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the Netflix platform crushes the competition and its series “The Crown” wins numerous awards

The British royal family series “The Crown” won almost all of the Emmy awards in its category. The 73rd annual ceremony, which is the equivalent of the Oscars on American television, was held this Sunday evening in Los Angeles, United States. It was the occasion of a true crowning for Netflix. The video-on-demand platform won an Emmy for the first time in the prestigious categories of Best Drama, Best Comedy or Best Limited Series.

“The Crown” adoubée

The series that was all scooped up this year is “The Crown”, a fiction that traces the life of Elizabeth II and the royal family. Best Actress for Olivia Colman, Best Actor for Josh O’Connor, Best Screenplay, Best Director, and even Best Drama Series. The series won no less than 11 statuettes.

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Another series broadcast on a platform, AppleTV +, was also very successful. This is Ted Lasso, who follows the arrival in England of an American football coach in the world of “real” football. While its second season is currently airing, the series has won 7 awards.

Women in the spotlight

At this ceremony, for the first time two women won the Emmys for Best Director: Lucia Aniello in the comedy category for “Hacks” and Jessica Hobbs in the drama category for “The Crown”.

American actress Debbie Allen received the honorary “Governors award”. The statuette rewards her entire career, but also her commitments to women’s rights in particular. “May this moment resonate for women around the world from Texas to Afghanistan“she said.

Actress and screenwriter Michaela Coel was also honored at this 73rd edition of the Emmys. She won the award for best screenplay in the miniseries or TV movie category. In “I May Destroy You”, released on the BBC and HBO in 2020, Michaela Coel tells the painful story of the aftermath of rape. “I dedicate this story to all those who survived a sexual assault“, proclaimed the British screenwriter when receiving her statuette. She is also the first black woman to be awarded in this category.

The lack of diversity once again pinned down

As with the Oscars and Golden Globes, netizens criticized Sunday night for the lack of diversity in Emmy awards. The twelve awards for best actors and best actresses, or supporting roles, in the most prominent categories were given only to white artists. On the social network Twitter, many Americans were moved around the hasstag “Emmysowhite” (Emmy so white).

List of awards

  • Best Drama Series – “The Crown” (Netflix)
  • Best Comedy – “Ted Lasso” (Apple TV +)
  • Best Miniseries – “The Lady’s Game” (Netflix)
  • Best Actor in a Drama Series – Josh O’Connor, “The Crown” (Netflix)
  • Best Actress in a Drama Series – Olivia Colman, “The Crown” (Netflix)
  • Best Actor in a Series, Comedy – Jason Sudeikis, “Ted Lasso” (Apple TV +)
  • Best Actress in a Series, Comedy – Jean Smart, “Hacks” (HBO)
  • Best Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries – Ewan McGregor, “Halston” (Netflix)
  • Best Actress in a Mini-Series or TV Movie – Kate Winslet, “Mare of Easttown” (HBO)
  • Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Tobias Menzies, “The Crown” (Netflix)
  • Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series – Gillian Anderson, “The Crown” (Netflix)
  • Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Comedy – Brett Goldstein, “Ted Lasso” (Apple TV +)
  • Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Comedy – Hannah Waddingham, “Ted Lasso” (Apple TV +)
  • Director, Drama Series – “The Crown” (Netflix)
  • Director, comedy – “Hacks” (HBO)
  • Director, miniseries or TV movie – “The Lady’s Game” (Netflix)
  • Screenplay, Drama Series – “The Crown” (Netflix)
  • Screenplay, Comedy – “Hacks” (HBO)
  • Script, Miniseries or TV Movie – Michaela Coel, “I May Destroy You” (HBO)
  • Screenplay, entertainment show – Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
  • Supporting Actress, Miniseries or TV Movie – Julianne Nicholson, “Mare of Easttown” (HBO)
  • Supporting Actor (Miniseries or TV Movie) – Evan Peters, “Mare of Easttown” (HBO)
  • Emission de divertissement – “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” (HBO)
  • Sketch Entertainment Show – “Saturday Night Live” (NBC)

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