'Shogun' smashes Emmys record as 'Hacks' and 'Baby Reindeer' shine

By Agence France-Presse

Sep 17, 2024 12:17 am

LOS ANGELES, California — Japan-set historical epic 'Shogun' smashed all-time records and was named Best Drama at television's Emmy Awards on Sunday, as 'Hacks' and 'Baby Reindeer' racked up big wins at the glitzy gala in Los Angeles.

'Shogun,' the tale of warring dynasties in feudal Japan, ended the night with an astounding 18 statuettes, becoming the first ever non-English-language winner of the highly coveted award for Best Drama series.

BIG WINNERS Japanese actress Anna Sawai winner of the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series award for ‘Shogun’ and Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada winner of the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series award for ‘Shogun pose in the press room during the 76th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Sept. 15, 2024. AFP PHOTO

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