Emmys 2020 recap: How many Emmys did Netflix win?

How many Emmys did Netflix win?

The 2020 Emmys truly were (I’m so sorry) unprecedented. In the days leading up to the ceremonies, the question on everyone’s minds was: how will an awards ceremony replicate its live experience under the pandemic circumstances?

Although imperfect (re: Saturday’s Creative Arts broadcast), the award handouts did work. There was an in-person ceremony of sorts limited to host Jimmy Kimmel and the award presenters. The nominees gathered by way of video chat in their respective homes or private parties, and the Television Academy delivered awards to the winners (and nominees) by way of hazmat-fitted person or confetti-fitted jack-in-the-box.

If the format was chaotic, albeit successful overall, the winners became fairly predictable pretty quickly, despite last year’s final seasons of looming television bastions Game of Thrones and Fleabag which theoretically left many key categories up for grabs.

After winning the Actor/Actress/Directing/Writing for a Comedy Series in a row, it was pretty obvious that the last season of Pop TV’s Schitt’s Creek would sweep the Comedy categories. Likewise, HBO’s Watchmen (one of the objectively best television shows ever) justifiably took home the majority of the Limited Series awards, and the second season of HBO’s Succession established itself as the newest award-winning drama.

Other highlights included Zendaya’s surprise win in Lead Actress for a Drama Series for her role in Euphoria, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s win in Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for Watchmen, and Maria Schrader’s win in Directing for a Limited Series or Movie for Unorthodox.

Ozark’s Julia Garner wins another Emmy

Speaking of, the Unorthodox win was only one out of two Netflix major awards won last night, the other being Julia Garner’s repeat win for her portrayal of Ruth in Ozark.

On paper, Netflix’s lack of recognition was surprising this year, but I’d make the argument that Netflix won a notable long game in the Comedy categories. Schitt’s Creek developed its most ardent fanbase after its appearance on Netflix – Netflix has had a plethora of success in streaming numbers with their non-original TV shows, including The Office, Breaking Bad, Arrested Development, Twin Peaks, and many others. Plus, I can’t say I’ve heard anyone mention Pop TV, like, ever – the impressive Schitt’s Creek wins serve as indirect confirmation of Netflix’s continued success in shedding light on non-original, underseen shows.

To check out all of the wins of the past week, check out the Emmys website here! And take a look below for a complete list of Netflix’s wins at this year’s Emmys!

• OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A LIMITED SERIES, MOVIE OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL – Maria Schrader, Unorthodox
• OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES – Julia Garner, Ozark
• OUTSTANDING PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER HAIRSTYLING – Michelle Ceglia, Barry Lee Moe, George Guzman, Michele Arvizo, Maria Elena Pantoja, Hollywood
• OUTSTANDING VARIETY SPECIAL (PRE-RECORDED) – Dave Chappelle: Sticks and Stones
• OUTSTANDING UNSTRUCTURED REALITY PROGRAM – Cheer
• OUTSTANDING CHILDREN’S PROGRAM – Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
• OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A VARIETY SPECIAL – Stan Lathan, Dave Chappelle: Sticks and Stones
• OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A VARIETY SPECIAL – Dave Chappelle, Dave Chappelle: Sticks and Stones
• OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION DESIGN FOR A NARRATIVE PERIOD OR FANTASY PROGRAM (ONE HOUR OR MORE) – Martin Childs, Mark Raggett, Alison Harvey, The Crown
• OUTSTANDING DERIVATIVE INTERACTIVE PROGRAM – Big Mouth: Guide to Life
• OUTSTANDING MOTION DESIGN – Inside Bill’s Brain: Decoding Bill Gates
• OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL MAIN TITLE THEME MUSIC – Nathan Barr, Hollywood
• OUTSTANDING CHARACTER VOICE-OVER PERFORMANCE – Maya Rudolph, Big Mouth
• OUTSTANDING CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR A MULTI-CAMERA SERIES – Donald A. Morgan, The Ranch
• OUTSTANDING PERIOD COSTUMES – Amy Roberts, Sidonie Roberts, Sarah Moore, The Crown
• OUTSTANDING SOUND EDITING FOR A COMEDY OR DRAMA SERIES (ONE HOUR) – Stranger Things
• OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A NONFICTION PROGRAM – Mark Lewis, Don’t F**k With Cats: Hunting An Internet Killer
• OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A DOCUMENTARY/NONFICTION PROGRAM – Steven Bognar, Julia Reichert, American Factory
• OUTSTANDING PICTURE EDITING FOR AN UNSTRUCTURED REALITY PROGRAM – Cheer
• OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A REALITY PROGRAM – Greg Whitely, Cheer
• OUTSTANDING STRUCTURED REALITY PROGRAM – Queer Eye