It is unclear who had the last laugh during Sunday Night Emmysas The bear bankrupt His record was set in 2023 with 11 wins but somehow failed to take home the statuette for Best Comedy Series. The Academy nominated The bear 23 times, A record for a comedy seriesSunday’s awards recognized the second season of the Chicago-based show, which premiered last year.
The bearThe 11 “Comedy Series” Emmys mark the most Emmys a comedy has won in a single year and surpasses the show’s previous standard of 10, set in 2023. Jeremy Allen White (Carmen Berzatto) repeated for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series. Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Richie Jerimovich) won again for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series, beating out co-star Lionel Boyce (Marcus Brooks), who was also nominated.
Liza Colón-Zayas (Tina Marrero) took the stage and admitted that she didn’t prepare a speech. She made history as the first Latina to win in her category, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, a category filled with talent ranging from Meryl Streep to Carol Burnett (and that’s not even including the multiple supporting actresses in a comedy series). Abbott Elementary School nominated).
Christopher Storer, a Park Ridge native, the show’s co-creator whose childhood friendship with the family he runs Mr. MeatThe real-life downtown Chicago Italian meat stand that inspired the series won the award for outstanding directing for a comedy series. The award recognized the emotional depth of the second season. Christmas episode, “Fishes.”
During the Creative Arts Emmys, which took place on Sunday, September 8, “Fishes,” which features a host of guest stars, was recognized. Jamie Lee Curtis (Donna Berzatto) won for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series. Jon Bernthal (Michael Berzatto) won for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series. Bob Odenkirk (Uncle Lee) and Will Poulter (Pastry Chef Luca) were also nominated for their roles in the episode. “Fishes” won for Outstanding Picture Editing for a Single-Camera Comedy Series.
The episode “Forks”, which was filmed for the most part at Chicago’s Michelin-starred restaurant Ever — with a quick visit to Lincoln Park’s legendary Pequod’s deep-dish pizza — won the award for Best Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (Half-Hour), as well as the award for Best Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation.
Finally, The bear It also won the award for best ensemble cast in a comedy series.
Once again, there was an uproar over the show’s classification as a comedy. Co-host Eugene Levy joked, “Now, I love the show, and I know some of you might be expecting us to make a joke about whether The bear It’s really a comedy. But in the true spirit of The bear“We won’t make any jokes.”
What’s more, the show didn’t take home the trophy for Best Comedy, with a stand-up set in Las Vegas. Tricks winning that category. That sparked speculation about whether the show It would have had better luck as a drama (though it’s hard to top the 11 wins it earned for its comedy designation.) It’s something to keep an eye on in 2025, especially since the final installment, Season 3, It has received lukewarm reviews.
The show launched in 2022 and became a pop culture phenomenon as it gave the general public a behind-the-scenes look at the pressures restaurant workers regularly face while making a name for themselves. Various locations in ChicagoSome industry insiders are refusing to watch the series, saying the show’s depiction of anxiety hits too close to home. The cast and crew have already finished much of the work on Season 4, which could be the final chapter in the saga (FX hasn’t confirmed that).
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