The 76th Emmy Awards 2024 ceremony was held in Los Angeles on September 15, bringing together the biggest stars of the small screen to reward the best in television. The big winner of the evening was FX, thanks to its two flagship series: The Bear and Shōgun, which largely dominated the comedy and drama categories.
The Emmy Awards are one of the most prestigious American ceremonies to recognize excellence in the television industry. Established in 1949, the awards recognize the best series, actors, directors and writers, covering a wide range of categories including drama, comedy and mini-series. The Emmy Awards are often considered the TV equivalent of the Oscars for cinema, highlighting productions broadcast on traditional channels or streaming platforms such as Netflix, HBO and FX.
The event is divided into two main ceremonies: the Primetime Emmy Awards, which recognize programs broadcast during the evening, and the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, which honor technical and artistic achievements. Every year, the stars of the small screen gather in Los Angeles to celebrate television's most outstanding creations. These awards strongly influence future productions and the impact of series on the public.
Shōgun 's coronation was historic, with the drama series winning a total of 18 awards, a record for a first season. Among the major honors, Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai received the awards for Best Actor and Best Actress in a Drama Series respectively. The series also picked up the coveted award for Best Drama Series. This historical saga, set in feudal Japan, won over audiences and critics alike, not least for its narrative depth and outstanding performances.
On the comedy front, The Bear continues to shine. After scooping 10 statuettes last year, the series raised its record again to 11 awards, including Best Actor in a Comedy Series for Jeremy Allen White and Best Supporting Actor for Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Liza Colon-Zayas. However, the series was unable to repeat its triumph in the Best Comedy category, where victory went to Hacks, a series broadcast on Max.
Emmy Awards 2024 winners
Best drama series
- Shōgun - Winner
- The Crown
- Fallout
- The Gilded Age
- The Morning Show
- Mr. and Mrs. Smith
- Slow Horses
- The Three-Body Problem
Best Actress in a Drama Series
- Anna Sawai, Shōgun - Winner
- Jennifer Aniston, The Morning Show
- Carrie Coon, The Gilded Age
- Maya Erskine, Mr. and Mrs. Smith
- Imelda Staunton, The Crown
- Reese Witherspoon, The Morning Show
Best actor in a drama series
- Hiroyuki Sanada, Shōgun - Winner
- Idris Elba, Hijack
- Donald Glover, Mr. and Mrs. Smith
- Walton Goggins, Fallout
- Gary Oldman, Slow Horses
- Dominic West, The Crown
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
- Elizabeth Debicki, The Crown - Winner
- Christine Baranski, The Gilded Age
- Nicole Beharie, The Morning Show
- Greta Lee, The Morning Show
- Lesley Manville, The Crown
- Karen Pittman, The Morning Show
- Holland Taylor, The Morning Show
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- Billy Crudup, The Morning Show - Winner
- Tadanobu Asano, Shōgun
- Mark Duplass, The Morning Show
- Jon Hamm, The Morning Show
- Takehiro Hira, Shōgun
- Jack Lowden, Slow Horses
- Jonathan Pryce, The Crown
Best Direction in a Drama Series
- Frederick E.O. Toye, Shōgun - Winner
- Stephen Daldry, The Crown
- Mimi Leder, The Morning Show
- Hiro Murai, Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- Saul Metzstein, Slow Horses
- Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
Best screenplay for a drama series
- Will Smith, Slow Horses - Winner
- Peter Morgan, Meriel Sheibani-Clare, The Crown
- Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Graham Wagner, Fallout
- Francesca Sloane, Donald Glover, Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- Rachel Kondo, Justin Marks, Shōgun
- Rachel Kondo, Caillin Puente, Shōgun
Best Comedy Series
- Hacks - Winner
- Abbott Elementary
- The Bear
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
- The Gentlemen
- Only Murders in the Building
- Palm Royale
- Reservation Dogs
- What We Do in the Shadows
Best Actress in a Comedy Series
- Jean Smart, Hacks - Winner
- Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
- Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
- Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building
- Maya Rudolph, Loot
- Kristen Wiig, Palm Royale
Best Actor in a Comedy Series
- Jeremy Allen White, The Bear - Winner
- Matt Barry, 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
- D'Pharoah Wonn-A-Tai, Reservation Dogs
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- Liza Colon-Zayas, The Bear - Winner
- Carol Burnett, Palm Royale
- Hannah Einbinder, Hacks
- Janelle James, Abbott Elementary
- Meryl Streep, Only Murders in the Building
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear - Winner
- Lionel Boyce, The Bear
- Paul W. Downs, Hacks
- Paul Rudd, Only Murders in the Building
- Tyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary
- Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live
Best Direction in a Comedy Series
- Christopher Storer, The Bear - Winner
- Randall Einhorn, Abbott Elementary
- Ramy Youssef, The Bear
- Guy Ritchie, The Gentlemen
- Lucia Aniello, Hacks
- Mary Lou Belli, The Ms. Pat Show
Best screenplay for a comedy series
- Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky, Hacks - Winner
- Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
- Christopher Storer, The Bear
- Meredith Scardino, Sam Means, Girls5eva
- Chris Kelly, Sarah Schneider, The Other Two
- Jake Bender, Zach Dunn, What We Do in the Shadows
Best mini-series, anthology series or TV movie
- My Little Reindeer - Winner
- Fargo
- Lessons in Chemistry
- Ripley
- True Detective: Night Country
Best Actress in a Miniseries, Anthology Series or TV Movie
- Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country - Winner
- Brie Larson, Lessons in Chemistry
- Juno Temple, Fargo
- Sofia Vergara, Griselda
- Naomi Watts, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans
Best Actor in a Miniseries, Anthology Series or TV Movie
- Richard Gadd, My Little Reindeer - Winner
- Matt Bomer, Fellow Travelers
- Jon Hamm, Fargo
- Tom Hollander, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans
- Andrew Scott, Ripley
Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries, Anthology Series or TV Movie
- Jessica Gunning, My Little Reindeer - Winner
- Dakota Fanning, Ripley
- Lily Gladstone, Under the Bridge
- Aja Naomi King, Lessons in Chemistry
- Diane Lane, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans
- Kali Reis, True Detective: Night Country
Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries, Anthology Series or Television Movie
- Lamorne Morris, Fargo - Winner
- Jonathan Bailey, Fellow Travelers
- Robert Downey Jr., The Sympathizer
- Tom Goodman-Hill, My Little Reindeer
- John Hawkes, True Detective: Night Country
- Lewis Pullman, Lessons in Chemistry
- Treat Williams, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans
Best Screenplay for a Miniseries, Anthology Series or TV Movie
- Richard Gadd, My Little Reindeer - Winner
- Charlie Brooker, Black Mirror
- Noah Hawley, Fargo
- Ron Nyswaner, Fellow Travelers
- Steven Zaillian, Ripley
- Issa López, True Detective: Night Country
Best talk show
- The Daily Show - Winner
- Jimmy Kimmel Live
- Late Night with Seth Meyers
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Best Reality Show
- The Traitors - Winner
- The Amazing Race
- RuPaul's Drag Race
- Top Chef
- The Voice
