows" ("Pride Parade")

Best Writing for a Drama Series

WINNER: Will Smith, "Slow Horses" ("Negotiating with Tigers")

Nominees:

Peter Morgan & Meriel Sheibani-Clare, "The Crown" ("Ritz")

Geneva Robertson-Dworet & Graham Wagner, "Fallout" ("The End")

Francesca Sloane & Donald Glover, "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" ("First Date")

Rachel Kondo & Justin Marks, "Shogun" ("Anjin")

Rachel Kondo & Caitlin Puente, "Shogun" ("Crimson Sky")

Best Directing for a Limited Series or TV Movie

WINNER: Steven Zaillian, "Ripley"

Nominees:

Weronika Tofilska, "Baby Reindeer" ("Episode 4")

Noah Hawley, "Fargo" ("The Tragedy of the Commons")

Gus Van Sant, "Feud: Capote vs. the Swans" ("Pilot")

Millicent Shelton, "Lessons in Chemistry" ("Poirot")

Issa López, "True Detective: Night Country"

Best Directing for a Comedy Series

WINNER: Christopher Storer, "The Bear" ("Fishes")

Nominees:

Randall Einhorn, "Abbott Elementary" ("Party")

Ramy Youssef, "The Bear" ("Honeydew")

Guy Ritchie, "The Gentlemen" ("Refined Aggression")

Lucia Aniello, "Hacks" ("Bulletproof")

Mary Lou Belli, "The Ms. Pat Show" ("I'm the Pappy")

Best Directing for a Drama Series

WINNER: Frederick E.O. Toye, "Shogun" ("Crimson Sky")

Nominees:

Stephen Daldry, "The Crown" ("Sleep, Dearie Sleep")

Mimi Leder, "The Morning Show" ("The Overview Effect")

Hiro Murai, "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" ("First Date")

Saul Metzstein, "Slow Horses" ("Strange Games")

Salli Richardson-Whitfield, "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" ("Beat L.A.")

Best Talk Series

WINNER: "The Daily Show"

Nominees:

"Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

"Late Night with Seth Meyers"

"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"

Best Reality Competition Program

WINNER: "The Traitors"

Nominees:

"The Amazing Race"

"RuPaul's Drag Race"

"Top Chef"

"The Voice"

What's Next?

As the curtain falls on another spectacular Emmy Awards, we're left wondering - what will next year's TV lineup bring? Will 'Shogun' continue its dominance, or will a new contender rise to claim the throne? One thing's for sure - we can't wait to find out!