With one of based on James Clavell's 1975 novel of the same, following an English sailor who becomes stranded in Japan, experiencing culture shock and meeting many interesting characters. Shōgun has received critical acclaim for its first season, which aired from February 27 to April 23, 2024. So, its numerous Emmy wins aren't surprising, but they are still monumental.
Even though Shōgun was conceived to only be a limited series, its success persuaded FX to order two more seasons, both of which are in development as of the writing of this article.
Shōgun was nominated for eight awards at the 76th Primetime Emmys in September 2024, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, and more. Ultimately, the FX show won four Emmys, making its success rate 50 percent. Shōgun made history by winning Outstanding Drama Series, beating The Crown, Fallout, The Gilded Age, The Morning Show, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Slow Horses, and 3 Body Problem. While its accomplishments are exciting, one can't help but look back to two years ago, wondering why another popular series didn't achieve what Shōgun did at the 2024 Emmys.
Shogun Is The First Non-English Show To Win The Outstanding Drama Emmy
Shogun Has Made Emmys History
With Shōgun's Outstanding Drama Series Succession has ended, it's time for a new top dog.
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Not only did Shōgun win Outstanding Drama Series, but it also took home trophies for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Hiroyuki Sanada for "The Abyss of Life"), Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Anna Sawai for "Crimson Sky"), and Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Frederick E. O. Toye for "Crimson Sky"). Tadanobu Asano and Takehiro Hira were nominated for Outstanding ing Actor in a Drama Series but lost to The Morning Show's Billy Crudup. Two Shōgun season 1 episodes also received nods for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series, but they both lost to Slow Horses.
Squid Game Should Have Set Shogun's Emmys Drama Show Record In 2022
Squid Game Was Nominated For Outstanding Drama Series But Lost
While everyone will and should be celebrating Shōgun's historic Outstanding Drama Series win, it's also a reminder of Squid Game's loss in 2022. The Netflix South Korean dystopian survival thriller was nominated for the Emmy two years ago. However, Squid Game lost to Succession. Given the hype surrounding Squid Game and its numerous awards, the Outstanding Drama Series result was shocking. Nevertheless, Shōgun rectified the mistake in 2024, becoming the first non-English show to win the Emmy for best drama.
Shōgun, released in 2024, is set in Japan during 1600 at the onset of a significant civil war. It follows Lord Yoshii Toranaga as he battles political adversaries on the Council of Regents, while a European ship mysteriously appears in a nearby fishing village, complicating the tides of power.
- Seasons
- 1
- Creator(s)
- Rachel Kondo, Justin Marks
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