The 76th Emmy Awards concluded with a surprising twist when the Max series Hacks took home the prestigious Best Comedy award, defeating FX’s The Bear, one of the evening’s standout winners.
Comedy Upset: ‘Hacks’ Triumphs Over ‘The Bear’
Despite The Bear securing five Emmys earlier in the night, including three awards for acting, Hacks emerged victorious in the end. Jean Smart won Best Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Hacks, and the show also received recognition for outstanding writing in a comedy series. Max, the platform for Hacks, is part of Warner Bros. Discovery, which also owns CNN, further underscoring the network’s success in the evening. Although The Bear swept several categories, including supporting actor and actress awards, the upset at the final moment was one of the night’s biggest surprises.
‘Shōgun’ Dominates Drama Categories
In the drama category, Shōgun, a historical series, made history of its own, being only the second non-English language program to be nominated for Outstanding Drama Series—following Squid Game in 2022. Shōgun took home four awards, including acting honors for its stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai, and the highly coveted Outstanding Drama Series award. This victory further emphasized the growing global influence of non-English content in the entertainment industry. The drama category was filled with stiff competition, with popular shows like The Crown, Fallout, and The Morning Show all vying for top honors. However, Shōgun’s storytelling and performances managed to captivate the voters and bring home multiple wins.
Limited Series: ‘Baby Reindeer’ Takes Center Stage
The hardened and emotional limited series Baby Reindeer emerged as a standout in its category, winning four Emmys, including the award for Outstanding Limited Series. The show, which centers on trauma and healing, resonated with viewers and voters alike, securing victories for both the series and its star, Richard Gadd, who won Best Lead Actor in a Limited Series. The limited series category was highly competitive, with shows like Fargo, Ripley, and True Detective: Night Country contending for top honors. However, Baby Reindeer‘s powerful narrative and performances propelled it to the forefront of the Emmy conversation.
Notable Wins and Upsets
In addition to the big wins for Hacks, The Bear, and Shōgun, several other notable series and individuals had standout moments during the night. The Traitors won Best Reality/Competition Series, beating out popular shows like The Amazing Race and RuPaul’s Drag Race. Meanwhile, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and The Daily Show continued their dominance in the variety and talk series categories, winning the top awards in their respective categories.
The 76th Emmy Awards highlighted the strength of new and diverse content in television today, with both established shows and rising newcomers making their mark. The continued rise of non-English language content, as seen with Shōgun, and the acknowledgment of emotionally charged limited series like Baby Reindeer, reflect the evolving landscape of television and its embrace of global storytelling
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