On September 14, the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony took place at the famous Peacock Theater in the heart of Los Angeles. This grand event opened a new chapter in the history of modern television, setting several incredible records and celebrating the triumph of completely new original shows.
For the first time in 15 years, the ceremony was hosted by a woman: actress Mariska Hargitay, best known to audiences as the steadfast Detective Olivia Benson from the iconic series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Major Winners and Records
The streaming service Apple TV+ emerged as the night's big winner, with its projects dominating both the comedy and drama categories.
The horror comedy Widow's Bay has set a historical record by winning 14 awards out of a possible 19. The series was recognized as the best comedy project. Matthew Rhys won the statuette for Best comedic Actor, Katie Dippold was awarded for the screenplay, and Hiro Murai for directing.
The medical drama The Pitt led the field with the most nominations (25 mentions) and took home the top award for Best Drama Series for the second consecutive year, while Noah Wyle once again won the statuette for Best Actor in a Drama.
Vince Gilligan's series Pluribus brought a long-awaited victory to Rhea Seehorn as Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series, as well as an award for Best Screenplay.
