What it won: Outstanding limited or anthology series, best lead actor in a limited or anthology series, best supporting actress in a limited or anthology series, best writing for limited or anthology series
It would have been difficult to avoid the utter maelstrom of chatter surrounding this show earlier in the year. By awarding this Netflix mega-hit four statuettes, the Emmys has placed it back in the spotlight, ready for new online sleuths to pick it apart all over again.
Despite some of the ethical questions it has raised (as well as the lawsuits), the show spent eight weeks in Netflix’s global top 10, racking up more than 80 million series views. Clearly, it hooked people. And now it can hook you too.
The Bear - Disney+
What it won: Best lead actor in a comedy, best directing for a comedy series, best supporting actor in a comedy, best supporting actress in a comedy
The whole “is it a comedy” debate may have baffled the media, but it clearly didn’t deter the voters. This stress-inducing, yet emotionally rich show added four statuettes to its already impressive pile from the previous Emmys. And it’s no wonder. The ceremony on Monday celebrated the second season, which contains the iconic ‘Fishes’ episode (Christmas dinner has never been so chaotic – and star-studded). Individual honours went to its star, Jeremy Allen White, and Liza Colón-Zayas, who plays Tina.
It’s essentially food porn combined with stellar guest stars, a powerfully emotional undercurrent, and a leading man who doubles as a Calvin Klein model.
Hacks - Stan*
What it won: Outstanding comedy series, best lead actress in a comedy series, best writing for a comedy series
The show that pipped The Bear for outstanding comedy series, one of the most prestigious awards at the Emmys. Its three awards of the night brought its total Emmys count to nine, though many of its fans would argue that is not nearly enough.
Recently finishing its third season (and with another one coming), Hacks is an incredibly clever show packed with knee-slapping punchlines and astounding charisma between its leading ladies (Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder) that you need to see to believe.
*Stan is owned by Nine, which also owns this masthead.