By Danielle Broadway
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (Reuters) – “Shogun,” FX’s historical epic set in imperial Japan, won the prestigious trophy for best drama television series at Sunday’s Golden Globes, while “Hacks,” known for its complex stand-up comedian , won the victory of the best comedy.
The tale of political intrigue, “Shogun,” also won best actress and best actor awards for first-time winners Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada.
“Thank you to everyone who was in my life. You all brought me here,” said Sanada after the victory.
“To the young actors and creators of the world, believe in yourself and never give up,” he added.
The series won a total of four awards, including Best Supporting Actor for first-time Globe winner Tadanobu Asano who plays Kashigi Yabushige, the lord of Izu.
“Shogun” follows the character of Lord Yoshii Toranaga, played by Sanada, as he discovers secrets that can help him destroy his enemies.
“Hacks” took home two awards, including best actress in a comedy for Jean Smart, who plays stand-up comedian Deborah Vance on Max.
“I never thought I would be so happy to be called a hack,” she said during her speech.
Other notable winners include “Baby Reindeer” from Netflix (NASDAQ: ) for best limited series or anthology.
“People were crying out for something that kind of spoke to the kind of painful inconsistencies of being human,” said Richard Gadd, who plays stalker victim Donny Dunn, accepting the award.
Jessica Gunning won Best Supporting Actress for her performance in “Baby Reindeer” as stalker Martha Scott.
Colin Farrell also took home the award for Best Actor in a Limited Series or Anthology for his role as villain Oswald Cobb in Max’s “The Penguin.”
Eldridge Industries bought the Golden Globes assets from Dick Clark Productions (DCP) in 2023, and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association — which had been criticized for a lack of diversity and ethical lapses in its management of the awards show — was shuttered as a result.
Under new ownership, the organization has expanded to include 300 journalists from 75 countries worldwide and 60% racial and ethnic diversity.
