The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards aired live on 18th September 5 AM on Hotstar. The biggest night for international television recognised the best of TV, bringing award-winning shows on the radar of discerning Indian viewers.
While you wait for Oscar-winning titles to make it to the theatre, when it comes to Emmy winners, what would be your destination?
With an increased access to international titles, Indian viewers have been able to expand their entertainment palette. From indie content that appeals to more artistic sensibilities to widely popular shows that connect us to a global fanbase, the Indian viewer can get hold of whatever strikes his/her fancy. And if that fancy is for award-winning shows, that too can be fulfilled through streaming services.
With 12 Emmys and 21 creative Emmy winning shows in their carefully curated catalogue, Hotstar Premium emerges as the clear winner, ahead of other streaming services in terms of sheer award-winning quality of content. These shows transcend genres, offering the best of comedy, drama, limited series and more. So, we’ve done you a solid and put together a list of winners available to get you your Emmy fix:
Barry (Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series)
IMDb 8.1/10
Bill Hader won for outstanding lead actor, while Henry Winkler won for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Barry is the story of a hit-man who decides to become an actor. A mix of trust issues, contract killing, crippling paranoia and emotional outbursts blend together into a clean performance that’ll leave you in splits. Watch the trailer here.
Westworld (Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series)
IMDb 8.9/10
While Thandie Newton bagged the award for her brilliant performance, the show boasts of a power-packed cast with Ed Harris, AnthonyHopkins and Evan Rachel Wood. Set in a dystopian theme park, Westworld takes the discourse on AI vs. Humans to a whole new level. Watch the trailer of this epic show here.
The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (Outstanding Limited Series, Directing for a Limited Series, Lead Actor in a Limited Series)
IMDb 8.5/10
A clear winner at the 70th Primetime Emmys. This is the second season of the FX true crime anthology television series. Its first season, the popular and highly acclaimed ‘The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story’, is also available on Hotstar Premium.
Game Of Thrones (Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Supporting Actor)
IMDb 9.5/10
The mother of all shows, Game of Thrones, owned the Primetime Drama category, with Peter Dinklage (our very own Tyrion Lannister) bagging the award for Best Supporting Actor. All seven seasons are now streaming on Hotstar Premium.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (Outstanding Variety Talk Series)
IMDb 9.0/10
This one’s for John Oliver. Relentless table-thumping, quick witticisms, a truly distinct voice and all the outrage. Get a preview of the show here.
The Americans (Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor)
IMDb 8.4/10
A grippingly complex show, set in the Cold War, where two Russian Spies pose as Americans. Enough said.
The Emmys have spoken and it’s clear that most of the shows they love can be accessed under one roof. From shows that won awards and recognition to shows that won our hearts, Hotstar Premium offers a wide collection of popular and Emmy-winning shows such as Silicon Valley and This is us, in addition to the 2018 Primetime winners. To subscribe, click here.
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