“Shogun” breaks record: 18 awards at the Emmys
This year’s Emmys were not exceptionally glamorous – but they ended with a jaw-dropping surprise.
Shogun won 18 awards at this year’s Emmys – more than any other drama series ever before: Honored were actress Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada, among others.
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The literary adaptation “Shogun” has broken a record at the Emmy Awards this year in Los Angeles. The book adaptation won 18 awards – more than any series has ever received in a single year. “Shogun” was awarded, among others, for best drama series and for Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai as best actors in a drama series. In the German-speaking region, the format is available on the streaming service Disney+.
The historical drama tells the story of a British navigator who arrives in Japan in the 17th century and becomes a samurai.
The Emmys honor the best series, shows, and television films in American television and streaming. In addition to the comedy and drama categories, there are awards for miniseries, television films, and in the show category.
Comedy series win for two underdogs
The three-hour ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles felt largely routine and somewhat lengthy. However, the end of the show did surprise the gathered Hollywood elite. The final award of the night for best comedy series did not go to the top favorite “The Bear: King of the Kitchen” (Disney+), but rather to the Las Vegas series “Hacks” (available on Prime Video, Netflix, Apple TV, and RTL+).
The mix of drama and showbiz satire revolves around an aging stand-up comedian (played by Jean Smart), whose ongoing show is canceled, and who fights for a comeback with a younger writer. Smart received the Emmy for best actress in a comedy series for her role, just as she did at the previous two award ceremonies. “I really appreciate this, because normally I don’t get enough attention,” Smart said while accepting her award amid loud laughter from the audience.
On the other hand, the restaurant series “The Bear: King of the Kitchen” received awards in categories including best leading actor for Jeremy Allen White and best supporting roles for Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Liza Colón-Zayas. In total, “The Bear” received eleven awards, while “Hacks” received three.
Stalker thriller sweeps miniseries category
In the miniseries category, “Rentierbaby” on Netflix was the big winner, taking home the main prize along with five other Emmys. The seven-part series, originally titled “Baby Reindeer,” created by Scottish comedian Richard Gadd, tells a darkly humorous story about a man being stalked.
The story is based on true events from Gadd’s life. He also plays the lead role and wrote the script, for which he received an Emmy as well. Gadd and actress Jessica Gunning also received awards for their performances.
Little politics in speeches and thanks
Despite the upcoming presidential election in less than eight weeks, there was hardly any sign of it during the ceremony. There were only a few pale calls to vote and reminders about the diversity of the United States. Even political talk show host John Oliver did not mention Donald Trump or Kamala Harris in his acceptance speech for the award of “Last Week Tonight” as the best scripted entertainment show.
Even during the announcement of the nominations, it was clear that this was a rather apolitical year. While last year, “Succession” and “The White Lotus” – both available on Wow, Apple TV, and Prime Video – won two scathing satires about the media industry and pampered luxury vacationers, this year felt rather traditional.
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