FX Dominates 2024 Emmy Nominations with ‘Shogun’ and ‘The Bear’ Leading the Pack

2024 Emmy Nominations
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The 2024 Emmy nominations have been announced, and FX has emerged as the big winner with its shows Shogun and The Bear leading the pack.

Shogun, a Japanese historical drama, received 25 nominations, while the culinary-themed comedy The Bear followed closely with 23 nominations. Both series have set a high bar in their respective categories, highlighting the diverse storytelling and exceptional performances.

“Shogun” has made a significant impact in the drama category, leveraging the absence of previous heavyweights like “Succession,” “The White Lotus,” and “The Last of Us.”

This adaptation of James Clavell’s novel, set in 17th century Japan, has not only garnered a nomination for Best Drama Series but also secured acting nominations for Hiroyuki Sanada (Best Actor) and Anna Sawai (Best Actress).

The show’s creators have hinted at expanding the narrative beyond Clavell’s original story, suggesting more seasons could be in the works, thereby transitioning it from a limited series to a drama series.

“The Bear” continues its winning streak, building on its success from the previous, strike-delayed Emmy Awards where it won Best Comedy Series, Best Actor (Jeremy Allen White), and Best Supporting Actress (Ayo Edebiri).

This year, it has been nominated again for Best Comedy Series, with both White and Edebiri receiving nominations in their respective categories. The show’s ability to blend humor with heartfelt storytelling has resonated widely, earning it a record number of nominations for a comedy series.

The Television Academy’s approximately 24,000 members had a smaller pool of 229 series to choose from this year, a notable decrease from last year’s 309.

This reduction, partly due to a decline in production volume and the effects of last year’s strikes, led to fewer nominations in some categories. Despite this, “Shogun” and “The Bear” stood out, each securing multiple nominations across various categories.

Other notable nominations include:

  • Drama Series: “The Crown,” “Fallout,” “The Gilded Age,” “The Morning Show,” “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” “Slow Horses,” and “3 Body Problem.”
  • Comedy Series: “Abbott Elementary,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Hacks,” “Only Murders in the Building,” “Palm Royale,” “Reservation Dogs,” and “What We Do in the Shadows.”
  • Limited or Anthology Series: “Baby Reindeer,” “Fargo,” “Lessons in Chemistry,” “Ripley,” and “True Detective: Night Country.”
  • Outstanding Reality Competition Show: “The Amazing Race,” “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “Top Chef,” “The Traitors,” and “The Voice.”

This year’s Emmy nominations come just six months after the previous awards, which were delayed due to the writers and actors strikes.

The compressed schedule has not dampened enthusiasm, as the nominees are already gearing up for the Emmy campaign trail. Notably, the scripted variety category saw a methodological change, transforming it into a “juried” competition due to a low number of submissions.

The 76th Emmy Awards will be broadcast live from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on September 15. Despite the challenges posed by recent strikes and a reduced number of submissions, the nominations have showcased the resilience and creativity of the television industry.

With “Shogun” and “The Bear” leading the charge, this year’s Emmy Awards promise to celebrate the best in television with a renewed sense of excitement and anticipation.