Emmy sweeps don't happen often, but when they do, they tell us something important about what resonates with voters and audiences. Last night, Apple TV+'s sharp comedy The Studio made history with 13 wins. (It's the most-winning freshman comedy in Emmy history! Thank you, Sal Saperstein.)Dominant performances at awards shows aren't the end-all, be-all, but they happen when exceptional storytelling meets a cultural moment. Let's look at the most impressive sweeps and what they teach us about creativity and excellence.The New Record HoldersThe StudioAs noted, The Studio just broke every comedy record in the books, earning 13 total Emmy wins and becoming the most-awarded comedy series ever in a single year. Seth Rogen's behind-the-scenes Hollywood satire offers an inside look at development deals and backstage finagling that result in some of our favorite projects. Rogen tied the record for most individual wins in one night with four trophies, joining an elite club that includes Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Levy.ShōgunIn 2024, Shōgun set the all-time record with 18 Emmy wins, easily surpassing the previous drama record of 12 set by Game of Thrones. I still am stunned that a primarily Japanese-language prestige TV show even got made, but its complex drama and attention to historical detail made it one of the year's best shows.Schitt's CreekThe most shocking sweep is probably Schitt's Creek in 2020. The Canadian sitcom became the first series in Emmy history to sweep all seven comedy categories, winning every single award it was nominated for during the main...
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