Thank you for joining Velvet Winter, Jared Richards and I for our live coverage of the 76th Emmy Awards.
We will leave you with this key moments piece from our colleague Mawunyo Gbogbo.
Thank you for joining Velvet Winter, Jared Richards and I for our live coverage of the 76th Emmy Awards.
We will leave you with this key moments piece from our colleague Mawunyo Gbogbo.
If Baby Reindeer picking up an armful of awards tonight has given you a hankering for more heart-shattering, comedian-led dramas with just a sprinkling of dark comedy then, boy do we have a list for you!
Reservation Dogs actor D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai made history at this Emmy's as the first Indigenous actor to be nominated for Outstanding Lead in a Comedy Series.
But the 22-year-old Oji-Cree actor also made waves with his powerful red carpet statement, arriving with a red handprint over his face — a symbol of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women movement (MMIW).
The MMIW movement, run by not-for-profit Native Hope, advocates for the end of human trafficking and murder of Indigenous women across the United States and Canada.
The hand stands for "all the missing sisters whose voices are not heard" and "the silence of the media and law enforcement in the midst of this crisis".
Abbott Elementary actor Tyler James Williams caused quite a stir on the red carpet with reporter Robin Roberts, tripping over her words as she takes in Williams and his ARMS!
They clearly had a tremendous effect on her considering Roberts is a lesbian.
Watch their interaction below:
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver took out Best Scripted Variety Series and after all the regular thanks, Oliver had a special dedication so powerful it stopped his play off music.
"I also want to thank — it's going to be very silly — our dog. We have the most fantastic dog. And she was at our wedding and she got us through a pandemic. She was with us for the two pregnancies.
(Music playing.)
"And — perfect choice of music. We had to say goodbye to her. And f**k you. There you go.
(Music stops)
"This isn't just for her. This is for all dogs. All dogs, you're all very good girls, you're very good boys. You all deserve a treat. Play me off now. Thanks so much."
Here's a photo of lil Hoagie, from back when Oliver first joined Twitter (and when it was still Twitter).
With new shows Baby Reindeer and Shōgun winning four awards tonight, there's an appetite for original, ground-breaking productions.
Both shows broke ground in different ways.
Shōgun proved that global audiences are open and willing to accept non-English language shows outside of Netflix productions (Money Heist, Squid Game).
And with lead actors Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada winning their categories, this could mark a shift away from awards ceremonies recognising Asian productions but snubbing their actors. (Remember Parasite winning Best Picture at the 2019 Oscars without a single actor receiving a nomination?).
Baby Reindeer is an eviscerating watch that came from creator Richard Gadd's own experiences, starring relative unknowns and becoming a global phenomenon organically.
(Prior to release, Netflix were not actively promoting the show, and subsequent legal issues suggest they didn't expect so many eyeballs on the show.)
As Gadd said while accepting the award for Outstanding Limited Series:
If Baby Reindeer has proven anything is that there's no set formula to this, that you don't need big stars, proven IP, a long-running series, catchall storytelling to have a hit.
But, really — really, the only constant — the only constant across any success in television is good storytelling, good storytelling that speaks to our times. So take risks. Push boundaries. Explore the uncomfortable. Dare to fail in order to achieve.
The ceremony's other big winners The Bear and Hacks are also original stories, with a noted lack of spin-offs or remakes celebrated tonight. (Ripley and Fargo both technically are IP, but I think their quality might be exceptions to the rule.)
I couldn't agree more, Michelle.
After consistently splitting sides in various comedic roles for more than a decade, Matt Berry finally got a Emmy nomination this year for his work as Laszlo on What We Do In The Shadows.
Alas, he lost out on Lead Actor in A Comedy Series to Jeremy Allen White.
But that doesn't mean we can't listen to this perfect line reading one more time.
What a ceremony! We've got a three-way tie for most gold today, with Baby Reindeer, The Bear and Shōgun taking home four awards each.
Now, this is Primetime Emmys only, if we include Creative Arts Emmys Shōgun blows everyone out of the water.
Baby Reindeer: 4
The Bear: 4
Shōgun: 4
Hacks: 3
The Crown: 1
The Daily Show: 1
Fargo: 1
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver: 1
The Morning Show: 1
Ripley: 1
Slow Horses: 1
The Traitors: 1
True Detective: Night Country: 1
The awards ceremony has wrapped up, but stick around as we bring you analysis and reactions from the 76th Emmys!