Peabody Awards Honor Diverse Storytelling, Netflix Leads

The 85th annual Peabody Awards honored 34 winners across television, film, radio, and digital media, recognizing storytelling that addresses contemporary social issues and elevates emerging voices. Netflix led with six wins, including 'Baby Reindeer' and 'Ripley,' while FX's 'Shōgun' was celebrated for its cultural authenticity and recent record Emmy and Golden Globe achievements. Disney+'s 'Out of My Mind' won in the Children's/Youth category for its inclusive portrayal of a non-verbal girl with cerebral palsy. Other notable winners included HBO's 'Fantasmas,' PBS's 'Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office,' and National Geographic's 'Photographer.' The awards highlighted works addressing issues such as the war in Gaza, rural healthcare, disabilities, authoritarianism, and sexual violence. Special honors went to NBC's Andrea Mitchell for Career Achievement and 'Saturday Night Live' for Institutional Excellence.