Mariska Hargitay's Turn at the Emmys Podium Draws Praise From Critics

The actress served as host of this year's Emmy Awards, drawing a positive reception from television critics for the show's pace and tone. A review credited the telecast with striking a celebratory note while moving briskly through the program. The notice marked a turnaround from last year's ceremony, when an unconventional hosting choice was widely panned. This year's similarly unconventional pick, with Hargitay at the helm, was instead described as a return to form for the broadcast.

With reporting from Variety.