'Game of Thrones', 'The Marvelous Mrs Maisel' win big at Emmys 2018

Winter arrived early at this year's Primetime Emmys as "Game of Thrones" took home the award for Outstanding Drama Series while newcomer "The Marvelous Mrs Maisel" surprised with its clean sweep in the comedy category, including the top award of the Outstanding Comedy Series.

"GoT", whose eighth and final season premieres next year, won nine awards while "Mrs Maisel" took home eight trophies.

The popular HBO series bested last year's winner "The Handmaid's Tale" to score its third Emmy in the category after winning the honour for two consecutive years in 2015 and 2016.

Claire Foy got the parting gift by winning the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for "The Crown".

It is Foy's first win, a memorable moment for the actor, who has exited as Queen Elizabeth II from Netflix's royal drama after its second season last year.

The role will be played by Olivia Coleman for the upcoming third and fourth seasons and Foy tipped her hat to her fellow nominees as well as the new cast.

"I know everyone is talking at the moment about women in the industry, but if that's anything to go by, bloody hell. That's technically not swearing... I was given a role that I never thought I would ever get a chance to play.

"And I met people who I will love forever. And the show goes on, which makes me so proud. So I dedicate this to the next cast, the next generation. I also dedicate this to Matt Smith," she said about the show, which also won Stephen Daldry the Directing for a Drama Series Emmy.

Foy mouthed an "I love you" to "Killing Eve" star Sandra Oh, who was considered the strongest contender in the category.

While drama category was more about saying goodbye to beloved shows and characters, Emmys recognised the new blood in the comedy category.

"Mrs Maisel" creator Amy Sherman-Palladino made history by becoming the first woman to grab both Writing and Directing awards for a Comedy Series.

Sherman-Palladino began her speech with a feminist joke, "Whoever put that carpet downs hates women. I just want to say that right away. Time's up, okay?"