Why did Game of Thrones win best drama at the Emmys? They said you could win with dragons, the show's co-creator, D.B. Weiss, said Sunday in the press room after. Game of Thrones made Emmy history on Sunday night, becoming the first-ever science fiction/fantasy show to win the award for Outstanding Drama Series. Sunday night was most definitely not full of terrors for the cast and crew of “Game of Thrones.” HBO’s hit fantasy series upset a crowded field of. Peter Dinklage accepts the award for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for “Game of Thrones” at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday. Getty Images Game of Thrones stars and producers on Emmys stage. Game of Thrones just won for Outstanding drama at the Emmy awards on Sunday. No matter how you do the math, HBO and its powerhouse series Game of Thrones had a big night at the 67th Emmy Awards. So did George R.R. Martin, whose. The creators and cast of ‘Game of Thrones’ accept the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series. Photo: Getty Images Game Of Thrones: awards, nominations, photos and more at Emmys.com. Game of Thrones picked up a record-breaking 12 awards, including best drama series at this year's Emmys in Los Angeles. Viola Davis also made history by. Game of Thrones took home a record 12 Emmys, including Best Drama, at the 2015 Emmy awards. Star Peter Dinklage also won supporting actor.