The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards saw the gritty medical drama “The Pitt,” starring Noah Wyle, emerge as the big winner of the night, taking home top prizes such as best drama series and best lead actor for Wyle. The show, which had received 25 nominations, dominated the evening. On the other hand, Apple TV’s comedy-horror series, “Widow’s Bay,” stole the spotlight by winning best comedy series and multiple other awards, including best lead actor in a comedy series, best supporting actor and actress in a comedy series, and outstanding writing and directing in a comedy series. The series accumulated a total of 14 Emmys out of 19 nominations.
Additionally, Apple TV’s post-apocalyptic series, “Pluribus,” secured a few awards from its 18 nominations, including best lead actress in a drama and outstanding writing. Meanwhile, HBO’s dark comedy, “DTF St. Louis,” also had a successful night, walking away with several trophies, including best limited series.
Renowned actor and philanthropist Michael J. Fox, 65, was presented with the prestigious Bob Hope Humanitarian Award for his contributions to advancing Parkinson’s disease research by the Television Academy board.
The star-studded event was hosted by Mariska Hargitay, known for her role in “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” who had already won a couple of Emmys for the documentary “My Mom Jayne” during the Creative Arts Emmys held earlier.
The major category winners at the ceremony include:
– Best drama series: “The Pitt”
– Best comedy series: “Widow’s Bay”
– Best limited or anthology series: “DTF St. Louis”
– Lead actor in a drama series: Noah Wyle, “The Pitt”
– Lead actress in a drama series: Rhea Seehorn, “Pluribus”
– Lead actor in a comedy series: Matthew Rhys, “Widow’s Bay”
– Lead actress in a comedy series: Jean Smart, “Hacks”
– Supporting actor in a drama series: Tom Pelphrey, “Task”
– Supporting actress in a drama series: Allison Janney, “The Diplomat”
– Supporting actor in a comedy series: Stephen Root, “Widow’s Bay”
– Supporting actress in a comedy series: Kate O’Flynn, “Widow’s Bay”
– Lead actor in a limited series, anthology, or movie: Matthew Rhys, “The Beast in Me”
– Lead actress in a limited series, anthology, or movie: Sally Field, “Remarkably Bright Creatures”
– Supporting actor in a limited series, anthology, or movie: David Harbour, “DTF St. Louis”
– Supporting actress in a limited series, anthology, or movie: Linda Cardellini, “DTF St. Louis”
– Outstanding writing for a drama series: Vince Gilligan, “Pluribus,” for “We Is Us”
– Outstanding writing for a comedy series: Katie Dippold, “Widow’s Bay,” for “Welcome to Widow’s Bay!”
– Outstanding directing for a comedy series: Hiro Murai, “Widow’s Bay,” for “Welcome to Widow’s Bay!”
– Outstanding directing for a drama series: Saul Metzstein, “Slow Horses,” for “Scars”
– Outstanding variety series: “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”
– Outstanding reality competition program: “The Traitors”
For a complete list of nominees and winners in all categories, visit the Emmys website.
