‘Succession’, ‘The Bear’ prevail at nostalgic Emmy awards
Media dynasty drama Succession and restaurant dramedy The Bear dominated the Emmy Awards on Monday (Jan 15), earning six trophies each as Hollywood handed out its top accolades for television.
Succession, the HBO series about the high-stakes battle for control of a global business empire, won the prestigious best drama prize for its fourth and final season.
The Bear was named best comedy at a ceremony that was delayed by four months because of last year’s labour turmoil in Hollywood. Road rage drama Beef claimed best limited series.
Emmy voters honoured several actors and creators of colour at a ceremony coincidentally held on the US holiday that commemorates civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
Succession was named best drama series for the third time.
“It was a great sadness to end the show, but it was a great pleasure to do it,” creator Jesse Armstrong said.
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Kieran Culkin, Sarah Snook and Matthew Macfadyen won acting trophies for their roles as part of the wealthy but miserable Roy family.
Culkin gave an emotional speech as he accepted his first Emmy, for lead drama actor, breaking into tears as he thanked his mom for a great childhood. He then told his wife he wanted more kids.