A New Era for TV's Biggest Night: What Mariska Hargitay's Hosting Success Means for the Emmys The 78th Emmy Awards ceremony marked a significant shift in tone and approach, with Mariska Hargitay at the helm.
Gone were the forced attempts at edginess and irreverence that had marred recent shows; instead, Hargitay's effusive hosting style brought a much needed injection of enthusiasm and warmth to the proceedings.
In contrast to last year's misfire with Nate Bargatze, who seemed intent on undermining the evening's purpose, Hargitay threw herself wholeheartedly into her role.