The FX adaptation of James Clavell’s Shōgun took home four Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, in addition to the 14 Creative Arts Emmys it had previously won. Its 18 trophies make it the most awarded show in a single season in Emmys history.
The Primetime Emmys honor television acting, writing, and directing, while the Creative Arts Emmys are given in technical categories, as well as a few artistic categories.
Shōgun, which takes place in Japan at the dawn of the 17th century, won the Emmy for outstanding drama series, becoming the first Japanese-language series to do so. Anna Sawai took home the lead actress in a drama series prize for her role as Toda Mariko, while Hiroyuki Sanada was awarded the lead actor in a drama trophy for his performance as Yoshii Toranaga.
Frederick E.O. Toye won the Emmy for directing a drama series for the episode “Crimson Sky.” The series previously won in categories including casting, costuming, hairstyling, and editing.
Ripley, the miniseries based on Patricia Highsmith's novel The Talented Mr. Ripley, won one Primetime Emmy, for Steven Zaillian in the directing for a limited or anthology series or movie category. It previously won three Creative Arts Emmys.
Michael Schaub is a contributing writer.
