Mon Sep 16 08:00:33 UTC 2024: ## Japanese Drama “Shogun” Makes History at 2024 Emmys

**Los Angeles, CA** – The 2024 Emmy Awards, held on September 15th at the Peacock Theater, celebrated the best of television with a night filled with surprises and historic wins. The ceremony, hosted by Eugene and Dan Levy, reflected the changing landscape of television, showcasing both remarkable firsts and unexpected upsets.

The biggest winner of the night was FX’s “Shogun,” a Japanese historical drama that made history as the first non-English language series to win Best Drama Series. The show dominated the awards, accumulating an unprecedented 18 Emmys in total, including wins for cinematography, visual effects, and production design.

Hiroyuki Sanada, a Japanese film veteran, made history as the first Japanese actor to win Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role in “Shogun.” Anna Sawai also made history as the first actress of Asian descent to win Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series for her performance in the same series.

In a surprising turn of events, “Hacks” won Best Comedy Series, beating out the heavily favored “The Bear.” Jean Smart took home the Best Actress in a Comedy Series award for her performance in “Hacks,” while the show’s writers were recognized for their work on the episode “Bulletproof.” “The Bear” still had a night to remember, winning 11 Emmys, setting a new record for the most Emmys won by a comedy series in a single year.

The Limited/Anthology Series categories were swept by “Baby Reindeer,” which won four Emmys, including Best Limited Series. Richard Gadd won for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited/Anthology Series, while Jessica Gunning won for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited/Anthology Series.

Jodie Foster won her first Emmy for her role in “True Detective: Night Country,” while Elizabeth Debicki won for her portrayal of Princess Diana in “The Crown,” becoming the first Australian actress to win Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.

The 2024 Emmys showcased the diversity and talent of television, highlighting the evolving landscape of the industry and promising an exciting future for television storytelling.

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