On January 15, 2024, the 75th Emmy Awards shone brightly in Los Angeles, celebrating the best in American primetime television from June 1, 2022, to May 31, 2023. The annual event(hosted by Anthony Anderson) is renowned for recognizing excellence across diverse categories, showcasing the brilliant talents that captivated audiences worldwide. 

Among the nominees, “Succession” and “The Bear” dominated the headlines. But let’s explore some of the most notable nominations across categories:

Outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series

• Ayo Edibiri, “The Bear” — Winner
• Alex Borstein, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
• Janelle James, “Abbott Elementary”
• Sheryl Lee Ralph, “Abbott Elementary”
• Juno Temple, “Ted Lasso”
• Hannah Waddingham, “Ted Lasso”
• Jessica Williams, “Shrinking”

Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series

• Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary” — Winner
• Christina Applegate, “Dead to Me”
• Rachel Brosnahan, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
• Natasha Lyonne, “Poker Face”
• Jenna Ortega, “Wednesday”

Outstanding supporting actress in a drama series

• Jennifer Coolidge, “The White Lotus” — Winner
• Elizabeth Debicki, “The Crown”
• Meghann Fahy, “The White Lotus”
• Sabrina Impacciatore, “The White Lotus”
• Aubrey Plaza, “The White Lotus”
• Rhea Seehorn, “Better Call Saul”
• J. Smith-Cameron, “Succession”
• Simona Tabasco, “The White Lotus”

Outstanding supporting actor in a drama series

• Matthew Macfayden, “Succession” — Winner
• F. Murray Abraham, “The White Lotus”
• Nicholas Braun, “Succession”
• Michael Imperioli, “The White Lotus”
• Theo James, “The White Lotus”
• Alan Ruck, “Succession”
• Will Sharpe, “The White Lotus”
• Alexander Skarsgård, “Succession”

Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series

• Ebon Moss-Bachrach, “The Bear” — Winner
• Anthony Carrigan, “Barry”
• Phil Dunster, “Ted Lasso”
• Brett Goldstein, “Ted Lasso”
• James Marsden, “Jury Duty”
• Tyler James Williams, “Abbott Elementary”
• Henry Winkler, “Barry”

Outstanding lead actor in a comedy series

• Jeremy Allen White, “The Bear” — Winner
• Bill Hader “Barry”
• Jason Segel, “Shrinking”
• Martin Short, “Only Murders in the Building”
• Jason Sudeikis, “Ted Lasso”

Outstanding scripted variety series

• “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” — Winner
• “A Black Lady Sketch Show”
• “Saturday Night Live” 

Outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie

• Niecy Nash-Betts, “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” — Winner
• Annaleigh Ashford, “Welcome To Chippendales”
• Maria Bello, “Beef”
• Claire Danes, “Fleishman Is In Trouble”
• Juliette Lewis, “Welcome To Chippendales”
• Camila Morrone, “Daisy Jones & The Six”

Outstanding directing for a comedy series

• Christopher Storer, “The Bear” — Winner
• Bill Hader, “Barry”
• Amy Sherman-Palladino, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
• Mary Lou Belli, “The Ms. Pat Show”
• Declan Lowney, “Ted Lasso”
• Tim Burton, “Wednesday”  

Outstanding writing for a comedy series

• Christopher Storer, “The Bear” — Winner
• Bill Hader, “Barry”
• Mekki Leeper, “Jury Duty”
• John Hoffman, Matteo Borghese and Rob Turbovsky, “Only Murders in the Building”
• Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider, “The Other Two”
• Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly and Jason Sudeikis, “Ted Lasso”  

Outstanding reality competition program

• “RuPaul’s Drag Race” — Winner
• “The Amazing Race”
• “Survivor”
• “Top Chef”
• “The Voice”

Outstanding writing for a variety series

• “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” — Winner
• “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah”
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers”
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”
• “Saturday Night Live”

Outstanding variety talk series

• “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” — Winner
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers”
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”
• “The Problem with Jon Stewart”

Outstanding directing for a limited or anthology series or movie

• Lee Sung Jin, “Beef” — Winner
• Jake Schreier, “Beef”
• Carl Franklin, “Dahmer: Monster – The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”
• Paris Barclay, “Dahmer: Monster – The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”
• Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, “Fleishman is in Trouble”
• Dan Trachtenberg, “Prey”

Outstanding supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie

• Paul Walter Hauser, “Black Bird” — Winner
• Murray Bartlett, “Welcome To Chippendales”
• Richard Jenkins, “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”
• Joseph Lee, “Beef”
• Ray Liotta, “Black Bird”
• Young Mazino, “Beef”
• Jesse Plemons, “Love & Death”

Outstanding writing for a drama series

• Jesse Armstrong, “Succession” — Winner
• Beau Willimon, “Andor”
• Sharon Horgan, Dave Finkel and Brett Baer, “Bad Sisters”
• Gordon Smith, “Better Call Saul”
• Peter Gould, “Better Call Saul”
• Craig Mazin, “The Last of Us”
• Mike White, “The White Lotus”

Outstanding writing for a limited or anthology series or movie

• Lee Sung Jin, “Beef” — Winner
• Joel Kim Booster, “Fire Island”
• Taffy Brodesser-Akner, “Fleishman is in Trouble”
• Patrick Aison and Dan Trachtenberg, “Prey”
• Janine Nabers and Donald Glover, “Swarm”
• Al Yankovic and Eric Appel, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”

Outstanding directing for a drama series

• Mark Mylod, “Succession” — Winner
• Benjamon Caron, “Andor”
• Dearbhla Walsh, “Bad Sisters”
• Peter Hoar, “The Last of Us”
• Andrij Parekh, “Succession”
• Lorene Scafaria, “Succession”
• Mike White, “The White Lotus”

Outstanding variety special (live)

• “Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium” — Winner
• “The Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show Starring Rihanna”
• “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage”
• “The Oscars”
• “75th Annual Tony Awards”

Outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie

• Steven Yeun, “Beef” — Winner
• Taron Egerton, “Black Bird”
• Kumail Nanjiani, “Welcome To Chippendales”
• Evan Peters, “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”
• Daniel Radcliffe, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
• Michael Shannon, “George & Tammy”

Outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie

• Ali Wong, “Beef” — Winner
• Lizzie Caplan, “Fleishman Is In Trouble”
• Jessica Chastain, “George & Tammy”
• Dominique Fishback, “Swarm”
• Katherine Hahn, “Tiny Beautiful Things”
• Riley Keogh, “Daisy Jones & the Six”

Outstanding limited or anthology series

• “Beef” — Winner
• “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”
• “Daisy Jones & the Six”
• “Fleishman Is in Trouble”
• “Obi-Wan Kenobi”

Outstanding lead actor in a drama series

• Kieran Culkin, “Succession” — Winner
• Jeff Bridges, “The Old Man”
• Brian Cox, “Succession”
• Bob Odenkirk, “Better Call Saul”
• Pedro Pascal, “The Last Of Us”
• Jeremy Strong, “Succession”

Outstanding lead actress in a drama series

• Sarah Snook, “Succession” — Winner
• Sharon Horgan, “Bad Sisters”
• Melanie Lynskey, “Yellowjackets”
• Elisabeth Moss, “The Handmaid’s Tale”
• Bella Ramsey, “The Last Of Us”
• Keri Russell, “The Diplomat”

Outstanding comedy series

• “The Bear” — Winner
• “Abbott Elementary”
• “Barry”
• “Jury Duty”
• “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
• “Only Murders in the Building”
• “Ted Lasso”
• “Wednesday”

Outstanding drama series

• “Succession” — Winner
• “Andor”
• “Better Call Saul”
• “The Crown”
• “House of the Dragon”
• “The Last Of Us”
• “The White Lotus”
• “Yellowjackets”

Streaming Takes Center Stage

While cable networks retained their presence, streaming services like Apple TV+ and Netflix made a positive impact at the Emmys 2024. Apple TV+’s heartwarming comedy “Ted Lasso” broke records, but the real surprise came from the platform’s breakout dramedy “Severance.” This mind-bending series, exploring the lives of office workers with surgically implanted memory partitions, earned accolades for its originality and performances.

International Recognition

The Emmys Awards 2024 saw a surge in recognition for international talent. Lee Jung-jae’s masterful performance as the cunning player Gi-hun in the Korean survival drama “Squid Game” captivated audiences around the world. He earned the coveted Lead Actor award in a Drama Series, marking a significant step forward for Korean representation in global television.

Comedy Gems Beyond Recognition

While “Abbott Elementary” deservedly received recognition, two other comedies stole the show with their humor and heart. Amazon Freevee’s mockumentary “Jury Duty” offered a hilarious and surprising take on the American legal system, while HBO’s “Barry” continued its exceptional blend of dark humor and hitman drama, with Bill Hader’s masterful performance earning him a well-deserved Lead Actor in a Comedy Series win.

Behind the Scenes Brilliance

The Emmys Awards also acknowledged the brilliant work of creators and craftspeople who often go unnoticed. Quinta Brunson’s witty writing and scene-stealing performance in “Abbott Elementary” earned her well-deserved wins for Outstanding Comedy Series and Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

A Sneak Peek into the Future:

The 75th Emmy Awards offered a glimpse into the future of television, with innovative shows and formats gaining recognition. Netflix’s dark coming-of-age dramedy “Wednesday,” based on the iconic Addams Family character, garnered critical acclaim for its gothic aesthetic and Jenna Ortega’s captivating performance.

Curtain Closing (for now):

The 75th Emmy Awards were a celebration not just of television’s super hits, but also its hidden gems and up-and-coming stars. By venturing beyond the familiar, we discovered a universe of diverse voices, innovative storytelling, and exceptional talents waiting to be appreciated. The stage is set for even more captivating narratives and groundbreaking performances in the coming years.