2024 Emmy Awards Highlights
The 2024 Emmy Awards saw Shōgun winning a record 18 awards, while The Bear lost the best comedy award to Hacks. Notable wins included Will Smith for writing and Lamorne Morris for his role in Fargo.
| Score | Value |
|---|---|
Scale | 7 |
Novelty | 5 |
Positivity | 7 |
Reliability | 6 |
Actionability | 2 |
Society | 3 |
Journalism | 2 |
Highlights
- The Emmy awards ceremony took place in 2024, following delays due to strikes.
- Shōgun won a total of 18 Emmy awards, breaking the record for the most awards won for a single season of television.
- The Bear did not win the Emmy for best comedy, losing to Hacks.
- Will Smith won an Emmy for writing, while Gary Oldman is expected to win for his role in Slow Horses in the future.
- Lamorne Morris won an Emmy for his performance in Fargo.
Perspectives
- Shōgun's overwhelming success at the Emmys is seen as a testament to its quality, but it raises concerns about overshadowing other deserving shows like Slow Horses.
- The Bear's loss in the best comedy category highlights the debate over its classification as a comedy, with some arguing it should not be nominated in that category due to its serious themes.