The winning shows from the 74th annual Emmy Awards are giving us more quality television than we can hope for.
Competition was fierce this year with many engaging and diverse shows exploring a range of issues, all wonderfully written with commanding and powerful performances.
There were the expected wins — Squid Game, Succession and Euphoria — and then first-time wins for series that were major cultural conversation-starters, such as The White Lotus and Lizzo’s new reality show Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls. There were also some unexpected and welcome surprises, such as Abbott Elementary.
From comedy and drama to reality television, here's where you can watch this year’s Emmy Award-winning TV shows.
‘Succession’
Where to watch: OSN+
Key wins: Outstanding Drama Series, Matthew Macfadyen for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Jesse Armstrong for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
Premise: A dark comedy about the Logan family who control the biggest media and entertainment company in the world and how their lives change when their powerful father decides to step down as head.
‘Euphoria’
Where to watch: OSN+
Key wins: Zendaya for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Premise: Euphoria follows a group of high school students as they struggle to establish their identities while navigating challenges around substance abuse, love, social media and money.
‘Squid Game’
Where to watch: Netflix
Key wins: Lee Jung-jae for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Hwang Dong-hyuk for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
Premise: The South Korean dystopian show centres on desperate, debt-ridden contestants accepting an invitation to compete in classic children's games for a major cash prize where the stakes are extremely violent and deadly.
‘Ozark’
Where to watch: Netflix
Key wins: Julia Garner for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Premise: The crime drama centres on Marty and Wendy Byrde, a married couple who move their family to the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri after getting involved in a money laundering scheme.
‘Ted Lasso’
Where to watch: Apple TV+
Key wins: Outstanding Comedy Series, Jason Sudeikis for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series, Brett Goldstein for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, MJ Delaney for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
Premise: Ted Lasso is an American football coach who is hired to manage a struggling British soccer team despite his lack of experience and knowledge of the sport.
‘Hacks’
Where to watch: OSN+
Key wins: Jean Smart for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Premise: Legendary Las Vegas comic Deborah Vance needs to update her show and hires a young, entitled comedy writer Ava Daniels who was recently "cancelled" for an insensitive tweet.
‘Abbott Elementary’
Where to watch: Disney+
Key wins: Sheryl Lee Ralph for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Quinta Brunson for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Premise: The comedy follows a group of teachers at an underfunded public primary school in Philadelphia, who despite the odds want to inspire their students.
‘The White Lotus’
Where to watch: OSN+
Key wins: Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Jennifer Coolidge for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Murray Bartlett for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Mike White for Outstanding Directing for Best Director in a Limited or Anthology Series and Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Premise: Over one week at tropical resort the White Lotus, guests, staff and local residents find themselves intertwined in each other’s dark secrets and lies.
‘Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls’
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Key wins: Best Competition Program
Premise: Grammy Award-winning singer Lizzo searches for women to join her as back-up dancers, for her tour ‘Big Grrrls’.
‘The Dropout’
Where to watch: Disney+
Key wins: Amanda Seyfried for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Premise: The miniseries is based on the true story of biotech company Theranos and its founder Elizabeth Holmes as she develops healthcare technology that isn’t everything it promises to be.
‘Dopesick’
Where to watch: Disney+
Key wins: Michael Keaton for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Premise: The drama miniseries, based on a non-fiction book of the same name, delves into opioid addiction in the US and how individuals, families and society are affected by it.
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Tearful appearance
Chancellor Rachel Reeves set markets on edge as she appeared visibly distraught in parliament on Wednesday.
Legislative setbacks for the government have blown a new hole in the budgetary calculations at a time when the deficit is stubbornly large and the economy is struggling to grow.
She appeared with Keir Starmer on Thursday and the pair embraced, but he had failed to give her his backing as she cried a day earlier.
A spokesman said her upset demeanour was due to a personal matter.
BOSH!'s pantry essentials
Nutritional yeast
This is Firth's pick and an ingredient he says, "gives you an instant cheesy flavour". He advises making your own cream cheese with it or simply using it to whip up a mac and cheese or wholesome lasagne. It's available in organic and specialist grocery stores across the UAE.
Seeds
"We've got a big jar of mixed seeds in our kitchen," Theasby explains. "That's what you use to make a bolognese or pie or salad: just grab a handful of seeds and sprinkle them over the top. It's a really good way to make sure you're getting your omegas."
Umami flavours
"I could say soya sauce, but I'll say all umami-makers and have them in the same batch," says Firth. He suggests having items such as Marmite, balsamic vinegar and other general, dark, umami-tasting products in your cupboard "to make your bolognese a little bit more 'umptious'".
Onions and garlic
"If you've got them, you can cook basically anything from that base," says Theasby. "These ingredients are so prevalent in every world cuisine and if you've got them in your cupboard, then you know you've got the foundation of a really nice meal."
Your grain of choice
Whether rice, quinoa, pasta or buckwheat, Firth advises always having a stock of your favourite grains in the cupboard. "That you, you have an instant meal and all you have to do is just chuck a bit of veg in."
10 tips for entry-level job seekers
- Have an up-to-date, professional LinkedIn profile. If you don’t have a LinkedIn account, set one up today. Avoid poor-quality profile pictures with distracting backgrounds. Include a professional summary and begin to grow your network.
- Keep track of the job trends in your sector through the news. Apply for job alerts at your dream organisations and the types of jobs you want – LinkedIn uses AI to share similar relevant jobs based on your selections.
- Double check that you’ve highlighted relevant skills on your resume and LinkedIn profile.
- For most entry-level jobs, your resume will first be filtered by an applicant tracking system for keywords. Look closely at the description of the job you are applying for and mirror the language as much as possible (while being honest and accurate about your skills and experience).
- Keep your CV professional and in a simple format – make sure you tailor your cover letter and application to the company and role.
- Go online and look for details on job specifications for your target position. Make a list of skills required and set yourself some learning goals to tick off all the necessary skills one by one.
- Don’t be afraid to reach outside your immediate friends and family to other acquaintances and let them know you are looking for new opportunities.
- Make sure you’ve set your LinkedIn profile to signal that you are “open to opportunities”. Also be sure to use LinkedIn to search for people who are still actively hiring by searching for those that have the headline “I’m hiring” or “We’re hiring” in their profile.
- Prepare for online interviews using mock interview tools. Even before landing interviews, it can be useful to start practising.
- Be professional and patient. Always be professional with whoever you are interacting with throughout your search process, this will be remembered. You need to be patient, dedicated and not give up on your search. Candidates need to make sure they are following up appropriately for roles they have applied.
Arda Atalay, head of Mena private sector at LinkedIn Talent Solutions, Rudy Bier, managing partner of Kinetic Business Solutions and Ben Kinerman Daltrey, co-founder of KinFitz
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Lamsa
Founder: Badr Ward
Launched: 2014
Employees: 60
Based: Abu Dhabi
Sector: EdTech
Funding to date: $15 million
Name: Peter Dicce
Title: Assistant dean of students and director of athletics
Favourite sport: soccer
Favourite team: Bayern Munich
Favourite player: Franz Beckenbauer
Favourite activity in Abu Dhabi: scuba diving in the Northern Emirates
Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
- Priority access to new homes from participating developers
- Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
- Flexible payment plans from developers
- Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
- DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
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