HBO’s hit fantasy series upset a crowded field of esteemed dramas to win the top Emmy Award of the night, outstanding drama series. “Downton Abbey,” “Better Call Saul,” “Homeland,” “House of Cards” and “Orange Is the New Black” rounded out a category jam-packed with more contenders than Westeros has would-be kings. But “Game of Thrones” dominated television’s biggest night all around, notching three other statuettes on Sunday night for writing, directing, and supporting actor. Combined with the treasure horde of eight awards previously bestowed during the Creative Arts Emmys, the series broke the show's previous record of nine won by "The West Wing" in 2000. Click here to get more: nydn.us/1KpIwDY Subscribe to our channel: www.youtube.com/user/nydailynews Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/nydnvideo Friend us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thenewyorkdailynews Follow us on Tumblr: nydailynews.tumblr.com/