AceShowbiz - "Shogun" had a remarkable night at the 2024 Emmys by winning the coveted Best Drama Series award, marking its fourth victory of the ceremony. The FX/Hulu series, which had amassed 25 nominations for its first season, surpassed fellow nominees such as "The Crown", "The Gilded Age" and "The Morning Show".

In his acceptance speech, co-creator Justin Marks expressed gratitude to the executives for daring to greenlight "a very expensive, subtitled, Japanese period piece whose central climax revolves around a poetry competition." He emphasized that Shogun represented the power of translation, highlighting the rich cultural exchange and understanding that emerged from diverse experiences.

Star Hiroyuki Sanada shared a message in Japanese that was translated in part as, "The passion and dreams that we have inherited from you have crossed oceans and borders." Shogun's historic sweep continued with its previous wins for Sanada as Best Actor, Anna Sawai as Best Actress, and Frederick E. O. Toye for Directing.

Based on James Clavell's iconic novel, Shogun had already set a Creative Arts Emmys record by winning 14 awards last weekend. With tonight's haul of four additional wins, Shogun has achieved an astonishing total of 18 Emmys in a single season, a staggering benchmark that may never be matched.

This historic sweep solidifies Shogun's place in television history as an unparalleled masterpiece that shattered boundaries and celebrated the power of cultural diversity. Its record-breaking achievement will forever be etched in the annals of the Emmys and serve as a testament to the transformative power of storytelling.