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- FX’s “Shogun” won the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series, setting a record for the most Emmy wins by a single show in one year with a total of 18 awards.
- Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai won Lead Actor and Lead Actress Emmys respectively, while Frederick E.O. Toye won for Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series.
- The series, a remake of the 1980 NBC miniseries based on James Clavell’s novel, was praised for its epic scope and authenticity in portraying 17th-century Japan.
- Initially billed as a limited series, FX has announced plans to develop additional seasons of “Shogun” following its critical and commercial success.
The FX series “Shogun” has made Emmy history, winning the award for Outstanding Drama Series and setting a new record for the most Emmy wins by a single show in one year. The series, which reimagines James Clavell’s 1975 novel and the 1980 NBC miniseries, entered the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards with 25 nominations and had already secured 14 Creative Arts Emmys prior to the main ceremony.
Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai took home Emmys for Lead Actor and Lead Actress in a Drama Series, respectively, for their performances in “Shogun.” Frederick E.O. Toye was also recognized with an Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series.
During his acceptance speech for the Outstanding Drama Series award, showrunner Justin Marks expressed his gratitude to the network, saying, “You guys greenlit a very expensive, subtitled Japanese period piece whose central climax revolves around a poetry competition. I have no idea why you did that, but thank you for your faith in this incredible team.”
Set in 17th-century Japan, “Shogun” tells the story of English sailor John Blackthorne (played by Cosmo Jarvis) who becomes entangled in a complex political conflict involving Lord Toranaga (Sanada) and his translator, Lady Mariko (Sawai). Unlike its 1980 predecessor, the new adaptation primarily focuses on the perspectives of its Japanese characters.
The series has been widely praised for its epic scope and commitment to authenticity. Initially presented as a limited series, FX announced in May that additional seasons are in development, highlighting the show’s critical and commercial success.
“Shogun” triumphed over other notable nominees in the Outstanding Drama Series category, including “3 Body Problem,” “The Crown,” “Fallout,” “The Gilded Age,” “The Morning Show,” “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” and “Slow Horses.”
This historic Emmy performance cements “Shogun” as a standout achievement in television, setting a new benchmark for international productions and cultural representation in mainstream American media.
News Source: nytimes
