'This Is Us' takes home best new show, while 'Atlanta' and its star Donald Glover also score key victories.


Coming into the 33rd annual Television Critics Association Awards with a leading four victories, Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale scored two key victories including program of the year at Saturday's ceremony.
The streamer, which scored its first-ever nominations this year, also saw its breakout dystopian tale score a win for best drama. NBC's This Is Us was recognized as best new program. FX's Atlanta took home the trophy for best comedy and star Donald Glover was the winner for achievement in comedy.
The non-televised event, hosted by American Gods' Kristin Chenoweth, was held at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, home of the three-week TCA summer press tour that is currently underway.
Carrie Coon also made TCA history by being recognized for two separate roles (HBO's The Leftovers and FX's Fargo). Ken Burns was honored with the career achievement award and NBC's Seinfeld was recognized with the career achievement award.
The awards were voted on by television critics across the country. where the career achievement and Heritage award winners will also be announced.
"This was one of the most diverse seasons in recent memory, offering a wide range of programming that truly had a little something for everyone,” outgoing TCA president (and THR contributor) Amber Dowling said. “It also treated us to some incredible performances and eclectic plotlines that challenged us, moved us, and thrilled us, reinvigorating the television landscape with bold and innovative subjects that we had rarely seen before.”
Winners indicated below (in bold).

Individual Achievement in Drama


Sterling K. Brown, This Is Us, NBC
Carrie Coon, The Leftovers & Fargo, HBO & FX

Claire Foy, The Crown, Netflix
Nicole Kidman, Big Little Lies, HBO

Jessica Lange, Feud: Bette and Joan, FX

Elisabeth Moss, The Handmaid’s Tale, Hulu
Susan Sarandon, Feud: Bette and Joan, FX

Individual Achievement in Comedy


Pamela Adlon, Better Things, FX
Aziz Ansari, Master of None, Netflix
Kristen Bell, The Good Place, NBC
Donald Glover, Atlanta, FX
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep, HBO
Issa Rae, Insecure, HBO
Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Fleabag, Amazon

Outstanding Achievement in News and Information


Full Frontal With Samantha Bee, TBS
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, HBO
The Lead With Jake Tapper, CNN
O.J.: Made in America, ESPN
Planet Earth II, BBC America
Weiner, Showtime

Outstanding Achievement in Reality Programming


The Circus, Showtime
The Great British Baking Show, PBS
The Keepers, Netflix
Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, A&E
Shark Tank, ABC
Survivor: Game Changers, CBS

Outstanding Achievement in Youth Programming


Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, PBS
Doc McStuffins, Disney Junior
Elena of Avalor, Disney Channel
Odd Squad, PBS
Sesame Street, HBO
Speechless, ABC

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