On Tuesday evening, the inaugural Gotham TV Awards witnessed a remarkable triumph for "Baby Reindeer," which emerged victorious in the category of Breakthrough Limited Series. In his acceptance speech, the show's creator and star, Richard Gadd, expressed his astonishment at the show's unexpected popularity.
"I never imagined that this dark, quirky, and often perplexing show would evoke such a universal outpouring of love," Gadd exclaimed. He went on to thank Netflix, his team, and even his parents for "messing him up enough to make him an artist."
Gadd continued, "It's oddly heartwarming to see how a show as unconventional as this has resonated with so many people. I believe it speaks to the fact that countless individuals worldwide are grappling with challenges right now. While I may not have much advice to offer, I do know that nothing is permanent. So, if you're feeling stuck, just keep pushing forward, persevere, persevere, persevere, and I promise you, things will eventually improve."
Meanwhile, "Colin From Accounts" stole the show in the Breakthrough Comedy Series category, while Harriet Dyer, its creator and star, was awarded for her Outstanding Performance in a Comedy Series. Additionally, "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" captured the Breakthrough Drama Series accolade, and Andrew Scott's exceptional work in "Ripley" earned him the Outstanding Performance in a Limited Series award, albeit in absentia.
Over the past decade, the Gotham Awards, now 33 years old, have celebrated excellence in television across three categories — Breakthrough Series (over 40 minutes), Breakthrough Series (under 40 minutes), and Outstanding Performance in a New Series. However, 2024 marks a significant milestone as the Gothams host their inaugural, larger-scale award ceremony dedicated exclusively to the television industry. The gala event took place at the illustrious Cipriani 25 venue in New York City, setting the stage for a night of glamour and recognition in the world of television.
See the complete list of winners below.
Breakthrough Comedy Series
“Bodkin”
“Colin From Accounts” — WINNER
“Gen V”
Breakthrough Drama Series
“Black Cake”
“Fallout”
“Mr. & Mrs. Smith” — WINNER
“The Curse”
“X-Men ‘97”
Breakthrough Limited Series
“Baby Reindeer” — WINNER
“Ripley”
“The Sympathizer”
“Shōgun”
“Under the Bridge”
Breakthrough Nonfiction Series
“Black Twitter: A People’s History”
“Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show” — WINNER
“Life on Our Planet”
“Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage & Reckoning”
“STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A”
Outstanding Performance in a Comedy Series
Robyn Cara, “Bodkin”
Siobhán Cullen, “Bodkin”
Harriet Dyer, “Colin From Accounts” — WINNER
Kaya Scodelario, “The Gentlemen”
Jaz Sinclair, “Gen V”
Kristen Wiig, “Palm Royale”
Outstanding Performance in a Drama Series
Nathan Fielder, “The Curse”
Walton Goggins, “Fallout”
Mia Isaac, “Black Cake”
Emma Stone, “The Curse”
Zine Tseng, “3 Body Problem” — WINNER
Outstanding Performance in a Limited Series
Richard Gadd, “Baby Reindeer”
Lily Gladstone, “Under the Bridge “
Ambika Mod, “One Day”
Tobias Menzies, “Manhunt”
Andrea Riseborough, “The Regime”
Hiroyuki Sanada, “Shōgun”
Anna Sawai, “Shōgun”
Andrew Scott, “Ripley” — WINNER
Hoa Xuande, “The Sympathizer”
Ji-young Yoo, “Expats”
