Major Wins and Surprising Snubs at the 77th Annual Emmy Awards
The television world recently celebrated its biggest night, the 77th Annual Emmy Awards ceremony, akin to the Oscars for TV. This year's event crowned several new champions, with 'The Film Studio,' 'Transition Age,' and 'Pitt Hospital' emerging as the evening's biggest winners. However, fans of 'The Last of Us' Season 2 faced disappointment, as the acclaimed series walked away empty-handed despite securing 16 nominations, including three in major categories.
Overall, the ceremony saw a few shows rack up an impressive number of statuettes:
- 'The Film Studio' — 13 awards
- 'The Penguin' — 9 awards
- 'Transition Age' — 8 awards
- 'Severance' — 8 awards
- 'Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special' — 8 awards
'The Film Studio' Makes History
Apple Studios' comedy series, 'The Film Studio,' was undoubtedly the night's most celebrated show. It took home a staggering 13 awards, including the coveted prizes for Best Comedy Series and Best Screenplay for a Comedy Series. Seth Rogen, who serves as both the showrunner and lead actor, won Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. He also shared the award for Best Directing for a Comedy Series with Evan Goldberg. Remarkably, 'The Film Studio' made history by setting a new record for the most Emmy Awards received by a comedy series after its inaugural season.
'Transition Age' Breaks Records with Youngest Winner
Fans of the Netflix series 'Transition Age' also had plenty to celebrate. The show was honored with awards such as Best Screenplay for a Limited Series and Best Lead Actor in a Limited Series. Furthermore, Owen Cooper, who plays a teenager accused of murder, was named Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series. This particular win made Cooper the youngest Emmy Award recipient in history, marking a significant moment in the awards' legacy.
'Pitt Hospital' Outperforms 'The Last of Us'
In a turn of events that surprised many, 'Pitt Hospital' clinched two of the most prestigious awards, effectively sidelining 'The Last of Us' Season 2. 'Pitt Hospital' secured both Best Drama Series and Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series, collecting a total of five Emmy Awards this year.
Key Winners in Major Categories:
- Best Drama Series: 'Pitt Hospital'
- Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle ('Pitt Hospital')
- Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Britt Lower ('Severance')
- Best Comedy Series: 'The Film Studio'
- Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Seth Rogen ('The Film Studio')
- Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart ('Hacks')
- Best Limited Series or Anthology: 'Transition Age'
- Best Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Anthology: Stephen Graham ('Transition Age')
- Best Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Anthology: Christine Milioti ('The Penguin')
- Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Tramell Tillman ('Severance')
- Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Catherine LaNasa ('Pitt Hospital')
- Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Jeff Hiller ('Somebody Somewhere')
- Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Hannah Einbinder ('Hacks')
- Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Anthology: Owen Cooper ('Transition Age')
- Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Anthology: Erin Doherty ('Transition Age')
For fans and industry observers, the 77th Emmys delivered a mix of expected victories and notable upsets. While some series like 'The Film Studio' solidified their critical acclaim with record-breaking wins, the complete shutout for 'The Last of Us' Season 2, despite its numerous nominations, serves as a stark reminder of the intense competition in television's premier awards. It will be interesting to see how these results influence future seasons and productions across the industry.
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