The Emmy Awards were held in Los Angeles, where the historical epic Shogun - a tale of warring dynasties in feudal Japan - broke all records for the TV equivalent of the Oscars.
"We haven't even handed out a single award tonight, and Shogun has already made Emmy history," noted Daniel Levy, co-host with his father, Eugene, at the start of the ceremony.
"Shogun" already has the most awarded season of any series in Emmy history, after picking up 14 awards in smaller categories at a separate gala night last weekend.
The FX series is hotly tipped to become the first non-English-language winner of best drama, the most prestigious award at Sunday's ceremony, which honors the best of the small screen.
The series' cast could also win big with a slew of other nominations, including for veteran lead Hiroyuki Sanada and co-star Anna Sawai.
"It's been an amazing experience for me," Sanada told People magazine on the red carpet when asked about the series' whirlwind success.
In the comedy categories, Ebon Moss-Bakrach took home an early Best Supporting Actor award for The Bear. The show's tense debut season dominated the last Emmy Awards, and its even more acclaimed and ambitious second season is up for awards this time around. | BGNES
