‘Widow’s Bay’ breaks Emmys comedy record with 14 wins including best comedy series
The Apple TV horror comedy also won acting, directing and writing awards as first-season buzz carried it to a record total.
- On Monday, Apple TV's horror-comedy Widow's Bay won 14 Emmy Awards, setting a new single-year record for a comedy series. The show converted 19 nominations into wins across Primetime and Creative Arts ceremonies.
- The series surpassed the 13 wins set last year by The Studio. Widow's Bay faced intense competition from Hacks, which entered its fifth and final season with 25 nominations in a closely contested race.
- Key wins included lead actor Matthew Rhys, supporting actress Kate O'Flynn, and supporting actor Stephen Root. Creator Katie Dippold won writing honors; director Hiro Murai became the first Asian winner in comedy directing.
- Elsewhere, HBO Max's The Pitt secured best drama series for the second consecutive year. Star Noah Wyle repeated his win for best drama actor, extending the series' dominance into its second season.
- In the limited series race, DTF St. Louis led with 7 trophies, including wins for supporting actors David Harbour and Linda Cardellini. The NBC telecast showcased a competitive night across television's broader landscape.
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‘Widow’s Bay’ breaks Emmys comedy record with 14 wins including best comedy series
“Widow’s Bay” stormed the Emmy Awards on Monday night, breaking a record for a comedy series with 14 awards including best comedy series and three acting wins.
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