Shōgun leads all nominated shows at the 2024 Emmys with 25 nominations

By Joe Allen Published July 17, 2024

Hiroyuki Sanada in Shogun — FX

The 2024 Emmy nominations have been revealed, and they gave us a few pretty definitive winners. The FX series Shōgun led all nominated shows with 25 nominations, including nominations for lead actors Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai. Shōgun was met with widespread acclaim when it debuted earlier this year, and while it debuted as a limited series, it was quickly announced that the show would be coming back for a second season.

In addition to the nominations for the show’s two leads, it also got double supporting actor nominations for Tadanobu Asano and Takehiro Hira, as well as a variety of technical nominations including Outstanding Writing and Outstanding Directing.

Recommended Videos

The drama series category as a whole was dominated by new series or shows that had never been nominated before. Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Fallout, and 3 Body Problem were all first time nominees, and Slow Horses, The Gilded Age, and The Morning Show had never been nominated before. The only returning show to be nominated in the top category was The Crown.

‘SHOGUN’ is the most Emmy-nominated series of 2024 with 25 nominations.

See the full nominees list: https://t.co/U9eTrmkhVP pic.twitter.com/FeRMUX6ZK4

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) July 17, 2024

On the comedy side of the ledger, the day’s big winner was The Bear, which broke a record for number of nominations by a comedy series, recording 23 on the day. Of course, there’s long been a debate about whether The Bear is even a comedy to begin with (Slow Horses, which was categorized as a drama, is almost undoubtedly funnier). Only Murders in the Building trailed just behind it with 21 nominations, and because of the lingering effects of the writers and actors strikes, fewer shows were submitted this year than in the past. As a result, fewer shows earned more nominations, and some categories even reduced their overall number of slots.

You can check out the full list of 2024 Emmy nominations here.

Contributor

Joe Allen is a freelance culture writer based in upstate New York. His work has been published in The Washington Post, The…

Culture

Your March viewing guide: Best shows on Paramount+ this month

Stream these incredible shows on Paramount+

Penny Dreadful scene

Having a vast library of good television shows and films is the most important factor in the success of a streaming service. That's part of what transformed Netflix into a global phenomenon, and it's why services like Paramount Plus have worked hard to build a healthy library of series that subscribers can browse through. As is the case with all streaming services, Paramount+ has a mix of original series that live only on the platform and older shows that were originally on broadcast and have now found a home on streaming.
Although these shows have varied histories, each one of them is a great staple in Paramount Plus's overall streaming library. Paramount+ might not seem like it has the kind of depth or variety that someplace like Netflix does, but trust me, once you dive in, you'll find that there are plenty of shows to watch and love.

Penny Dreadful (2014)

Culture

March favorites: The best shows to watch on Starz

From Outlander to Party Down, these are the best shows you can stream on Starz

Outlanders

Since its inception, Starz has proven it can hang with larger competitors like Max. Although it's now making television in an incredibly crowded landscape, Starz has managed to regularly launch shows that make an impact, and it speaks to the enduring quality of these shows that they've also stood the test of time.
Because the streaming service is relatively niche, it can be hard to feel like it's worth the investment. I know from personal experience that, once you take the plunge and check out a few series on Starz, though, you'll realize just how deep the well of great stuff is. Any one of these shows would justify the price of a subscription.

Party Down (2009)

Culture

The best shows to binge on Peacock in March

Lots of NBC hits are on Peacock now — here are the best shows to watch

Gabriel Macht wearing a light gray suit

JoeThere are definitely too many streaming services. Thanks to Netflix's revolution, every broadcast network and parent company decided that they had to get in on the streaming wars. Peacock TV is NBC Universal's streaming service, and although it may not seem like the most attractive option, there are actually a number of great Peacock movies and shows available on the service that are hard to find anywhere else.
Some of those popular shows are Peacock streaming originals, although there are plenty that initially aired on NBC or elsewhere and have found their way to Peacock thanks in part to the complicated nature of TV rights. Regardless, though, Peacock speaks to the impressive legacy of NBC Television. Growing up, I watched many of these shows as part of my regular nighttime routine. Now, thankfully, they're available at our fingertips anytime. Looking for more streaming options? We also have your guide to the best shows on Netflix, the best shows on Hulu, and the best shows on Paramount+.

Suits (2011)