September 16, 2024: FX’s ‘Shogun’ made history at the Emmys 2024 Awards, setting a new record with 18 wins in a single season. Following its 14 Creative Arts Emmys wins just a week earlier, ‘Shogun’ extended its lead by sweeping top categories, including Outstanding Drama Series, and earning accolades for Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai in the Lead Actor and Lead Actress categories, respectively. Meanwhile, ‘The Bear’ continued its dominance in the comedy genre, winning 11 Emmys and surpassing its own previous record of 10 awards last year.
This year’s ceremony, delayed from 2023 due to Hollywood’s strikes, brought TV’s biggest stars together at the LA Live Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles for a night of both repeated victories and surprising upsets. Jeremy Allen White and Ebon Moss-Bachrach of ‘The Bear’ reprised their wins in the Lead Actor and Supporting Actor categories in a Comedy, while Liza Colon-Zayas earned her first Emmy for Supporting Actress.
Jean Smart of ‘Hacks’ claimed the Lead Actress in a Comedy title and also took home the Outstanding Comedy Series Award, edging out the highly anticipated frontrunner, ‘The Bear.’ Additionally, ‘The Bear’ was recognized for Best Directing in a Comedy Series, thanks to Christopher Storer.
‘Shogun’ Sets a New Standard for Emmy Wins
FX’s ‘Shogun’ emerged as the undisputed leader of the night. With its 18 wins, it shattered records, dominating categories across the board. Frederick E.O. Toye received recognition for his direction in the series, solidifying ‘Shogun’s’ legacy in Emmy history.
Other Highlights from the 2024 Emmy Awards
Netflix’s ‘Baby Reindeer’ was another highlight, taking home the Outstanding Limited Series or Anthology award. Creator Richard Gadd earned accolades for both Lead Actor and Writing, while co-star Jessica Gunning received the award for Supporting Actress.
Jodie Foster won Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her role in ‘True Detective: Night Country’, and Lamorne Morris claimed Supporting Actor in a Limited Series for ‘Fargo.’
Complete List of Major Emmy 2024 Winners
- Drama Series: Shogun (FX)
- Limited or Anthology Series: Baby Reindeer (Netflix)
- Comedy Series: Hacks (Max)
- Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Jeremy Allen White (The Bear)
- Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Hiroyuki Sanada (Shogun)
- Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Richard Gadd (Baby Reindeer)
- Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Anna Sawai (Shogun)
- Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Jodie Foster (True Detective: Night Country)
- Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear)
- Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Billy Crudup (The Morning Show)
- Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Lamorne Morris (Fargo)
- Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Liza Colon-Zayas (The Bear)
- Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Elizabeth Debicki (The Crown)
- Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Jessica Gunning (Baby Reindeer)
- Directing for a Comedy Series: The Bear
- Directing for a Drama Series: Shogun
- Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Ripley
- Reality Competition Program: The Traitors
- Scripted Variety Series: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
- Talk Series: The Daily Show
A Star-Studded Evening
Hosted by the father-son duo Eugene and Dan Levy, the 76th Emmy Awards ceremony was broadcast live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The event celebrated both established and emerging talent, highlighting the incredible range of storytelling that continues to define television. With ‘Shogun’ breaking records and ‘The Bear’ solidifying its place in comedy excellence, the night set a new standard for quality in TV entertainment.