A historical drama set in feudal Japan, Shogun, dominated the recent awards ceremony, winning multiple top honors such as Best Drama Series and acting awards. Hiroyuki Sanada, one of the lead actors, made history by becoming the first Japanese actor to receive this recognition, while his co-star Anna Sawai also secured a major acting win. Both actors expressed their deep gratitude for the opportunity to work on the production. In a surprising twist, the Best Comedy Series award went to Hacks, a show that was not widely expected to win, leaving many attendees astonished. However, The Bear, which was favored to win, still received several acting awards. The creators of Hacks expressed their excitement and shock.

Another significant moment occurred when Richard Gadd, a performer in the limited series Baby Reindeer, highlighted the importance of exploring difficult themes in television. The series, known for its dark and personal subject matter, won several major awards. Jodie Foster, a veteran actor who earned her first Emmy for Best Actress in a limited series role for True Detective: Night Country, praised the collaboration with Inupiaq and Inuit contributors that contributed to the show’s success. The ceremony also honored Greg Berlanti for promoting representation of LGBTQ characters, reflecting on past challenges faced by these communities in earlier television eras. As the industry evolved, streaming platforms continued to dominate, while traditional networks did not win any awards, underscoring the changing landscape of television.