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The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards

cde.news desk 23 September 2019, 06:50 · 1 min read

epa07863245 The cast and crew of 'Game of Thrones' after winning the Emmy for Best Drama Series for at the 71st annual Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, USA, 22 September 2019. The Primetime Emmys celebrate excellence in national primetime television broadcasting. EPA-EFE/NINA PROMMER

The cast and crew of ‘Game of Thrones’ after winning the Emmy for Best Drama Series at the 71st annual Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, USA, 22 September 2019.

The Primetime Emmys celebrate excellence in national primetime television broadcasting.

Fantasy epic “Game of Thrones” and dark comedy “Fleabag” won top honors at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, capping off a night that moved briskly without a host and largely shied away from political barbs.

Game of Thrones” swept with a leading 12 trophies, including best drama series and best supporting actor for Peter Dinklage in the role of Tyrion Lannister. Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” dominated among comedies, winning a total of eight prizes.

“Chernobyl” was another big winner of the night, taking home 10 awards, including best limited series. Amazon’s “Fleabag” was a surprise success, walking away with kudos for best comedy, best directing and best writing for a comedy series.

Via Fox News

Photo: EPA-EFE/ETIENNE LAURENT

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