Netflix crushed the 83rd Golden Globes with seven trophies, setting the pace as the night’s biggest winner and teeing up a potential Hollywood shake-up.
At a Glance
- Netflix secured seven Golden Globes, more than double any rival
- Limited series Adolescence claimed four awards alone
- Disney+ struck out despite 15 nominations
- Why it matters: The sweep signals Netflix’s tightening grip on awards season just as it nears a blockbuster acquisition of Warner Bros.
Netflix’s Night to Remember
The streaming giant’s haul began with Adolescence, the breakout limited series that took home four trophies:
- Best Limited Series
- Best Actor – Stephen Graham
- Best Supporting Actor – Owen Cooper
- Best Supporting Actress – Erin Doherty
Netflix’s most-watched title, animated feature KPop Demon Hunters, added two more wins for best animated feature and best original song. The combined total gave Netflix seven statues-far ahead of any competitor.
Apple TV, HBO, and Hulu Split the Rest
Apple TV landed three awards, two for workplace satire The Studio:
- Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy
- Best Actor in a TV Series – Seth Rogen
Rhea Seehorn earned Apple TV’s third win, taking Best Lead Actress in a Television Drama for Pluribus.
HBO matched Apple TV’s count. Medical drama The Pitt delivered two:
- Best Actor – Noah Wyle
- An additional trophy for the series
Jean Smart rounded out HBO’s total, winning Best Female Actor in a TV Series – Musical or Comedy for Hacks.
Hulu’s lone victory came from Michelle Williams, who won Best Lead Actress for Dying for Sex. Despite multiple nominations, high-profile Hulu titles including Only Murders in the Building, The Bear, Paradise, and Chad Powers left empty-handed.
Disney+ Shut Out Despite 15 Nods
Disney+ entered the night with 15 nominations, the highest of any platform without a win. Flagship series Andor and animated feature Elio were among the hopefuls, but none converted nominations into trophies.
New Category: Best Podcast
The Golden Globes introduced a best podcast honor for the first time. Amy Poehler claimed the inaugural award for Good Hang with Amy Poehler, beating fellow nominees Call Her Daddy with Alex Cooper and Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard.
Key Takeaways
- Netflix’s seven wins underscore its awards-season muscle
- Limited series Adolescence emerged as the night’s single biggest winner
- Disney+ faces scrutiny after a record shut-out
- The new podcast category expands the Globes’ reach beyond film and television
Sources told News Of Philadelphia that Netflix’s triumph arrives as the company prepares for the biggest moves in Hollywood: the acquisition of Warner Bros.
