Shōgun Takes the Crown: TV Writers' Big Night

It was a big night for TV writers in 2025. The 77th Writers Guild Awards were split between two cities, New York and Los Angeles. Shōgun, a Hulu series, stole the spotlight. It won big in the drama category, including Best New Series and Best Episodic Drama. This wasn't just a win for Shōgun; it was a win for Hulu. Hacks, a comedy series, also had a great night. It won Best Comedy and Best Episodic Comedy. HBO's The Penguin won for Best Limited Series. Nikki Glaser continued to shine in comedy, winning Best Comedy/Variety Special. The awards also highlighted individual episodes. Max's Hacks and Fox's Bob's Burgers won for their episodes. The night was filled with excitement and surprises. The competition was fierce. Shows like The Boys, Fallout, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith were also in the running. The Boys, written by Geoff Aull and others, was a strong contender. The Diplomat, written by Peter Ackerman and others, also made a mark. The evening wasn't just about dramas and comedies. The awards recognized other genres too. The Great Lillian Hall won for TV & Streaming Movies. The Simpsons and Bob's Burgers won in the Animation category. The awards also highlighted the importance of variety and talk shows. Last Week Tonight With John Oliver won for Comedy/Variety Series. Nikki Glaser's special, Someday You’ll Die, won for Comedy/Variety Special. The night also celebrated daytime dramas and children's programming. The Young and the Restless won for Daytime Drama. The Spiderwick Chronicles won for Children's Episodic, Long Form & Specials. The awards highlighted the best in TV writing. It was a night to remember for the winners and a reminder of the talent behind the scenes.