Vanity Fair's Guide to Finding the 2024 Emmy Winners
Written by Katey Rich
The current television era offers endless revisiting opportunities which is one of the greatest things about it. Even if this year's Emmy recipients have ceased airing or have returned with unfamiliar characters, you always have the chance to look back or binge watch if you haven't done so yet. This is how you can stream all the significant Emmys 2024 winners. Make time in your schedule to enjoy the finest of television.
Emmy Winners: best drama series; best actor in a drama series awarded to Kieran Culkin; best actress in a drama series won by Sarah Snook; best supporting actor in a drama series given to Matthew Macfadyen; best writing for a drama series; best directing for a drama series
The Jesse Armstrong-created series concluded in May after four seasons, leaving viewers questioning what happened to Kendall Roy at Battery Park after the camera stopped rolling. While the Roy family's story may be over, indulging in their entertaining yet appalling escapades always prove beneficial.
Victorious at the Emmys for: best comedy series; best actor in a comedy series won by Jeremy Allen White; best supporting actress in a comedy series won by Ayo Edebiri; best supporting actor in a comedy series won by Ebon Moss-Bachrach; best writing for a comedy series; best directing for a comedy series
Christopher Storer's series, which was nominated at this year's Emmys for its sensational premiere season, is likely to make a bigger splash when it qualifies later this year for its much-talked-about second season. Anticipation for the return of the show, which prompted a national trend to shout “Corner!” for no specific reason and hone knife skills, for its third installment is high.
Emmy Winners: best limited series; best actor in a limited series awarded to Steven Yeun; best actress in a limited series won by Ali Wong; best directing for a limited series; best writing for a limited series
Beef creator Lee Sung Jin took a real-life traffic altercation experience as inspiration to write the Netflix limited series featuring Ali Wong and Steven Yeun. The duo act as Los Angeles residents locked in an on-going battle against each other. The creator is willing to produce a second season, but meantime, viewers can enjoy binge-watching the first season.
Emmy recipient: best actress in a comedy series awarded to Quinta Brunson
The ABC comedy, which has earned praise for reviving the type of network sitcom families can watch together, is brought to life by creator and star Quinta Brunson. She aimed at creating a series she admired during her formative years. Although binge-watching is recommended, it is best enjoyed weekly, bringing 22 minutes of pleasure.
Emmy Winner: best supporting actress in a drama series awarded to Jennifer Coolidge
Making a third season, and with casting on the way, now is the ideal time to catch up on Mike White's initial two seasons of his creation. Jennifer Coolidge won two consecutive Emmys for her portrayal of the perpetually unhappy heiress Tanya, a feat achieved through excellent teamwork.
Emmy recipient: best supporting actress in a limited series awarded to Niecy Nash-Betts
The Ryan Murphy-led series offers a grave retelling of Jeffrey Dahmer's notorious late 80s and early 90s crimes. Even though Evan Peters received accolades for his depiction of the serial killer, Niecy Nash-Betts's Emmy-winning portrayal of Glenda Cleveland, a neighbour who attempted to notify authorities of Dahmer's crimes but was disregarded, brought heart and soul to the series.
Emmy recipient: best supporting actor in a limited series awarded to Paul Walter Hauser
Paul Walter Hauser's enigmatic portrayal of suspected serial killer Larry Hall cemented Black Bird's success when it debuted on Apple in July 2022. This performance, which won him an Emmy, remained fresh in voters' minds. Houser also bagged a Golden Globe and a Critics Choice Award for his role. His co-stars, Taron Egerton and Ray Liotta, earned nominations for Golden Globe and Critics Choice awards, as well as Emmy nods.
Emmy Winners for: best scripted variety series; best writing for a variety series
Despite the competition against programs like Saturday Night Live and A Black Lady Sketch Show, as well as other late-night luminaries in the writing category, John Oliver's series emerged victorious, earning two Emmys to add to their existing 26. Yes, you heard right, 26!
Winner of the Emmy for: best talk series
With Last Week Tonight no longer in the talk-series category, there was room at the Emmys for a new winner—that is, a new winner that has won 26 Emmys over the course of its various iterations on air. But given that it was Trevor Noah’s last chance to accept an award on behalf of the show he left at the end of 2022, it was a worthy victory lap.
Winner: best reality competition program; best host for a reality or competition program
The landmark drag competition series is an unstoppable force at the Emmys, winning its fifth award for reality competition series, and its eighth in a row for host RuPaul.
