Emmys 2024: A Celebration of Television’s Finest

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The 2024 Emmy Awards, anticipated yet delayed from 2023, turned out to be a night of celebration for the predicted frontrunners, with “Succession,” “The Bear,” and “Beef” taking center stage. The ceremony, marked by a sense of inevitability, saw these shows taking home the lion’s share of awards, highlighting the exceptional quality of television storytelling over the past year.

“Succession” concluded its remarkable run with a triumphant victory, securing the Best Drama Series award, individual accolades for Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook, and recognition in writing and directing categories. This marked a significant milestone for the show, with Culkin and Snook winning their first Emmy awards.

In the comedy realm, “The Bear” made an impressive debut at the Emmys, capturing the Best Comedy Series award and additional trophies for its creator, Christopher Storer and three acting awards, establishing its dominance in the genre.

The limited series category was fiercely contested, with “Beef” emerging victorious, clinching awards for writing and directing, and its leading actors Ali Wong and Steven Yeun. It shared the spotlight with “Black Bird” and “Dahmer: Monster – The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” which won awards for supporting roles.

The 2024 Emmys also marked a historic moment with Elton John achieving the coveted EGOT status, adding a legacy layer to the night’s celebrations. The diverse range of nominees and winners reflects the evolving landscape of television, showcasing a blend of seasoned favourites and surprising newcomers.

Complete List of Winners:

Drama Series:

– WINNER: Succession

Actor in a Drama Series:

– WINNER: Kieran Culkin, Succession

Actress in a Drama Series:

– WINNER: Sarah Snook, Succession

Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:

– WINNER: Matthew Macfadyen, Succession

Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:

– WINNER: Jennifer Coolidge, The White Lotus

Writing for a Drama Series:

– WINNER: Jesse Armstrong, Succession

Directing for a Drama Series:

– WINNER: Mark Mylod, Succession

Comedy Series:

– WINNER: The Bear

Actor in a Comedy Series:

– WINNER: Jeremy Allen White, The Bear

Actress in a Comedy Series:

– WINNER: Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary

Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:

– WINNER: Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear

Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:

– WINNER: Ayo Edebiri, The Bear

Writing for a Comedy Series:

– WINNER: Christopher Storer, The Bear

Limited Series:

– WINNER: Beef

Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie:

– WINNER: Steven Yeun, Beef

Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie:

– WINNER: Ali Wong, Beef

Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie:

– WINNER: Paul Walter Hauser, Black Bird

Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie:

– WINNER: Niecy Nash-Betts, Dahmer—Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

Writing for a Limited Series:

– WINNER: Lee Sung Jin, Beef (“The Birds Don’t Sing, They Screech in Pain”)

Directing for a Limited Series:

– WINNER: Lee Sung Jin, Beef (“Figures of Light”)

The 2024 Emmys not only celebrated the achievements of the past year but also set the stage for the future, highlighting the ever-evolving narrative and technical excellence of the television industry.