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Shōgun

  • 8.5 /10

  • 1085

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Plot

In Japan in the year 1600, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village.

Cast

Hiroyuki Sanada as Yoshii Toranaga
Hiroyuki Sanada

as Yoshii Toranaga

Cosmo Jarvis as John Blackthorne
Cosmo Jarvis

as John Blackthorne

Anna Sawai as Toda Mariko
Anna Sawai

as Toda Mariko

Tadanobu Asano as Kashigi Yabushige
Tadanobu Asano

as Kashigi Yabushige

Takehiro Hira as Ishido Kazunari
Takehiro Hira

as Ishido Kazunari

Tommy Bastow as Father Martin Alvito
Tommy Bastow

as Father Martin Alvito

Fumi Nikaido as Ochiba No Kata / Ruri
Fumi Nikaido

as Ochiba No Kata / Ruri

Creator

Network

Status

  • Returning Series

First Aired Date

  • February 27, 2024

Last Aired Date

  • April 23, 2024

Production Companies

  • FX Productions

  • Michael De Luca Productions

  • Gate 34

Type

  • Scripted

Number of Season

  • 1

Number of Episodes

  • 10

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Reviews

The original Shogun, the series, from 1980 like the novel it was based upon,by James Clavell, was a masterpiece. It worked because of tight coherent storytelling, compelling characterisations and intelligent narrative, that very wisely took its inspiration and direction, from the novel it was based upon. Then along lumbers this latest effort. Its manages to partly shift its focus away fro…

The level of historical accuracy in this show is astounding. Much attention to detail in the clothing, architecture, armaments, and cultural practices. It neither romanticizes nor condemns 16th century Japanese culture, it simply portrays it, good and bad, side by side. All the actors are doing a fantastic job. I'm a little underwhelmed with Sanada Hiroyuki's character, i feel he has been und…

Shogun is the new benchmark for epic television. In the realm of historical dramas, FX's "Shogun" stands tall as a monumental achievement in television. The series, an adaption of James Clavell's beloved novel, will no doubt be met with acclaim for it's riveting performances, exceptional writing, and meticulous attention to cultural (and historical) authenticity. The 1980s adaptation of "Sh…

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2024|10 Episodes

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