'Game of Thrones' wins top drama Emmy as 'Fleabag' springs a surprise

"Game of Thrones" took the top Emmy for best drama Sunday but dark British comedy "Fleabag" was the surprise big winner of television's glitziest night, dominating the comedy prizes at a star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles.

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The cast of "Game of Thrones" speaks onstage during the 71st Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on September 22, 2019. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP)

2019-09-23 14:30:28

"Game of Thrones" took the top Emmy for best drama Sunday but dark British comedy "Fleabag" was the surprise big winner of television's glitziest night, dominating the comedy prizes at a star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles.

"Thrones" -- the most decorated fictional show in the history of the Emmys, television's Oscars -- finished with 12 awards overall for its final season.

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