BAFTAs sparks viewer outrage over snubbing of Succession, The Bear, and Happy Valley
- Happy Valley, The Bear, and Succession faced backlash from viewers after being snubbed by the BAFTAs.
- Fans of Happy Valley expressed anger over the show not winning the best drama award.
- The 2024 BAFTA Television Awards triggered a social media frenzy over the night's winners and losers.
The BAFTA judges chose the show Top Boy over Happy Valley for the Best Drama award. This made some Happy Valley fans very upset. They felt that the judges were too focused on being socially aware, or "woke," and didn't give Happy Valley the recognition it deserved. The fans were especially disappointed because it was the last season of the show. Some viewers were also confused by the choice of winners in other categories, like Best International Show. Sarah Lancashire won the Leading Actress Award for her role in Happy Valley. She was emotional when accepting the award and thanked the BBC for supporting British dramas. Timothy Spall won the Best Actor Award for his role in The Sixth Commandment, a true crime series. Matthew Macfadyen won the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in Succession. Strictly Come Dancing won the Best Entertainment BAFTA. Happy Valley and Top Boy were the most celebrated shows of the night, each winning two awards. Despite this, some fans were disappointed that Happy Valley didn't win the Best Drama award. They expressed their frustration online, feeling that the show was unfairly overlooked. The BAFTA ceremony also included wins for other shows and actors, showcasing a variety of talents in the industry.