'Watchmen' wins big at TCA Awards; 'Succession,' 'Schitt's Creek,' Alex Trebek also honored
"Watchmen" and its network, HBO, were the big winners in the 36th Annual TCA Awards, the Television Critics Association announced Monday.
The searing drama, inspired by a legendary graphic novel and infused with commentary about our real-world racial reckoning, received four awards, including the biggest prize for the 2019-20 TV season, Program of the Year, and Individual Achievement in Drama, which was awarded to Oscar and Emmy winner Regina King.
"Watchmen," which introduced many viewers to the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, also triumphed in the new program and and miniseries categories, contributing to HBO's overall haul of six TCA Awards. The one-season drama, written and produced by Damon Lindelof ("Lost," "The Leftovers"), has 26 nominations going into Sunday's Primetime Emmy Awards (ABC, 8 EDT/5 PDT), the most of any series.
Other programs recognized include HBO's "Succession," ESPN's "The Last Dance" and Pop TV's "Schitt’s Creek." Two entertainment legends, "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek and the original "Star Trek" TV series, also received honors.
Winners were chosen by the vote of TCA members, a group of more than 250 TV critics and journalists from the U.S. and Canada.
Here are the awards and the winners:
Individual Achievement In Drama: Regina King ("Watchmen," HBO)
Individual Achievement In Comedy: Catherine O’Hara ("Schitt's Creek," Pop TV)
Outstanding Achievement In News and Information: "The Last Dance," ESPN
Outstanding Achievement In Reality Programming: "Cheer," Netflix
Outstanding Achievement In Youth Programming: "Molly of Denali," PBS Kids
Outstanding Achievement In Sketch/Variety Shows: "A Black Lady Sketch Show," HBO
Outstanding New Program: "Watchmen," HBO
Outstanding Achievement In Movie, Miniseries, Or Special: "Watchmen," HBO
Outstanding Achievement In Drama: "Succession," HBO
Outstanding Achievement In Comedy: "Schitt's Creek," Pop TV
Program of the Year: "Watchmen," HBO
Career Achievement Honoree: Alex Trebek
Heritage Award: "Star Trek"