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Set in Japan in the year 1600, 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.

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Visually sumptuous and enriched with cultural verisimilitude, Shōgun is an epic adaptation that outdoes the original.

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Daniel Fienberg

Hollywood Reporter

Shogun had “prestige” written all over it. Yet the care taken by creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo to deliver this story without having it reek of appropriation and voyeurism was evident throughout.

Jun 6, 2024

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Ed Power

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Shōgun hasn’t been perfect. When it was slow, it was practically stationary. But the moving finale more than paid off all the time and patience demanded of its audience.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 23, 2024

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Phillip Maciak

The New Republic

One of the main features of this show—and the source of its most important narrative innovation—is how rigorously rule-bound its characters are.

Apr 17, 2024

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Sarah Marrs

Lainey Gossip

If you like exquisitely structured narratives and meticulously crafted production design and plenty of scheming, then Shōgun IS for you.

May 29, 2024

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Kathia Woods

Cup of Soul

The production design is impeccable, the cinematography is visually stunning, and the costumes are a spectacle to behold.

Rated: 8/10

May 26, 2024

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Chris McCoy

Memphis Flyer

Thanks to the excellent cast, if you’re looking for a post-GoT, castle-drama fix, you could do a lot worse...

May 21, 2024

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David S Thoroughly enjoyed this show. Cinematically it looks great, the script is engaging and extremely well acted. It's not fast moving, but is meticulous and the pacing is well crafted with a steady build towards the themes it covers. Character development is well managed with each having their own journey that remains solid throughout the series. It's a great example of how a limited episodic show should work. It feels like a passion project with each shot and scene lifting from the screen more like a piece of art than just a TV show.The writing is thoughtful, with some fantastic dialogue and it's a same that this type of writing has so far on the whole been unable to make it over to many other current day shows - Star Wars I'm looking at you!I definitely recommend this one. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/17/24 Full Review Zbigniew P I'm waiting for more. This is absolutely perfect series. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/17/24 Full Review Gabriel R It's not a romance story; this is art! Shōgun is one of the best TV series ever made about the history of Japan. The episodes are rich with connections that showcase culture, the honor among warriors, traditions, and realism. After watching this series, I started reading the book and blogs related to the subject. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/17/24 Full Review John G One of the best productions in a long time. Beautifully created. The cast were all exceptional. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/17/24 Full Review A S This is a top quality show! Must see Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/17/24 Full Review Avi F Visually compelling and quite interesting glimpse of Japan in the 1600s. It's not perfect, but I watched it throughout the whole thing, which is something I can't say about too many TV shows these days. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/16/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

Rachel Kondo Creator Justin Marks Creator Hiroyuki Sanada Lord Yoshii Toranaga Cosmo Jarvis John Blackthorne Anna Sawai Toda Mariko James Clavell Writer

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 27, 2024 Anjin Destinies converge in Japan after a barbarian ship washes ashore in a poor fishing village; in Osaka, Lord Toranaga finds himself outplayed by his enemies. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 27, 2024 Servants of Two Masters Blackthorne's arrival in Osaka stirs up a hornet's nest of rivalries; Mariko is trapped between her cause and her faith when she must translate for the barbarian in Lord Toranaga's custody. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 5, 2024 Tomorrow Is Tomorrow After Blackthorne survives a brazen assassination attempt, Toranaga realizes he must ferry his allies out of Osaka or risk certain defeat. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 12, 2024 The Eightfold Fence Blackthorne and Mariko test their new alliance as they train Toranaga's gun regiment for war; Yabushige must navigate his past promises to Ishido when an old friend comes to the village. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 19, 2024 Broken to the Fist Blackthorne and Mariko struggle to contain the secret that could get them both killed; Yabushige searches for the spy who has betrayed his intentions to Lord Toranaga. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 26, 2024 Ladies of the Willow World Lady Ochiba returns to Osaka in order to accelerate the Regents' campaign against Toranaga; in Ajiro, Toranaga tests Mariko's loyalty to his cause. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 2, 2024 A Stick of Time Outplayed by new alliances in Osaka, Toranaga is forced to carve out a new deal with a long lost family member. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 9, 2024 The Abyss of Life Toranaga's defeated clan moves to Edo and awaits their fate; Blackthorne must decide who he fights for, the lord who has turned his back on him, or the ambition that brought him to Japan in the first place. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 16, 2024 Crimson Sky Mariko arrives in Osaka for the fight of her life; Blackthorne and Yabushige scramble to save their ownheads as their options dwindle. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 23, 2024 A Dream of a Dream In the wake of a tragic death, Blackthorne finally considers the true nature of Toranaga's plan. Details

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