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71st Emmy Awards Update: Hotstar Premium leads the way with 44 Wins!
The recently concluded 71st Emmy Awards recognized excellence in primetime programming and individual achievement for the 2018-2019 television season. And the best performances of year have been spoken for! After leading the race with the maximum nominations, Hotstar Premium continues to be the destination for shows with maximum wins this year – a total of 44 Wins across Creative and Main Awards, way ahead of the rest in India.
Cult show Game of Thrones took home a total of 12 awards across categories, while Chernobyl was a close second with a total of 10 wins this year. These winners are testament to great stories and even greater storytelling that make these titles and performances memorable and unique. Here’s a round-up of winners from the most coveted categories.
Outstanding Drama Series: Game of Thrones
Outstanding Limited Series: Chernobyl
Lead Actress – Limited Series/Movie – Michelle Williams (Fosse/Verdon)
Lead Actor – Comedy Series – Bill Hader (Barry)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series – Billy Porter (Pose)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series – Jodie Comer (Killing Eve)
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series – Jesse Armstrong (Succession)
Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special – Johan Renck (Chernobyl)
Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special – Craig Mazin (Chernobyl)
Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series – Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Outstanding Variety Talk Series – Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
