2018 Emmy Awards Overview
The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony took place on September 17, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, honoring outstanding achievements in American television programming from the eligibility year. The ceremony was broadcast by HBO and recognized programs across drama, comedy, limited series, and variety categories.
Major Drama and Comedy Winners
In the drama category, Game of Thrones won Outstanding Drama Series for the third time, while The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel took Outstanding Comedy Series. Sterling K. Brown won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role in This Is Us, and Rachel Brosnahan won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Limited Series and Notable Records
The Outstanding Limited Series award went to The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. At age 71, Julia Louis-Dreyfus set a record for the most individual wins in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series category for her role in Veep. The ceremony highlighted streaming platforms and cable networks alongside traditional broadcast networks.
