HBO's live-action adaptation of the award-winning Naughty Dog video game, The Last of Us, went home from the main ceremony of the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards empty handed, but not before making its mark.
Ahead of the main ceremony, HBO's The Last of Us was already recognized at the Creative Art Emmys on January 7 after receiving 24 nominations, making it one of the most nominated series of the year, second only to Succession. In total, The Last of Us secured a total of eight awards, which include: Outstanding Main Title Design - Recognizing the show's captivating opening sequence. Outstanding Special Visual Effects in A Season or Movie - Acknowledging the high-quality visual effects that brought the post-apocalyptic world to life. Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup for "Infected" - Celebrating the show's makeup artistry, particularly in the "Infected" episode. Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series - Awarded to Nick Offerman for his portrayal of Bill in the episode "Long, Long Time." Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series - Won by Storm Reid for her role as Riley in "Left Behind." Outstanding Picture Editing for a Drama Series for the episode "Endure and Survive." Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series for the episode "When You're Lost in the Darkness." Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series for the same episode, "When You're Lost in the Darkness." While naysayers may call out The Last of Us' "failure" to win an award from the main ceremony, it's important to note that it had already made an impact by simply being mentioned alongside the likes of The Bear, Beef, and Succession, among others. This paves the way for future seasons of the show as well as other video game adaptations to be a part of this elite club - a fact that no one would've ever predicted just a year ago.