Television's Emmy Awards enjoyed a sizeable audience boost, with viewership rising by more than half from the previous edition's all-time low, network ABC said Monday.

Some 6.87 million tuned in on Sunday night to watch the Japan-set historical epic Shogun&nbsp;smash the record for most Emmy wins in a single season, picking up 18 awards at the small-screen version of the Oscars.

The show about warring rivals in feudal Japan also became the first non-English-language show to claim the highly coveted Best Drama Series prize.

The audience jump is a welcome boost for a show that -- like many award ceremonies -- has struggled to retain viewers in recent years.

"The '76th Emmy Awards' telecast on ABC posted the award show's largest overall audience in 3 years, since the show's airing on CBS (in 2021), which enjoyed an NFL football game lead-in," said an ABC statement.

Father-and-son duo Eugene and Dan Levy were broadly praised for their co-hosting of Sunday night's event, which channeled nostalgia with multiple segments honouring television's past, including a West Wing&nbsp;cast reunion.

Still, the ratings are historically low. As recently as 2018, the Emmys telecast regularly topped 10 million.&nbsp;

Since then the Emmys have had to contend with the Covid-19 pandemic, which required a socially distanced ceremony.

And last summer's Hollywood strikes meant pushing back the 2023 edition into the following January for a ceremony watched by only 4.46 million -- meaning this year enjoyed a 54 percent rise. 
 
Awards shows generally have struggled to attract viewers over the past decade or so, as audiences fragment and younger demographics skip linear television in favor of streaming and social media.

But several shows including the Oscars have enjoyed a small uptick in their most recent editions.

In Sunday night's biggest surprise, Hacks&nbsp;was named best comedy, besting previous winner "The Bear."&nbsp;

Baby Reindeer&nbsp;triumphed in the limited series section.&nbsp;In addition to winning Best Drama, Shogun&nbsp;earned Best Actor and Best Actress awards for Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai.

Television's Emmy Awards enjoyed a sizeable audience boost, with viewership rising by more than half from the previous edition's all-time low, network ABC said Monday.

Television's Emmy Awards enjoyed a sizeable audience boost, with viewership rising by more than half from the previous edition's all-time low, network ABC said Monday. Some 6.87 million tuned in on Sunday night to watch the Japan-set historical epic Shogun smash the record for most Emmy wins in a single season, picking up 18 awards at the small-screen version of the Oscars. The show about warring rivals in feudal Japan also became the first non-English-language show to claim the highly coveted Best Drama Series prize. The audience jump is a welcome boost for a show that -- like many award ceremonies -- has struggled to retain viewers in recent years. "The '76th Emmy Awards' telecast on ABC posted the award show's largest overall audience in 3 years, since the show's airing on CBS (in 2021), which enjoyed an NFL football game lead-in," said an ABC statement. Father-and-son duo Eugene and Dan Levy were broadly praised for their co-hosting of Sunday night's event, which channeled nostalgia with multiple segments honouring television's past, including a West Wing cast reunion. Still, the ratings are historically low. As recently as 2018, the Emmys telecast regularly topped 10 million. Since then the Emmys have had to contend with the Covid-19 pandemic, which required a socially distanced ceremony. And last summer's Hollywood strikes meant pushing back the 2023 edition into the following January for a ceremony watched by only 4.46 million -- meaning this year enjoyed a 54 percent rise. Awards shows generally have struggled to attract viewers over the past decade or so, as audiences fragment and younger demographics skip linear television in favor of streaming and social media. But several shows including the Oscars have enjoyed a small uptick in their most recent editions. In Sunday night's biggest surprise, Hacks was named best comedy, besting previous winner "The Bear." Baby Reindeer triumphed in the limited series section. In addition to winning Best Drama, Shogun earned Best Actor and Best Actress awards for Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai.

Shogun's historic win at Emmys 2024 boosts show's ratings

Hulu and FX have released the trailer for their upcoming limited series, Shogun, set to debut in February 2024. The series is based on James Clavell's 1975 novel and promises an epic narrative set in the tumultuous world of 17th-century Japan.

The series centres on Hiroyuki Sanada's character, Lord Yoshii Toranaga, a warlord on the brink of defeat as the story begins. Things take a dramatic turn when a European ship, carrying English pilot Major John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis), becomes stranded in a nearby fishing village, and Blackthorne is taken prisoner.

Toranaga sees Blackthorne not only as a prisoner but as a potential ally to help him in his struggle against his enemies on the Council of Regents. Blackthorne's survival becomes crucial to the warlord's quest for power.

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Toda Mariko (Anna Sawai) enters the fray as a translator for Toranaga, driven by a desire to avenge her father's death. Her journey becomes intertwined with Blackthorne's fate.

Unlike the 1980 miniseries adaptation of the novel, this new series offers a fresh perspective by exploring the story from both the English and Japanese viewpoints. It promises a more comprehensive look at the historical period, its politics, traditions, and societal dynamics.

Shogun boasts a talented ensemble cast of Japanese actors, including Tadanobu Asano, Hiroto Kanai, Takehiro Hira, Moeka Hoshi, and Tokuma Nishioka. The series was created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, with Marks serving as the showrunner and executive producer. Michaela Clavell, Edward L. McDonnell, Michael De Luca, and Rachel Kondo also serve as executive producers.

Shogun is set to premiere on FX on Hulu in February 2024. It will also be available on Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in other territories. 
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Hulu and FX have released the trailer for their upcoming limited series, Shogun, set to debut in February 2024. The series is based on James Clavell's 1975 novel and promises an epic narrative set in the tumultuous world of 17th-century Japan.

Hulu and FX have released the trailer for their upcoming limited series, Shogun, set to debut in February 2024. The series is based on James Clavell's 1975 novel and promises an epic narrative set in the tumultuous world of 17th-century Japan. The series centres on Hiroyuki Sanada's character, Lord Yoshii Toranaga, a warlord on the brink of defeat as the story begins. Things take a dramatic turn when a European ship, carrying English pilot Major John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis), becomes stranded in a nearby fishing village, and Blackthorne is taken prisoner. Toranaga sees Blackthorne not only as a prisoner but as a potential ally to help him in his struggle against his enemies on the Council of Regents. Blackthorne's survival becomes crucial to the warlord's quest for power. Toda Mariko (Anna Sawai) enters the fray as a translator for Toranaga, driven by a desire to avenge her father's death. Her journey becomes intertwined with Blackthorne's fate. Unlike the 1980 miniseries adaptation of the novel, this new series offers a fresh perspective by exploring the story from both the English and Japanese viewpoints. It promises a more comprehensive look at the historical period, its politics, traditions, and societal dynamics. Shogun boasts a talented ensemble cast of Japanese actors, including Tadanobu Asano, Hiroto Kanai, Takehiro Hira, Moeka Hoshi, and Tokuma Nishioka. The series was created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, with Marks serving as the showrunner and executive producer. Michaela Clavell, Edward L. McDonnell, Michael De Luca, and Rachel Kondo also serve as executive producers. Shogun is set to premiere on FX on Hulu in February 2024. It will also be available on Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in other territories.

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