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Google PlayThe Emmys are usually one of the least popular of all the award shows, but this year, the Television Academy put in some effort to make it a tad more exciting.
For starters, Black women in Hollywood had a fantastic night. Zendaya, Quinta Brunson, Lizzo and Sheryl Lee Ralph all walked away with much-deserved trophies. To follow that, Squid Game made history with various wins for Netflix, breaking language barriers and giving other non-English TV shows an opportunity to do the same going forward. Kenan Thompson was also a highlight as the host, especially with the Kel Mitchell reunion. Sure, the award show wasn’t perfect. There were some misses like Ted Lasso beating out Abbott Elementary in the Best Comedy category, Better Call Saul going home empty-handed and Jimmy Kimmel almost sullying Brunson’s big night.
TV seems to be doing strides in terms of diversity and advancement, and we can only hope that continues, especially when it comes to awards. TV is also at such a high point and there are so many award-worthy shows currently on the air and on streaming that give fans and the Television Academy voters plenty to choose from, and makes the competition even tougher for the stars and creators. The Emmys are a celebration of the high-quality entertainment we get to watch on the small screen, so here are some of the best and most standout moments from last night’s 74th Primetime Emmy Awards.
