“Unveiling the Unexpected: Which Surprising Contenders Took Center Stage at the 76th Annual Emmy Awards?”
Added on September 16, 2024 inFree Entertainment News, Free TV News
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As Dan Levy aptly put it, the 76th Annual Emmy Awards turned out to be “Broadcast TV’s biggest night for honoring movie stars on streaming services.” It’s a peculiar twist, isn’t it? We gather on the edge of our couches, popcorn in hand, to cheer for our favorite streaming giants at a show touted as a traditional TV contest. It’s like celebrating pizza at an awards show for fine dining!
So, if you’re not signed up for streaming services or if you skimmed through the dizzying list of 516 scripted series to find the 33 nominees—well, good luck with that—it might seem like this year’s show passed you by without much fanfare. But hold the phone; we’re here to spill the tea on the winners, so you won’t have to endure the three-hour award slog. Consider this your handy guide to what you’ve missed—and maybe a gentle nudge to dive into some fresh binge-watching material.
Take a look below to see who took home the shiny gilded statuettes this year. You might just find your next favorite series in the list!
Best Drama Series
Drumroll, please! The winner is Shogun (FX), claiming the crown among some stiff competition, including:
– The Crown (Netflix)
– Fallout (Prime Video)
– The Gilded Age (HBO)
– The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
– Mr. and Mrs. Smith (Prime Video)
– Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
– 3 Body Problem (Netflix)
Best Actress in a Drama Series
In a stunning show of talent, Anna Sawai (Shogun, FX) walked away with the best actress award. Other nominees included:
– Jennifer Aniston (The Morning Show, Apple TV+)
– Carrie Coon (The Gilded Age, HBO/Max)
– Maya Erskine (Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Prime Video)
– Imelda Staunton (The Crown, Netflix)
– Reese Witherspoon (The Morning Show, Apple TV+)
Best Actor in a Drama Series
Hiroyuki Sanada (Shogun, FX) snagged this award, proving his talent is as vast as his on-screen charisma. The competition featured:
– Idris Elba (Hijack, Apple TV+)
– Donald Glover (Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Prime Video)
– Walton Goggins (Fallout, Prime Video)
– Gary Oldman (Slow Horses, Apple TV+)
– Dominic West (The Crown, Netflix)
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
The incredibly talented Elizabeth Debicki (The Crown, Netflix) scored big in this category, joined by heavyweights like:
– Christine Baranski (The Gilded Age, HBO/Max)
– Nicole Beharie (The Morning Show, Apple TV+)
– Greta Lee (The Morning Show, Apple TV+)
– Lesley Manville (The Crown, Netflix)
– Karen Pittman (The Morning Show, Apple TV+)
– Holland Taylor (The Morning Show, Apple TV+)
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Billy Crudup (The Morning Show, Apple TV+) took home this accolade, while the following actors also fought for the gold:
– Tadanobu Asano (Shogun, FX)
– Mark Duplass (The Morning Show, Apple TV+)
– Jon Hamm (The Morning Show, Apple TV+)
– Takehiro Hira (Shogun, FX)
– Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Apple TV+)
– Jonathan Pryce (The Crown, Netflix)
Best Comedy Series
Can you guess who tickled the funny bone this year? It’s Hacks (HBO/Max)! Other contenders vying for comedic supremacy included:
– Abbott Elementary (ABC)
– The Bear (FX)
– Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO/Max)
– Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
– Palm Royale (Apple TV+)
– Reservation Dogs (FX)
– What We Do in the Shadows (FX)
Best Actor in a Comedy Series
Let’s give it up for Jeremy Allen White (The Bear, FX), who stole the show in the world of comedy alongside:
– Matt Berry (What We Do in the Shadows, FX)
– Larry David (Curb Your Enthusiasm, HBO/Max)
– Steve Martin (Only Murders in the Building, Hulu)
– Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building, Hulu)
– D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai (Reservation Dogs, FX)
Best Actress in a Comedy Series
The ever-fabulous Jean Smart (Hacks, HBO/Max) clinched the best actress award for comedy, competing against:
– Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary, ABC)
– Ayo Edebiri (The Bear,
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