Held in-person again for the first time in two years, the Emmys came back with a bang. Television’s biggest night was full of wins — some shocking and some expected.
“The Crown” and “Ted Lasso” were the two biggest winners of the night. “Ted Lasso” had the most nominations with 13, out of which they won four. “The Crown” won the most awards, winning seven out of their 11 nominations.
Netflix finally took the Emmys throne after years of being a strong competitor. The streaming giant won a total of 44 awards, including outstanding limited series for “The Queen’s Gambit” and best drama series with “The Crown.” Netflix also won for outstanding directing for a drama series and outstanding writing for a drama series.
Apple TV+ got its first big exposure with “Ted Lasso.” The show swept the comedy section of the awards, winning outstanding comedy series, outstanding lead actor for Jason Sudeikis, outstanding supporting actor for Brett Goldstein and outstanding supporting actress for Hannah Waddingham.
Biology major Edward Carter said this was the best moment for him because “Ted Lasso is my feel-good show and it brings me so much joy when I feel down.”
“The Crown” continued its winning streak at the Emmys and dominated the drama show section. It won for outstanding drama series, outstanding lead actress for Olivia Colman, outstanding lead actor for Josh O’Connor, outstanding supporting actor for Tobias Menzies and outstanding supporting actress for Gillian Anderson, as well as awards for outstanding directing and writing.
This was social work major Catherine Kinder’s favorite moment because “this is one of my favorite shows, and it’s so nice to see them win.”
The limited series awards were more divided with “The Queen’s Gambit” winning outstanding limited series and “Mare of Easttown” winning outstanding lead actress for Kate Winslet, outstanding supporting actor for Evan Peters and outstanding supporting actress for Julianne Nicholson.
Debbie Allen won the Governors Award for her contributions to television directing and acting as well as dance. This was dance education major Gracie King’s favorite moment because “Debbie Allen is an incredible woman and has paved the way for so many young women.”
The recorded show of “Hamilton” won outstanding variety special, beating strong contenders such as Bo Burnham’s comedy special “Inside” and the “Friends” reunion.
Michaela Coel, a writer for “I May Destroy You,” won for outstanding writing for a limited series or movie. In her speech, she dedicated her award to all survivors of sexual assault, which is part of the premise of the show.
RuPaul’s “Drag Race” won for outstanding competition program this year. This win marks the most Emmy awards ever won by a person of color.
The Emmys drew criticism this year because, despite half of the nominees being people of color, all of the acting nominee winners were white. While the Creative Arts Emmys, held a week prior, honored several people of color, criticism was made because hardly any people of color were honored on the primetime television awards.
Awards season has ended for this year but is set to come back in full swing with the Grammys in January 2022, the Golden Globes in February and the Oscars in March.
