So it did win the big one! HBO's biggest show, also of television's, Game of Thrones won the Outstanding Drama Series. Despite the mixed reactions to the last season, GoT managed to beat Better Call Saul, Ozark, Bodyguard, Killing Eve to take away the trophy.
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Emmys 2019 Complete Winner List: Game of Thrones, Fleabag, Chernobyl, Ozark Win Big at 71st Primetime Emmy Awards
The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards function is taking place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, USA. It is considered as the most prestigious award ceremony for American television - The Academy Award equivalent for the small screen, where both content on television and OTT platforms are honoured.
23 Sep, 08:26 (IST)
Barry, Veep, Fleabag, The Good Place, The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, Russian Doll, Schitt ‘s Creek all competed for Outstanding Comedy Series. But it was Phoebe Waller-Bridge's amazing show that took away the big award.
23 Sep, 08:20 (IST)
2019 is just not the year for Game of Thrones it seems. Emilia Clarke goes trophy-less as Killing Eve star Jodie Comer Wins Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Will surprises never cease?
23 Sep, 08:15 (IST)
Game of Thrones fans faces disappointment again, this time for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series. Popular actor Jason Bateman took away the award for his incredible work for Ozark.
23 Sep, 08:12 (IST)
In another surprise development, Kit Harrington (Game of Thrones), Jason Bateman (Ozark), Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul) have to go empty-handed. Billy Porter Wins Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Pose, in his first ever nomination.
23 Sep, 07:54 (IST)
For Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, Ozark beats the favourite Game of Thrones' multiple winners to bag the award. And the winner - Julia Garner
23 Sep, 07:51 (IST)
The drama series Succession pulls off a surprise win with Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series. It beat some big shows like Game of Thrones and Better Call Saul
23 Sep, 07:47 (IST)
One of the most strongly contested category was Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series with three actors from Game of Thrones itself. And it is Peter Dinklage, who plays the iconic Tyrion Lannister in the show. It is also the first award for the popular show.
23 Sep, 07:35 (IST)
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver scoops another award of the night. John Oliver accepted the award for Outstanding Variety Talk Series.
23 Sep, 07:33 (IST)
So Saturday Night Live took home another award in Outstanding Directing for A Variety Series. The honour goes to Don Roy King for directing Host : Adam Sandler.
23 Sep, 07:32 (IST)
So Saturday Night Live took home another award in Outstanding Directing for A Variety Series. The honour goes to Don Roy King for directing Host : Adam Sandler.
23 Sep, 07:25 (IST)
One of the longest running Variety Sketch series, Saturday Night Live, continues to bag more and more awards. This year it won (once again) the Outstanding Variety Sketch Series.
23 Sep, 07:21 (IST)
Lin Manuel Miranda was brought to present the award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series. And the winner for this honour is HBO's Last Week Tonight With John Oliver. Looks like HBO is going to be the major winner of the evening, and we haven't even got to Game of Thrones yet
23 Sep, 07:10 (IST)
After winning the Directing Award, the searing HBO drama Chernobyl won one more award. It has bagged the biggie in Outstanding Limited Series.
23 Sep, 07:06 (IST)
The entire main cast of Veep, led by the awesome Julia Louis-Dreyfus was welcomed on stage with a standing ovation. They, in turn, announced the Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Series Or Movie. The terrific Michelle Williams won it for Fosse/Verdon.
23 Sep, 06:59 (IST)
Netflix's Black Mirror special, Bandersnatch, is known for its experimental treatment and multiple outcomes. For its efforts, it won the Outstanding Television Movie.
23 Sep, 06:54 (IST)
Surprise surprise! Jharrel Jerome, in his first ever nomination, beats heavyweights like Benicio Del Toro and Jared Harris to win Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. He won it for When They See Us.
23 Sep, 06:48 (IST)
Chernobyl chalked up another award for itself with Craig Mazin winning Outstanding Writing For A Limited Series, Movie Or Dramatic Special. More to go!
23 Sep, 06:43 (IST)
The Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Limited Series Or Movie award was presented by the earlier winners Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Bill hader. It was presented to Ben Whishaw for his performance in A Very English Scandal.
23 Sep, 06:37 (IST)
The much acclaimed HBO mini-series Chernobyl won its first award of the night. It took away the Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special for Johan Renck.
Emmys 2019 is here! The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards function is taking place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, USA. It is considered as the most prestigious award ceremony for American television - The Academy Award equivalent for the small screen, where both content on television and OTT platforms are honoured. And just like the Oscars ceremony held earlier this year, the Emmys is being be held without any host officiating the ceremony, instead the presenters arrive and announce the nominees and the winners. Emmys 2019 Best Dressed: Zendaya, Emilia Clarke and Kim Kardashian Take Home the Trophy for Ruling Purple Carpet this Year (View Pics).
Among the nominees, HBO's Game of Thrones, the biggest television drama that recently concluded its final (and controversial) season, had gotten maximum nominations with 32. The second in line is the acclaimed Amazon Prime Original comedy series The Marvelous Mrs Maisel with 20 nominations. The other shows that have grabbed a good amount of nominations are Chernobyl, Veep, This is Us, Ozark, Better Call Saul. Game Of Thrones Season 8 Gets Support From This Author After Fans Trash It Over Social Media.
And it wa Fleabag who stole the night with some major wins, while Jason Bateman pulled a stunner by winning Outstanding Direction for Drama series over Game of Thrones. But the HBO show took away a biggie in Outstanding Drama Series.
Check out the winners of Emmy Awards 2019!
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