“Shogun” Reigns Supreme at Emmy Awards, “Hacks” Scores Upset, “Baby Reindeer” Takes Home Top Honors
The 75th Emmy Awards delivered a night of surprises and historic wins, with “Shogun” emerging as the undisputed champion, “Hacks” pulling off an upset, and “Baby Reindeer” shining brightly in the limited series category, The Associated Press reports.
“Shogun” Dominates
FX’s “Shogun,” a captivating epic set in feudal Japan, dominated the night, securing the coveted Best Drama Series award and marking a historic win for Japanese representation. Hiroyuki Sanada, the first Japanese actor to win an Emmy, claimed the Best Actor in a Drama award, while Anna Sawai became the second just moments later, securing the Best Actress award. With 14 Emmys already claimed at the Creative Arts ceremony, “Shogun” added 18 to its total, a record-breaking performance for a single season.
“Hacks” Claims Comedy Crown
In a surprising twist, “Hacks” triumphed over the heavily favored “The Bear” to win Best Comedy Series. Jean Smart, who won her third Emmy for Best Actress in a Comedy, delivered a powerful performance as stand-up comic Deborah Vance in Max’s “Hacks.” Despite the upset, “The Bear” still had a successful night, with Jeremy Allen White winning Best Actor in a Comedy for the second year in a row, Ebon Moss-Bachrach repeating as Best Supporting Actor, and the show garnering a total of 11 Emmys.
“Baby Reindeer” Takes Home Top Honors
Netflix’s darkly comedic “Baby Reindeer” garnered significant attention, winning Best Limited Series and awards for its creator and star, Richard Gadd, in both lead acting and writing. Jessica Gunning, who portrays Gadd’s tormentor, took home the award for Best Supporting Actress. Based on Gadd’s one-man stage show, “Baby Reindeer” poignantly explores themes of sexual abuse and emotional struggles.
Other Notable Wins
Jodie Foster won her first Emmy, adding to her two Oscars, for Best Actress in a Limited Series for HBO’s “True Detective: Night Country.” While Kali Reis, her co-star, missed out on becoming the first Indigenous actor to win an Emmy in the supporting category, Foster lauded Reis and the show’s commitment to Indigenous collaboration.
The ceremony itself was marked by the involvement of themed teams from television history, including sitcom dads George Lopez, Damon Wayans, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson, as well as TV moms Meredith Baxter, Connie Britton, and Susan Kelechi Watson, who presented several awards.
