This year’s Emmy Awards had a clear winner, and it was Shōgun. Going into the event with 8 nominations, FX’s hit show took home 4 wins. This brings its total to 18 wins, counting both tonight’s event and the Creative Arts Emmy Awards held last week.
Among the big wins, Hiroyuki Sanada won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, and Anna Sawai took home the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
The show also claimed the prestigious award for Outstanding Drama Series. This has been a huge moment for Shōgun, a historical drama that has gained worldwide attention.
Unlike shows like The Crown and The Morning Show, this was Shōgun’s first time at the Emmys. The show only has one season so far. Set in Japan during the year 1600, it portrays the intense and brutal fight for power after the leader of the Council of Regents dies.
The plot focuses on politics, social status, and the ruthless tactics needed to survive and succeed in such an environment. With so many wins tonight, the production team will likely move quickly to get the second season ready.
Shōgun’s wins tonight include Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (awarded to Frederick E.O. Toye), and Outstanding Drama Series.
At last week’s Creative Arts Emmy Awards, the show received 17 nominations and won 14 awards, including Outstanding Stunt Performance, Outstanding Visual Effects in a Season or a Movie, and Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series, which was given to Néstor Carbonell.
Other Big Winners at the 2024 Emmy Awards
Shōgun wasn’t the only major winner at the 2024 Emmys. The Bear also performed well, taking home 11 awards. These included Ebon Moss-Bachrach winning Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series and Liza Colòn-Zayas winning Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
Last year, The Bear set records with 13 nominations and 10 wins, continuing its success in the comedy category this year. With a fourth season on the way, the show is expected to keep bringing in more awards.
Another standout at this year’s event was Netflix’s hit show, Baby Reindeer. The series won 6 awards from 11 nominations between tonight and the previous week.
Richard Gadd won Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie and Outstanding Lead Actor in the same category. Jessica Gunning, who played a stalker in the series, won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
While you wait for the next season of Shōgun, which is expected to collect even more awards, you can stream the first season on Hulu.
