Emmys 2018: A 'marvelous' night for 'Mrs Maisel,' 'Game of Thrones' rules big time
On TVs biggest night, Netflix finally caught up with HBO.
'Twas the night of upsets in many ways. While Game of Thrones claimed back their yellow metal after sitting out for a year, it was Amazon series The Marvelous Mrs Maisel that took everyone by surprise to win all the awards in the comedy categories except for two that went to Henry Winkler and Bill Hader for their work on HBO show Barry.
In the race to win, streaming services Netflix and Amazon outshone cable and network channels. With the help of The Crown, Black Mirror and Godless Netflix made some headway and tied up with HBO for winning 23 awards each that also include Creative Arts Emmys. Barry, Game of Thrones and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver helped HBO.
Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story became the second season of Ryan Murphy's anthology series that won accolades for FX. Their People vs OJ Simpson started the winning streak that had continued with debut season of Feud last year. With Ryan Murphy moving to Netflix, Emmys shall be a different ballgame for the streaming giant in coming years. FX comedy by Donald Glover -- Atlanta -- surprisingly had to go home with no awards this year. Same was the case with dystopian drama The Handmaid's Tale that won nada.
RuPaul's Drag Race and Saturday Night Live picked up one award each.
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On TVs biggest night, Netflix finally caught up with HBO.
Well, this is the end of our coverage of Emmys 2018. Thank you for sticking around.
Outstanding Drama Series
Game of Thrones, as expected, won the best drama series award!
Outstanding comedy series
The Marvelous Mrs Maisel sweeps it for Amazon Prime Video. Another comedy brings glory to the streaming service after Mozart in the Jungle in their breakthrough year.
The show already picked up best actress, best supporting actress, best writing, and best directing awards.
Outstanding drama series
Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story won the award.
This is the second win for the anthology series created by Ryan Murphy. Their People vs OJ Simpson was also honoured in their debut year.
Outstanding variety talk series
Reigning champs, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, win once again. To nobody's surprise.
Oliver thanked Glenn Weiss' girlfriend for saying yes and not making the occasion awkward for anyone.
Outstanding variety sketch show
Saturday Night Live wins this award. They are set to start their season 44 on September 29.
Outstanding reality competition program
Rick and Morty presented the award to RuPaul for his show RuPaul's Drag Race.
Rick and Morty did a better job of telling the history of the Emmys than what Maya Rudolph and Fred Armisen are trying to do.
For those who missed Hannah Gadsby's bit.
Outstanding actress in a drama series
Claire Foy wins the trophy for playing Queen Elizabeth II on Netflix drama The Crown.
This was Foy's last appearance on the show. Olivia Colman will take the baton now.
Outstanding actor in a drama series
Matthew Rhys won this trophy for his work on The Americans.
It's the second award of the night for the period drama set in the cold war era.
Hannah Gadsby brings back memories of her Netflix special Nannette and men in the room are handed the gift of truth.
Outstanding directing for a drama series
Stephen Daldry wins the trophy for his work on The Crown.
Outstanding writing for a drama series
Joel Field and Joe Weisberg win the trophy for their work on The Americans.
Outstanding supporting actress in drama series
Another big one for HBO. Sci-fi show Westworld picks up their first award of the night in Thandie Newton.
Outstanding supporting actor in drama series
First win of the night for Game of Thrones. Peter Dinklage wins his second Emmy for playing Tyrion Lannister on the fantasy show.
Glenn Weiss wins Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special for The Oscars and proposes to his girlfriend in front of everyone!
Well, it is some night!
Outstanding writing for a variety show
John Mulaney wins the award for his show 'Kid Gorgeous At Radio City'
Outstanding actor in limited series
Well, this one was a no-brainer. Darren Criss was phenomenal in Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.
Deserving win!
Outstanding actress in limited series
The shocked expression on Regina King's face tells you that she was not expecting to win this award for her role in Seven Seconds.
Outstanding direction of limited series
Ryan Murphy wins the award for Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story
Jeff Daniels shows how to respect your co-stars on a show by thanking them in their speech. So what if that co-star is a horse?
Outstanding writing for limited series
William Bridges and Charlie Brooker of Black Mirror win this one for the season 4 episode USS Callister.
Outstanding supporting actor in a limited series
Jeff Daniels wins the trophy for his role in Godless.
Best supporting actress in a limited series
Meritt Wever wins the trophy for her role in Netflix series Godless.
Make note that this is fifth win today for streaming services after The Marvelous Mrs Maisel won four awards in comedy categories.
Outstanding actor in comedy series
Bill Hader wins the trophy for his role in Barry.
We had predicted a possible upset and well, we are happy to be proven right!
Outstanding actress in comedy series
The Marvelous Mrs Maisel is sweeping the comedy awards today. (We are IST remember?)
Rachel Brosnahan wins in the category.
This is the first time Rachel Brosnahan has been nominated.
You do not want to miss the hilarious acceptance speech by Henry Winkler.
Outstanding direction for a comedy series
Amy Sherman Paladino has to return to the stage again to pick up another trophy for The Marvelous Mrs Maisel.
Outstanding writing for comedy series
Creator-writer Amy Sherman Paladino wins the trophy for The Marvelous Mrs Maisal.
This is the Amazon Prime Video's second win at Emmys 2018.
Outstanding actress in a comedy series
We are two for two with the predictions so far. Alex Borstein wins the Emmy for her role in The Marvelous Mrs Maisel.
Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy role
It is Henry Winkler for Barry!
Finally, the Fonz wins his first ever Emmy after six nominations over the years
Michael Che gets right into making everyone uncomfortable. Jibe with #MeToo, and referring to the brawl between Tom Arnold and Mark Burnett.
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of Emmys 2018.
The show has begun with a musical number touching topics from #MeToo movement to diversity on Television. Sandra Oh was celebrated and Andy Samberg was the punching bag. The opening skit is very much like what you see on Saturday Night Live. It should not come as a surprise given SNL producer Lorne Michaels is helming this one too.