c) “The Sopranos”

“The Sopranos,” a cable television series, was the first to win the Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series. Debuting in 1999, this groundbreaking show revolutionized the television landscape with its complex characters, dark themes, and cinematic storytelling. Created by David Chase, “The Sopranos” delved deep into the life of mob boss Tony Soprano, blending crime drama with psychological depth. Its success demonstrated the potential of cable TV to produce content that rivaled and often surpassed traditional network television, paving the way for a new era of high-quality, character-driven TV dramas.