Los Angeles: Searing teen murder saga Adolescence swept Sunday's Emmy Awards with eight trophies including best limited series, while HBO Max's The Pitt won best drama. Seth Rogen's Hollywood satire The Studio dominated comedy, taking best series and a record 13 Emmys overall, surpassing all previous comedy series tallies.
According to France24.com, Adolescence was the big winner at Sunday's Emmy Awards, claiming eight prizes including best limited series. The British series for Netflix tells the grim cautionary tale of a fictional 13-year-old schoolboy arrested on suspicion of murdering a female classmate with a knife. Adolescence earned accolades for writing, directing, lead actor, supporting actress, and supporting actor. Notably, 15-year-old Owen Cooper became the youngest ever male actor to win an Emmy.
The Pitt took home the best drama series award in what was the evening's most surprising moment. This medical drama, reminiscent of ER, features all 15 episodes set during the same stressful shift at a Pittsburgh hospital. Tackling issues from abortion rights to mass shootings, The Pitt initially received little attention but grew into a word-of-mouth sensation. Noah Wyle won best drama actor for his role as the emergency room's leader, while Katherine LaNasa won best supporting actress. Sci-fi office thriller Severance, with 27 nominations, had been a strong contender but ultimately fell short.
The Studio, a love letter and satirical examination of Hollywood, was named best comedy series. Co-creator Seth Rogen won best actor for his role, and the show also claimed writing and directing prizes. It had secured nine technical Emmys the previous weekend. Jean Smart received her fourth Emmy for Hacks, with Hannah Einbinder winning best supporting actress.
In a notable moment, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert finally won best variety talk series. CBS has denied its cancellation is linked to a $16 million settlement with Trump. Host Nate Bargatze introduced an initiative to keep speeches short, pledging $100,000 to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. A money counter was displayed on-screen but removed later, as donations covered any proposed deductions.
