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
as Yoshii Toranaga
as John Blackthorne
as Toda Mariko
as Kashigi Yabushige
as Ishido Kazunari
as Father Martin Alvito
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…