Shogun and Hacks Win Top Honors at Television Critics Association Awards

FX’s “Shōgun” emerged as the big winner at the 40th Television Critics Association (TCA) Awards, held on Friday. The drama series, set in feudal Japan, clinched four prestigious honors, including the TCA’s Program of the Year award. It also won accolades for Best Drama and Best New Program, while Anna Sawai received the award for Individual Achievement in Drama for her role as Toda Mariko.

“Shōgun” is anticipated to be a significant contender at the upcoming Emmy Awards, with nominations set to be announced on Wednesday. The series, which debuted in February, has captivated audiences and critics alike, becoming a viewership juggernaut and earning rave reviews. The show, adapted from James Clavell’s novel by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, is now exploring plans for a second and third season.

Max’s “Hacks” was the only other multiple award winner of the night, securing honors for both Achievement in Comedy and Individual Achievement in Comedy for Jean Smart. This marks Smart’s second win in the category, having previously been honored after the show’s first season in 2021. Smart’s portrayal of comedian Deborah Vance continues to impress, and the series has been renewed for a fourth season.

Other notable winners included Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer” for Miniseries, Movies, and Specials; “Doctor Who” for Family Programming; “Bluey” for Children’s Programming; “The Traitors” for Reality Programming; and ID’s “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” for News and Information.

The awards ceremony, hosted by Wendi McLendon-Covey, marked the first in-person TCA event since 2019. The TCA posthumously honored Andre Braugher with its Career Achievement Award and bestowed the Heritage Award on “Twin Peaks,” recognizing the program’s lasting influence on television.

The full list of winners at the 2024 TCA Awards is as follows:

– Individual Achievement in Drama: Anna Sawai, “Shōgun” (FX)
– Individual Achievement in Comedy: Jean Smart, “Hacks” (Max)
– Outstanding Achievement in News and Information: “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” (ID)
– Outstanding Achievement in Reality Programming: “The Traitors” (Peacock)
– Outstanding Achievement in Children’s Programming: “Bluey” (Disney+)
– Outstanding Achievement in Family Programming: “Doctor Who” (Disney+)
– Outstanding Achievement in Variety, Talk, or Sketch: “John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.A.” (Netflix)
– Outstanding New Program: “Shōgun” (FX)
– Outstanding Achievement in Miniseries, Movies, or Specials: “Baby Reindeer” (Netflix)
– Outstanding Achievement in Drama: “Shōgun” (FX)
– Outstanding Achievement in Comedy: “Hacks” (Max)
– Program of the Year: “Shōgun” (FX)
– Career Achievement Honoree: Andre Braugher
– Heritage Award: “Twin Peaks”

The TCA Awards celebrate exemplary television programs that debut within a season, with over 230 professional television journalists from the United States and Canada voting for the defining series and stars in various categories. This year, “Shōgun” stood out, winning four of the five categories it was nominated in.

“Shōgun” took home the awards for Outstanding Achievement in Drama, Outstanding New Program, and Program of the Year. Anna Sawai’s portrayal of Toda Mariko earned her the Individual Achievement in Drama award. The series, led by Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis, has been praised for its compelling storytelling and strong performances.

“Hacks” also had a successful night, winning Outstanding Achievement in Comedy and Individual Achievement in Comedy for Jean Smart. The series, which stars Smart and Hannah Einbinder, continues to be a hit and has been renewed for a fourth season.

Richard Gadd’s “Baby Reindeer” won the Achievement in Movies, Miniseries, or Specials honor. Other winners included the documentary “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” and Disney+ favorites “Doctor Who” and “Bluey.”

The TCA also honored the work of David Lynch and Mark Frost with the Heritage Award for the legendary mystery series “Twin Peaks.” The show, which debuted on ABC in 1990, has had a lasting impact on television, with its dark secrets and supernatural elements captivating viewers and inspiring future media.

To cap off the celebration, Andre Braugher was honored with the Career Achievement Award. Braugher, who passed away late last year at 61, had a prolific three-decade career, with memorable roles in “Homicide: Life on the Street,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” and many other series and films. His powerful voice and presence left a lasting legacy in the entertainment industry.

The TCA Awards highlighted the diverse excellence in television programming, celebrating both new and enduring contributions to the medium. With “Shōgun” and “Hacks” leading the way, the awards showcased the best of what television has to offer.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter, Collider