It was a night to remember for Shogun at the 2024 Emmy Awards, as the epic drama swept the ceremony with a staggering 18 wins.
Story Summary:
- Shogun dominates the 2024 Emmy Awards with 18 wins, making history as one of the biggest victories for a single series.
- The show clinched Best Drama Series and acting honours for Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai.
- The Bear follows closely with 11 wins, further cementing its status as a fan favourite.
- Other notable winners include Baby Reindeer for Best Limited Series and Hacks for Best Comedy.
‘Shogun’ enjoys historic night at the Emmys
This marked a historic moment for the critically acclaimed series, which dominated major categories, including Best Drama Series, Best Actor in a Drama Series for Hiroyuki Sanada, and Best Actress in a Drama Series for Anna Sawai.
In an emotional acceptance speech, Sawai said:
“This role has been the most challenging and rewarding experience of my life. I’m honoured to bring such a powerful story to the world.”
Sanada echoed similar sentiments, thanking the cast and crew for their dedication to the project.
Shogun, a sweeping adaptation of the iconic novel, left its competitors in the dust, beating out heavyweight dramas like The Crown and Fallout.
With its captivating storytelling and intricate performances, the series captivated both audiences and critics, turning the night into a celebration of excellence for the entire production team.
FX, the network behind Shogun, also had a triumphant night, topping the streaming platforms with 36 wins, outshining competitors like Netflix and HBO.
2024 Emmy Awards: Here are the winners
- Best Drama Series: Shogun
- Best Comedy Series: Hacks
- Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Hiroyuki Sanada – Shogun
- Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Anna Sawai – Shogun
- Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Jeremy Allen White – The Bear
- Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart – Hacks
- Best Limited or Anthology Series: Baby Reindeer
- Lead Actor in a Limited Series: Richard Gadd – Baby Reindeer
- Lead Actress in a Limited Series: Jodie Foster – True Detective: Night Country
- Directing for a Drama Series: Frederick EO Toye – Shogun
- Directing for a Comedy Series: Christopher Storer – The Bear
- Writing for a Drama Series: Will Smith – Slow Horses
- Writing for a Limited Series: Richard Gadd – Baby Reindeer
- Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Billy Crudup – The Morning Show
- Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Elizabeth Debicki – The Crown
- Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Ebon Moss-Bachrach – The Bear
- Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Liza Colón-Zayas – The Bear
- Outstanding Reality Competition Program: The Traitors
- Talk Series: The Daily Show
