'Shogun' smashes Emmys record as 'Hacks' and 'Baby Reindeer' shine

Anna Sawai, winner the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series award and Hiroyuki Sanada, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for 'Shogun'. — Photo: Reuters

Japan-set historical epic Shogun smashed all-time records and was named best drama at television's Emmy Awards on Sunday, as Hacks and Baby Reindeer racked up big wins at the glitzy gala in Los Angeles.

Shogun, the tale of warring dynasties in feudal Japan, ended the night with an astounding 18 statuettes, becoming the first ever non-English-language winner of the highly coveted award for best drama series.