Los Angeles | Shogun, a sweeping, historical epic set in imperial Japan, claimed the prestigious best drama trophy at Sunday’s (Monday AEST) Emmy Awards, and Hacks upset defending comedy champion The Bear at television’s highest honours.
A tale of political machinations, Shogun also won acting awards for Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai, the first Japanese actors to win their categories. The series earned 19 total awards – a record for a single season of a drama.
