Emmys 2016: the complete list of winners

The 68th annual Emmys are over.

Some of our predictions came true, but many did not. Surprises abounded — some good, some less so. As expected, Veep, Game of Thrones, and The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story were the big winners of the night in the show categories.

But the acting categories were full of unexpected victories, including Orphan Black's Tatiana Maslany for Lead Actress in a Drama, Saturday Night Live's Kate McKinnon for Supporting Actress in a Comedy, Baskets' Louie Anderson for Supporting Actor in a Comedy, and The People v. O.J. Simpson's Sterling K. Brown for Supporting Actor in a Limited Series. Many of these surprise wins were well deserved, and they added some excitement to a ceremony that has been far too predictable for far too long.

Here's the full list of winners:

Comedy

Outstanding Comedy Series

• Veep

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

• Louie Anderson, Baskets

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

• Aziz Ansari, Master of None ("Parents")

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

• Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live

Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series

• Jill Soloway, Transparent ("Man on the Land")

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

• Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

• Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent

Drama

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

• Rami Malek, Mr. Robot

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

• Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

• Ben Mendelsohn, Bloodline

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

• Dame Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey

Outstanding TV movie

• Sherlock: The Abominable Bride

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series

• Hank Azaria, Ray Donovan

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series

• Margo Martindale, The Americans

Variety

Outstanding Variety Talk Series

• Last Week Tonight With John Oliver

Outstanding Variety Sketch Series

• Key & Peele

Outstanding Variety Special

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