With the TCA's picks announced prior to the Emmys every year, awards prognosticators often look to the organization as a bellwether. They should think twice.

HBO Max’s Emmy-nominated freshman drama “ The Pitt ” was this year’s big winner at the 41st Annual Television Critics Association (TCA) Awards, landing four prizes overall — including program of the year, outstanding achievement in drama, outstanding new program and individual achievement in drama (for star Noah Wyle).

Kathy Bates won the Career Achievement Award. Though the award recognized Bates' television work from All My Children to recent work on Harry's Law and American Horror Story, Bates focused on her current work on Matlock, in a video from the set of its second season.