American medical drama series (1994–2009)
Matthew Rhys has become the first actor to win two lead acting Emmys in a single night, taking honors for Widow’s Bay (comedy) and The Beast in Me (limited series). He also holds a previous lead drama win, making him the first man to win in all three lead acting categories. Apple TV+’s Widow’s Bay dominates the night with 14 wins.
Crystal Lake expands Friday the 13th lore by focusing on Pamela Voorhees’s backstory and Jason’s drowning timeline shift. Critics note strong central performance by Linda Cardellini but uneven pacing and tonal shifts.
Sherri Crichton’s claim that The Pitt is an unauthorized ER reboot has cleared a hurdle as a three-judge panel says clear similarities to ER justify letting the case go to a Los Angeles jury. The panel dismissed some defendants but kept the core claim alive, setting the stage for a 2027 verdict.