Live updates: Game of Thrones at the 2018 Emmys

It’s time for the Primetime Emmys, that one magical night every year when TV’s biggest and brightest get together to hand each other little golden statues for a job well done. After taking the year off in 2017, Game of Thrones returns with a vengeance, nominated for 22 awards, more than any other show. It already won seven awards at the Creative Arts Emmys last week. Will it continue its reign as Emmy darling tonight?

Maybe. Before we get to that, some of the stars have already tromped the red carpet. Let’s take a look, starting with the Mother of Dragons herself, wearing neutral tones:

And where Daenerys Targaryen goes, so go (the woman who plays her) most loyal follower: Nathalie Emmanuel, looking elegant in a simple strapless black number with a train.

Kit Harington is on the scene, too, sporting a sharp suit and Jon Snow hair that refuses to go away:

Fashion icon Gwendoline Christie, doing her fashion icon thing:

If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s a Game of Thrones cast member group text, Christie is here to fill you in:

I love Nikolaj Coster-Waldau’s mustard jacket. You do you, Kingslayer.

Coster-Waldau is one of three Lannister siblings nominated for an Emmy tonight. Lena Headey (Cersei) isn’t in attendance, but Peter Dinklage (Tyrion) is present and accounted for, with wife Erica Schmidt.

Showrunner

Even George R.R. Martin is here, wearing pinstripes and a kicky turtle pin:

Does he like his chances?

Who will win? Who will lose? We’ll update the post as the evening goes on!

First up, we have Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Peter Dinklage up for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. And the winner is…

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series

• The Crown, Matt Smith as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
• Game Of Thrones, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jaime Lannister
• Game Of Thrones, Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister
• The Handmaid’s Tale, Joseph Fiennes as Commander Waterford
• Homeland, Mandy Patinkin as Saul Berenson
• Stranger Things, David Harbour as Jim Hopper

…Peter Dinklage, aka Tyrion Lannister, taking his third win for the role!

Color me surprised. I thought Coster-Waldau would snag this one. But we can’t begrudge him more success. Congratulations, Peter! Looking forward to seeing what he brings to the table in season 8.

Next up: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. And the award goes to:

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series

• The Crown, Vanessa Kirby as Princess Margaret
• Game Of Thrones, Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister
• The Handmaid’s Tale, Alexis Bledel as Ofglen
• The Handmaid’s Tale, Ann Dowd as Aunt Lydia
• The Handmaid’s Tale, Yvonne Strahovski as Serena Joy
• Stranger Things, Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven
• Westworld, Thandie Newton as Maeve

Lena Headey was once again passed over for her work as Cersei, but Thandie Newton did do a terrific job as Maeve on Westworld, and gave a passionate speech. Congrats!

Next up: Outstanding Writing For a Drama Series. The award went to…

Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series

• The Americans, “Start”
• The Crown, “Mystery Man”
• Game of Thrones, “The Dragon and the Wolf”
• The Handmaid’s Tale, “June”
• Killing Eve, “Nice Face”
• Stranger Things, “Chapter Nine: The Gate”

Good for The Americans for picking up the award for its final season.

And on the directing side, the award went to…

Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series

• The Crown, “Paterfamilias”
• Game Of Thrones, “Beyond The Wall”
• Game Of Thrones, “The Dragon And The Wolf”
• The Handmaid’s Tale, “After”
• Ozark, “The Toll”
• Ozark, “Tonight We Improvise”
• Stranger Things, “Chapter Nine: The Gate”

I’m upset that Jeremy Podeswa didn’t take home an award for his work on “The Dragon and the Wolf,” but you can’t win ’em all.

Only one award left. The award for Outstanding Drama Series goes to…

Outstanding Drama Series

• The Americans
• The Crown
• Game of Thrones
• The Handmaid’s Tale
• Stranger Things
• This Is Us
• Westworld

And the streak continues! Game of Thrones has now won the award for Outstanding Drama Series for seasons 5, 6 and 7! On to the finale!

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