‘The Studio’ has overtaken ‘The Bear’ as Emmy’s new comedy record-holder, finishing the 77th Primetime Emmys with 12 wins across Creative Arts and the main telecast. The haul surpasses the FX series’ single-season mark of 11 set last year and gives the Apple TV+ newcomer the most-awarded first season for a comedy to date. The tally includes nine Creative Arts Emmys on September 6 and key prizes on ceremony night, led by Seth Rogen’s lead actor win and a directing award shared with Evan Goldberg.
Beyond Rogen’s victory, the series picked up writing and directing honors and converted its technical strength into trophies in cinematography, picture editing, sound editing, sound mixing, production design, contemporary costumes, music supervision, casting, and guest actor for Bryan Cranston. Those craft wins, combined with above-the-line recognition, powered the record.
The night’s broader comedy picture reinforced how competitive the field has become. Jean Smart collected lead actress for “Hacks,” Hannah Einbinder won supporting actress for the same series, and Jeff Hiller took supporting actor for “Somebody Somewhere,” while “The Bear,” last year’s juggernaut, ceded momentum. Rogen, accepting his first Emmy, told the audience, “I’ve never won anything in my life,” underscoring how swiftly the show’s first-year surge translated into hardware.
“The Studio” had already eclipsed “The Bear” through its Creative Arts dominance and was positioned to extend the mark on the main broadcast. Final results confirmed the 12-win season, signaling a shift in voters’ appetite toward a more joke-forward industry satire after debate over where “The Bear” belongs genre-wise.
The outcome also capped a strong overall showing for Apple TV+, with drama winners sprinkled across the night and “Severance” adding multiple acting and craft awards during the weekend.
