The 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards marked a decisive triumph for FX’s historical epic Shogun, which swept an unprecedented 18 categories, cementing its status as a powerhouse in prestige television.
The high-budget drama, reportedly costing $250 million to produce, claimed the coveted Outstanding Drama Series award, fending off formidable competitors such as The Crown, Fallout, and The Morning Show.
Consisting of a total of ten episodes, Shogun is a massive television production in the vein of Game of Thrones, marking a new era of prestige TV.
With its nearly exclusive Japanese cast, the series showcased a large-scale narrative that would have been unthinkable a decade ago.
The $250 million budget makes it the most expensive international series ever produced for FX, an investment that paid off with widespread critical acclaim.
The presence of world-class star Hiroyuki Sanada, who also served as a behind-the-scenes producer, further elevated the production, while his co-starring role earned him Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
Key Wins:
- Outstanding Drama Series: Shogun
- Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Anna Sawai, Shogun
- Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Hiroyuki Sanada, Shogun
- Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Billy Crudup, The Morning Show
The show’s grandeur, coupled with the richly detailed storytelling and cultural representation, mirrors the scope of productions like Game of Thrones, ushering in an era of ambitious global storytelling for television.
Meanwhile, the Comedy Series categories were highlighted by wins for FX’s culinary dramedy The Bear, with Jeremy Allen White taking Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and Ebon Moss-Bachrach winning Supporting Actor. Hacks maintained its hold on the Outstanding Comedy Series category, with Jean Smart winning Lead Actress for her portrayal of an aging Las Vegas comedian.
Comedy Highlights:
- Outstanding Comedy Series: Hacks
- Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Jeremy Allen White, The Bear
- Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart, Hacks
- Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear
In the increasingly competitive Limited Series category, Netflix’s Baby Reindeer emerged victorious, with Richard Gadd securing a win for Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. Jessica Gunning won for Supporting Actress, helping Baby Reindeer round out a strong performance in the limited series space.
See full List of Major 2024 Emmy Winners and Nominees
Outstanding Drama Series
Outstanding Comedy Series
- Only Murders in the Building
- What We Do in the Shadows
Outstanding Limited Series
- True Detective: Night Country
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
- Donald Glover, Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- Hiroyuki Sanada, Shōgun (Winner)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
- Jennifer Aniston, The Morning Show
- Carrie Coon, The Gilded Age
- Maya Erskine, Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- Anna Sawai, Shōgun (Winner)
- Imelda Staunton, The Crown
- Reese Witherspoon, The Morning Show
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- Billy Crudup, The Morning Show (Winner)
- Mark Duplass, The Morning Show
- Jon Hamm, The Morning Show
- Jonathan Pryce, The Crown
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
- Christine Baranski, The Gilded Age
- Nicole Beharie, The Morning Show
- Elizabeth Debicki, The Crown (Winner)
- Greta Lee, The Morning Show
- Lesley Manville, The Crown
- Karen Pittman, The Morning Show
- Holland Taylor, The Morning Show
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
- Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
- Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building
- Jean Smart, Hacks (Winner)
- Kristen Wiig, Palm Royale
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
- Matt Berry, What We Do in the Shadows
- Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm
- Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building
- Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
- Jeremy Allen White, The Bear (Winner)
- D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Reservation Dogs
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- Carol Burnett, Palm Royale
- Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear (Winner)
- Janelle James, Abbott Elementary
- Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary
- Meryl Streep, Only Murders in the Building
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear (Winner)
- Paul Rudd, Only Murders in the Building
- Tyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary
- Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie
- Matt Bomer, Fellow Travelers
- Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer (Winner)
- Tom Hollander, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
- Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country (Winner)
- Brie Larson, Lessons in Chemistry
- Naomi Watts, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie
- Jonathan Bailey, Fellow Travelers
- Robert Downey Jr., The Sympathizer
- Tom Goodman-Hill, Baby Reindeer
- John Hawkes, True Detective: Night Country
- Lamorne Morris, Fargo (Winner)
- Lewis Pullman, Lessons in Chemistry
- Treat Williams, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
- Lily Gladstone, Under the Bridge
- Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer (Winner)
- Diane Lane, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans
- Kali Reis, True Detective: Night Country
Outstanding Reality/Competition Series
Outstanding Scripted Variety Series
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (Winner)
- Late Night with Seth Meyers
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert