A new record in the realm.
Much like a ravenous swathe of White Walkers that descend on The Wall, Game of Thrones shows no signs of slowing down in its bid for global TV domination as the HBO smash-hit was the big winner at the Emmy’s, taking home a record 12 gongs.
That’s still a smaller number than the amount of our favourite characters that have been killed off in the show but they’re obviously doing something right in Westeros!
Of the major accolades, Peter Dinklage won for his supporting turn as Tyrion while the show also came out on top in the categories of best directing (David Nutter for the Mother’s Mercy episode) and best writing.
The incredibly slate of shows that HBO have commissioned has rightfully won acclaim with a total of 43 wins while Viola Davis made history as the first woman of colour to take home the prize for outstanding actress in a drama.
The night wasn’t all dull speeches and shiny awards though because Ricky Gervais once again cracked everyone up by ‘pretending’ to award himself with an Emmy.
This speech is great but his actual reaction when the names are being called out in his category are even better. The man does not give a single f**k.
I still haven’t adjusted to the fact that Jon Stewart isn’t on The Daily Show anymore, I probably never will, but it was nice to see the gifted host winning the gong for his brilliant work on his final season and yet again, he brought the laughs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KshdgKz95lE
Here’s the list of winners in full.
Winners at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2015:
Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series: Bradley Whitford, Transparent
Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series: Reg E. Cathey, House of Cards
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series: Margo Martindale, The Americans
Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality-Competition Program: Jane Lynch, Hollywood Game Night
Outstanding Structured Reality Program: Shark Tank
Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program: Deadliest Catch
Outstanding Television Movie: Bessie
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series: Allison Janney, Mom
Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series: Veep
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series, Tony Hale, Veep
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series: Jill Soloway, Transparent
Outstanding Actor In a Comedy Series: Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent
Outstanding Actress In A Comedy Series: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
Outstanding Reality Competition: The Voice
Outstanding Writing In A Limited Series/Movie: Jane Anderson, Olive Kitteridge
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series/Movie: Regina King, American Crime
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Series/Movie: Frances McDormand, Olive Kitteridge
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Series/Movie: Richard Jenkins, Olive Kitteridge
Outstanding Limited Series: Olive Kitteridge
Outstanding Variety Sketch Series: Inside Amy Schumer
Outstanding Variety Talk Series: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Outstanding Writing In A Drama Series: Game of Thrones
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series: Uzo Aduba, Orange Is the New Black
Outstanding Directing In A Drama Series: David Nutter, Game of Thrones
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series: Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
Outstanding Actor In A Drama Series: Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Outstanding Actress In A Drama Series: Viola Davis, How to Get Away With Murder
Outstanding Comedy Series: Veep
Outstanding Drama Series: Game of Thrones
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