Netflix wins its 1st drama series Emmy with The Crown
Netflix hasn't yet taken home a Best Picture Oscar. But after years of attempts, the streamer has finally nabbed a best series Emmy.
At Sunday's Emmys, the award for Outstanding Drama Series went to Netflix's royal drama The Crown, which won over nominees including Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale and Disney's The Mandalorian. This was the first time ever that Netflix earned one of the top Emmys for best comedy or drama series.
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Even outside of the top category, The Crown swept Sunday's Emmys, with wins in all four of the major acting categories, as well as for directing and writing. Meanwhile, Apple's sports comedy Ted Lasso, another streaming show, won the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series on Sunday. Amazon previously won the comedy series award for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Fleabag, but Netflix has yet to win in that category. This was the first year both the comedy and drama awards went to streaming shows.
If Netflix hopes to repeat this major Emmys success next year, though, it can expect some stiffer competition. After all, while it didn't air a new season in time for the 2021 Emmys, HBO's Succession is returning next month and will likely be back in the mix in 2022.
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