Linda Cardellini and David Harbour Win Emmys for “DTF St. Louis”
The HBO series takes home six awards on awards night
Linda Cardellini and David Harbour were the big winners of the second night of the Emmys, receiving acting awards for their performances in DTF St. Louis. The series, which follows a love triangle among three adults in a midlife crisis, ended the night with six trophies, including writing and directing.
How the series stood out on awards night
In DTF St. Louis there are 13 nominations at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. On the night of the Creative Arts Emmys, the series won six awards, putting it at an advantage heading into the main ceremony. Steven Conrad, the show's creator, won the awards for best writing and directing in a limited series.
Linda Cardellini takes home the Emmy for best supporting actress
Linda Cardellini, who had already been nominated three times, received the Emmy for Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie. She thanked everyone who supported her throughout her career, describing the win as “a real dream.” The presentation took place before the main ceremony and was not broadcast live.
David Harbour wins for male supporting performance
David Harbour was awarded Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie, beating out colleagues like Jason Bateman and Richard Jenkins. He was also one of three nominees in the same category, along with Cardellini and Joy Sunday.
Impact of the victory on the competition
Despite “Beef” being the favorite in the Best Limited Series category, “DTF St. Louis” outperformed the competition in all supporting acting nominations. The series also took home the award for Best Limited Series at the main ceremony, cementing its position as one of the season's most awarded titles.
Upcoming awards for the series
Next Monday, “DTF St. Louis” will be in the running for Best Limited or Anthology Series at the main Emmy ceremony. The series has already shown it can compete at a high level, thanks to its combination of an original script and strong performances.
With information from Deadline, Gold Derby.
Source: Deadline, Gold Derby