Emmy Awards 2020: 'Watchmen' wins trophy for limited series

Dark superhero satire "Watchmen" on Sunday won the Emmy for outstanding limited series, finishing the night honoring television's best with 11 statuettes.

HBO's eerily prescient comic book adaptation that debuted last October has struck a chord with many viewers as it confronts historic US racism, police violence and even mask-wearing –- topics very much topping the news in the United States.

The series bested "Little Fires Everywhere," "Mrs America," "Unbelievable" and "Unorthodox."

Meanwhile, 'Schitt's Creek' sweeps awards for comedy series, winning best comedy series, while Canadian stars Catherine O'Hara and Eugene Levy took the lead comedy acting awards. 

Daniel Levy, Levy's son, also won for writing and directing as well as supporting actor. — Agence France-Presse