Emmys Final Recap: A Night of Firsts, As ‘Shogun’ Streaks, ‘The Bear’ Makes History and ‘Hacks’ Surprises
variety.comEmmys, the conventional wisdom was that Television Academy voters would make it a predictable sweep for “Shōgun” and “The Bear.” And indeed, both series did well, making history with their victories.
But there were still enough surprises during the telecast, hosted by Eugene and Dan Levy, to make for an interesting night. The biggest shocker, of course, came at the end of the broadcast, when “Hacks” pulled off an upset win over frontrunner “The Bear” in the outstanding comedy series category.
That was a clear flex by the writer flank of the TV Academy to reward a beloved show that revolves around the business of comedy — as a point of contrast to shows that tip to the drama side of the dramedy equation.
For producers Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay, surprises like that are what they’re looking for. “It was a delightful upset,” Rouzan-Clay says. “We didn’t see it coming!” Adds Harmon, “It’s a reminder that we literally have no idea who’s going to win.
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