Emmy Awards 2024: A Glorious Night of Recognition
The 75th annual Primetime Emmys finally took place, celebrating outstanding achievements in television. Despite the delays caused by last year's actor and writer strikes, CheTV's biggest night was worth the wait. Here's a breakdown of the noteworthy winners and highlights from the ceremony:
Triumph for Succession and The Bear
After their recent victories at the Golden Globes, Succession, The Bear, and Beef continued their winning streak at the Emmys. The ceremony, originally slated for last year, had to be postponed due to the industry-wide strikes.
Drama Series Domination
Succession, The White Lotus, The Last of Us, Ted Lasso, The Bear, and Beef were among the most nominated shows. The Peacock Theater at LA Live set the stage for this spectacular event, with Succession securing the top spot with six wins.
Best Drama Series
- Andor (Disney+)
- Better Call Saul (AMC)
- The Crown (Netflix)
- House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
- The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
- Succession (HBO/Max) – WINNER
- The White Lotus (HBO/Max)
- Yellowjackets (Showtime)
Outstanding Performances
The acting categories witnessed fierce competition and remarkable talent. Here are some of the notable winners:
Best Actor in a Drama Series
- Jeff Bridges (The Old Man)
- Brian Cox (Succession)
- Kieran Culkin (Succession) – WINNER
- Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul)
- Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us)
- Jeremy Strong (Succession)
Best Actress in a Drama Series
- Sharon Horgan (Bad Sisters)
- Melanie Lynskey (Yellowjackets)
- Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale)
- Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us)
- Keri Russell (The Diplomat)
- Sarah Snook (Succession) – WINNER
Best Supporting Actors and Actresses
The supporting categories showcased a mix of seasoned actors and fresh talent:
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- F. Murray Abraham (The White Lotus)
- Nicholas Braun (Succession)
- Michael Imperioli (The White Lotus)
- Theo James (The White Lotus)
- Matthew Macfadyen (Succession) – WINNER
- Alan Ruck (Succession)
- Will Sharpe (The White Lotus)
- Alexander Skarsgard (Succession)
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
- Jennifer Coolidge (The White Lotus) – WINNER
- Elizabeth Debicki (The Crown)
- Meghann Fahy (The White Lotus)
- Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus)
- Aubrey Plaza (The White Lotus)
- Rhea Seehorn (Better Call Saul)
- J. Smith-Cameron (Succession)
- Simona Tabasco (The White Lotus)
Comedy Excellence
The comedy categories were no less competitive, with standout performances and witty storytelling:
Best Comedy Series
- Abbott Elementary (ABC)
- Barry (HBO/Max)
- The Bear (FX) – WINNER
- Jury Duty (Amazon Freevee)
- The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video)
- Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
- Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
- Wednesday (Netflix)
Best Actor in a Comedy Series
- Bill Hader (Barry)
- Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building)
- Jason Segel (Shrinking)
- Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso)
- Jeremy Allen White (The Bear) – WINNER
Best Actress in a Comedy Series
- Christina Applegate (Dead to Me)
- Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel)
- Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary) – WINNER
- Natasha Lyonne (Poker Face)
- Jenna Ortega (Wednesday)
Best Supporting Actors and Actresses
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- Anthony Carrigan (Barry)
- Phil Dunster (Ted Lasso)
- Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso)
- James Marsden (Jury Duty)
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear) – WINNER
- Tyler James Williams (Abbott Elementary)
- Henry Winkler (Barry)
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- Alex Borstein (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel)
- Ayo Edebiri (The Bear) – WINNER
- Janelle James (Abbott Elementary)
- Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary)
- Juno Temple (Ted Lasso)
- Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso)
- Jessica Williams (Shrinking)
Limited Series and Anthology Triumph
The limited series and anthology categories showcased gripping narratives and stellar performances:
Best Limited or Anthology Series
- Beef (Netflix) – WINNER
- Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (Netflix)
- Daisy Jones & the Six (Prime Video)
- Fleishman Is in Trouble (FX)
- Obi-Wan Kenobi (Disney+)
Best Actors and Actresses
Best Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or TV Movie
- Taron Egerton (Black Bird)
- Kumail Nanjiani (Welcome to Chippendales)
- Evan Peters (Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story)
- Daniel Radcliffe (Weird: The Al Yankovic Story)
- Michael Shannon (George & Tammy)
- Steven Yeun (Beef) – WINNER
Best Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or TV Movie
- Lizzy Caplan (Fleishman Is in Trouble)
- Jessica Chastain (George & Tammy)
- Dominique Fishback (Swarm)
- Kathryn Hahn (Tiny Beautiful Things)
- Riley Keough (Daisy Jones & the Six)
- Ali Wong (Beef) – WINNER
Outstanding Writing and Directing
The talented minds behind the camera were recognized for their exceptional work:
Best Writing for a Comedy Series
- Barry
- The Bear – WINNER
- Jury Duty
- Only Murders in the Building
- The Other Two
- Ted Lasso
Best Writing for a Drama Series
- Succession – WINNER
- Andor
- Bad Sisters
- Better Call Saul
- The Last of Us
Best Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or TV Movie
- Beef – WINNER
- Fire Island
- Fleishman Is In Trouble
- Prey
- Swarm
- Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Best Directing for a Drama Series
- Andor (Disney+) – Benjamin Caron
- Bad Sisters (Apple TV+) – Dearbhla Walsh
- The Last of Us (HBO/Max) – Peter Hoar
- Succession (HBO/Max) – Andrij Parekh
- Succession (HBO/Max) – Mark Mylod – WINNER
- Succession (HBO/Max) – Lorene Scafaria
- The White Lotus (HBO/Max) – Mike White
The 2024 Emmy Awards were a celebration of talent, diversity, and innovation in the television industry. Succession, The Bear, and Beef emerged as big winners, leaving an indelible mark on the evolving landscape of television storytelling. As the curtain fell on this year's ceremony, the television industry eagerly looked ahead to another year of groundbreaking content and memorable performances.
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