In a remarkable turn of events at Wednesday morning’s Emmy nominations, FX made an indelible mark in both comedy and drama categories, with “The Bear” setting a new benchmark with an astounding 23 nominations for a comedy series. Meanwhile, “Shogun” led all nominees with 25, underscoring a year of dominance for the network.
The culinary dramedy “The Bear” has earned nominations in the best comedy series and best actor in a comedy series for Jeremy Allen White, both of which it clinched at January’s strike-delayed ceremony. Ayo Edebiri, who previously won best supporting actress, is also nominated for best actress, highlighting the show’s consistent excellence.
Further bolstering its impressive tally are multiple guest acting nominations, with big names such as Jamie Lee Curtis and Olivia Colman contributing to its success. The inclusion of such illustrious Oscar winners speaks volumes about the show’s widespread acclaim and popularity.
On the drama front, “Shogun” capitalized on the absence of HBO’s heavy hitters – “Succession,” “The White Lotus,” and “The Last Of Us” – to emerge as the frontrunner in the category. It secured key nominations for best drama series, with Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada receiving nods for best actress and best actor in a drama series, respectively.
“Shogun” notably pivoted from being classified as a limited series, adapting content from James Clavell’s historical novel about 17th century Japan’s political intrigues, to the more prestigious drama series category. This strategic shift announced in May signaled its intent to extend its storyline beyond a single season and has evidently reaped rewards in terms of critical recognition.
Here is a comprehensive list of the nominees across various categories:
**Drama Series:**
– “The Crown”
– “Fallout”
– “The Gilded Age”
– “The Morning Show”
– “Mr. & Mrs.
. Smith”
– “Shogun”
– “Slow Horses”
– “3 Body Problem”
**Best Actress in a Drama Series:**
– Jennifer Aniston, “The Morning Show”
– Carrie Coon, “The Gilded Age”
– Maya Erskine, “Mr. And Mrs. Smith”
– Anna Sawai, “Shogun”
– Imelda Staunton, “The Crown”
– Reese Witherspoon, “The Morning Show”
**Best Actor in a Drama Series:**
– Idris Elba, “Hijack”
– Donald Glover, “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”
– Walter Goggins, “Fallout”
– Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses”
– Hiroyuki Sanada, “Shogun”
– Dominic West, “The Crown”
**Best Comedy Series:**
– “Abbott Elementary”
– “The Bear”
– “Curb Your Enthusiasm”
– “Hacks”
– “Only Murders in the Building”
– “Palme”
– “Reservation Dogs”
– “What We Do in the Shadows”
**Best Limited or Anthology Series:**
– “Baby Reindeer”
– “Fargo”
– “Lessons in Chemistry”
– “Ripley”
– “True Detective: Night Country”
**Outstanding Reality Competition Show:**
– “The Amazing Race”
– “RuPaul’s Drag Race”
– “Top Chef”
– “The Traitors”
– “The Voice”
This year’s nominations come on the heels of the previous Emmy Awards, which were held just six months ago due to delays caused by last year’s writers and actors strikes. The return to the traditional schedule places this year’s ceremony on September 15 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, airing live on ABC.
The absence of last year’s top three nominees has leveled the playing field. “Succession,” the reigning champion for three of the past four years, has concluded its run. Meanwhile, “The White Lotus” and “The Last of Us” are in between seasons, creating unique opportunities for other series to shine.
In summary, this Emmy season underscores FX’s stellar year, with “The Bear” and “Shogun” leading the charge in their respective genres. The landscape of the competition has been dramatically altered, promising an exciting and unpredictable ceremony come September.
