One of The most surprising and controversial series released this year, baby reindeer“The Last Hour” won the Emmy for best limited series or anthology series Sunday night, and after creator Richard Gad thanked his cast and crew, he pointed to the “stagnation” in the entertainment industry.
“I think any recession cannot be overcome without risk appetite,” Gad said. “I think if there is any recession, it means that more aggressive action is needed.” baby reindeer This has proven something, there is no formula. But you don't need big stars, proven intellectual property, long-running series, or comprehensive stories to succeed.
The series was the second most nominated show in the category this year with a total of 11 nominations, after True Detective: Night CountryDuring his speech, Gad also encouraged viewers and TV creators to “risk failure in order to achieve success.”
“The one constant that makes any television work is good storytelling, good storytelling that fits our times,” said Gad. “So seize the moment, push boundaries, and explore the uncomfortable.”
The Netflix series won three Emmys in the limited series or selection series category tonight: one for lead actor, one for supporting actress and one for writing. Gad previously accepted the award for writing for a limited series, calling the award “the stuff of dreams.”
“Look, 10 years ago, I was in a mess; I never imagined I would get my life back,” Gad said of his autobiographical series. “I never imagined I would be able to fix what happened to me and get back on my feet, and here I am, more than a decade later, winning one of the biggest writing awards in television.”
The series, which has many unexpected twists and turns, revolves around the character of Gad, Donnie Dunn. Dunn deals with his complicated feelings about a stalker, played by Jessica Gunning, and tries to make sense of the sexual assault he suffered in the past. The unusual mix of dark humor, tense drama, and interesting events has made it a favorite with viewers.
But one person wasn’t happy about it: a woman named Fiona Harvey, who claimed that Judd based the stalker on her. She filed a $50 million lawsuit against Netflix, accusing the platform of “defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, gross negligence, and violation of Harvey’s right to publicity, as a result of the wild lies Defendants told about her in the TV series.” baby reindeer“This controversy has increased interest in the show.”
Prior to Sunday's broadcast, the series had won two Emmy Awards. Episode four took home the award for Outstanding Editing for a Movie, Miniseries or Anthology, while the series as a whole was honored with two awards in the category of Outstanding Ensemble Cast for a Movie, Miniseries or Anthology.
