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Shōgun, the historical drama series based on the bestselling novel by James Clavell, made waves earlier this year, topping streaming charts and earning universal praise.
The limited series has left many wondering if another instalment is in the works. Deadline shares that the lead star and producer Hiroyuki Sanada is set to return as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, sparking renewal buzz for the highly acclaimed FX series.
This update surprised most fans since Shōgun’s 10-episode format mirrored the source material. “We took the story to the end of the book and put a period at the end of that sentence,” says show co-creator Justin Marks. “We love how the book ends; it was one of the reasons why we both knew we wanted to do it — and we ended in exactly that place.”
However, in a separate interview,...
Shōgun, the historical drama series based on the bestselling novel by James Clavell, made waves earlier this year, topping streaming charts and earning universal praise.
The limited series has left many wondering if another instalment is in the works. Deadline shares that the lead star and producer Hiroyuki Sanada is set to return as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, sparking renewal buzz for the highly acclaimed FX series.
This update surprised most fans since Shōgun’s 10-episode format mirrored the source material. “We took the story to the end of the book and put a period at the end of that sentence,” says show co-creator Justin Marks. “We love how the book ends; it was one of the reasons why we both knew we wanted to do it — and we ended in exactly that place.”
However, in a separate interview,...
- 5/14/2024
- EpicStream
Based on the eponymous 1975 novel by James Clavell, FX’s and Hulu’s Shōgun became an absolute hit. Although it wasn’t the first adaptation of the novel, it fully surpassed the 1980 series and became a critical and commercial success, both in the West and in Japan. The series was initially marketed as a 10-episode mini-series, but after the show’s success, many fans demanded a second season of the series, which made sense, since Shōgun is indeed one of the best series we’ve seen in recent years and is a hot contender for the Emmys.
But, while the cast and crew initially confirmed that they did not plan for a second season, since there is no additional material from the novel, it seems that things have changed at FX and Hulu, as it has been confirmed that a second season of Shōgun is in development and that Hiroyuki Sanada,...
But, while the cast and crew initially confirmed that they did not plan for a second season, since there is no additional material from the novel, it seems that things have changed at FX and Hulu, as it has been confirmed that a second season of Shōgun is in development and that Hiroyuki Sanada,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
FX spent years developing their adaptation of James Clavell’s Shōgun, which ranks as the most expensive scripted show the studio has ever done, but it all paid off big time with rave reviews and an impressively large audience. Despite being billed as a limited series, it’s possible that Shōgun season 2 could happen.
Deadline reports that Hiroyuki Sanada, who starred as Lord Yoshii Toranaga and also produced the series, has closed a deal to return for a potential second season. Nothing is set in stone, but FX hopes to get their ducks in a row for more Shōgun. THR added that there are “other extenuating circumstances” to overcome before FX can formally greenlight a second season. The show was the network’s biggest Hulu premiere, with 9 million streaming views globally spread across Hulu, Disney+ and Star+ in its first six days of availability.
Another indication of whether Shōgun season...
Deadline reports that Hiroyuki Sanada, who starred as Lord Yoshii Toranaga and also produced the series, has closed a deal to return for a potential second season. Nothing is set in stone, but FX hopes to get their ducks in a row for more Shōgun. THR added that there are “other extenuating circumstances” to overcome before FX can formally greenlight a second season. The show was the network’s biggest Hulu premiere, with 9 million streaming views globally spread across Hulu, Disney+ and Star+ in its first six days of availability.
Another indication of whether Shōgun season...
- 5/10/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The name Hiroyuki Sanada hardly needs an introduction. He is a seasoned campaigner after all, having been an acting powerhouse in Japanese cinema. But what takes him a cut above the rest is how he has seamlessly adapted to life in Hollywood.
Sanada has only gone from strength to strength in the industry. That is why the people behind the making of Shōgun would have thought that it was the right call to bring him back on board for one more season. But fans are totally against the move – though for another reason altogether.
Shōgun sets records ablaze
Shōgun has been a hit amongst the fans
Hiroyuki Sanada’s Shōgun has set the ball rolling this year. FX’s most successful series to date, the show is based on James Clavell’s book of the same name. Starring Cosmo Jarvis and Anna Sawai in important roles, the show was a phenomenon,...
Sanada has only gone from strength to strength in the industry. That is why the people behind the making of Shōgun would have thought that it was the right call to bring him back on board for one more season. But fans are totally against the move – though for another reason altogether.
Shōgun sets records ablaze
Shōgun has been a hit amongst the fans
Hiroyuki Sanada’s Shōgun has set the ball rolling this year. FX’s most successful series to date, the show is based on James Clavell’s book of the same name. Starring Cosmo Jarvis and Anna Sawai in important roles, the show was a phenomenon,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
The possibility of a second season for FX’s brilliant drama Shōgun just increased dramatically.
While rumors of a hypothetical second season have persisted since season 1 wrapped on April 23, Shōgun season 2 is now closer to reality than ever. Today Deadline reported that FX had cut a deal with Shōgun producer and lead actor Hiroyuki Sanada to return for a second season. Obviously, there are many other line-items that must be checked off before creating a season of television, but getting the star to put pen to paper on a contract suggests that the network (and its corporate parent Disney) is serious about this thing. The news also comes as somewhat of a surprise given the show’s ending.
In our own breakdown on the potentiality of a Shōgun season 2, we noted that it would be difficult to continue the story of Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Sanada) and his establishment of the Edo Period.
While rumors of a hypothetical second season have persisted since season 1 wrapped on April 23, Shōgun season 2 is now closer to reality than ever. Today Deadline reported that FX had cut a deal with Shōgun producer and lead actor Hiroyuki Sanada to return for a second season. Obviously, there are many other line-items that must be checked off before creating a season of television, but getting the star to put pen to paper on a contract suggests that the network (and its corporate parent Disney) is serious about this thing. The news also comes as somewhat of a surprise given the show’s ending.
In our own breakdown on the potentiality of a Shōgun season 2, we noted that it would be difficult to continue the story of Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Sanada) and his establishment of the Edo Period.
- 5/10/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
There’s a strong chance that FX’s critical darling Shōgun will return for a second season.
Hiroyuki Sanada has signed what sources say is an “if-come” deal that would see the series star and producer return, should FX successfully jump through the multiple hoops required for a second season of the limited series. That means if FX can sort things out behind the scenes and formally greenlight a second season, Sanada would return to the franchise.
Sources stress there are other extenuating circumstances that FX and CEO John Landgraf are attempting to sort through to pave the way for a renewal. Reps for FX declined comment.
Shōgun, billed as a limited series, ranks as the most expensive scripted show FX has done in its history. The network spent years developing the series, which is based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel of the same name. It’s the second stab at Shōgun,...
Hiroyuki Sanada has signed what sources say is an “if-come” deal that would see the series star and producer return, should FX successfully jump through the multiple hoops required for a second season of the limited series. That means if FX can sort things out behind the scenes and formally greenlight a second season, Sanada would return to the franchise.
Sources stress there are other extenuating circumstances that FX and CEO John Landgraf are attempting to sort through to pave the way for a renewal. Reps for FX declined comment.
Shōgun, billed as a limited series, ranks as the most expensive scripted show FX has done in its history. The network spent years developing the series, which is based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel of the same name. It’s the second stab at Shōgun,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The entire world has caught "Shōgun" fever and FX seems to have taken notice. Despite originally announcing the show back in 2018 specifically as a miniseries, the critical acclaim and sheer popularity (not to mention the very high quality of writing) of the show apparently might have resulted in a change of plans. Only a few short weeks after the season finale aired and brought a fitting (if deliberately anticlimactic) end to the sweeping story of Japanese warlords embroiled in political conflict, we've now received word that this limited series might not end up being so "limited" after all. If -- and it's admittedly a big "if" -- everything falls into place, season 2 could very well be in the cards.
Early indications are pointing to another thrilling return to feudal Japan with some of our favorite (and not-so-favorite) characters in tow. Deadline has revealed that lead actor/producer Hiroyuki Sanada has...
Early indications are pointing to another thrilling return to feudal Japan with some of our favorite (and not-so-favorite) characters in tow. Deadline has revealed that lead actor/producer Hiroyuki Sanada has...
- 5/10/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
[Warning: The following contains Major spoilers for Shōgun Season 1.] Everyone who watched FX‘s fantastic Shōgun agrees: we’re sad to see this show go. The limited series debuted its Episode 10 finale on Tuesday, April 23 on FX and Hulu, revealing what Lord Yoshii Toranaga planned all along. Every death, every sacrifice was worth it, as it ushered in a new era of peace in Japan. Will we ever see a second season depicting that peaceful period? In a shocking — and exciting! — development, Shōgun Season 2 is reportedly in the works. Hiroyuki Sanada told TV Insider after the Shōgun finale that he didn’t know if a second season was possible. “I have no idea,” he said with a laugh (he was undoubtedly getting asked this question a lot). “But the novel is done.” Indeed, the FX limited (or not-so-limited…) series covered the entire plot of the James Clavell’s novel on which it’s based. But according ...
- 5/10/2024
- TV Insider
Exclusive: Hiroyuki Sanada, star and producer of FX’s limited series Shōgun, has closed a deal to return as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, sources tell Deadline. Securing Sanada, whose character’s journey to become shōgun and lead Japan to an era of peace was chronicled in the 10-episode adaptation of James Clavell’s novel, has been considered crucial to any plan to extend Shogun beyond its original installment.
Other elements are still being worked out and deals are being finalized as part of an effort by FX to take Shogun to a second season in light of the big commercial and critical success of the limited series. The outcome of the effort would determine whether Shōgun would be considered a limited or drama series going forward, which could have major ramifications on the 2024 Emmy race, with the timing of the decision tied to the deadline for Emmy submissions.
In part because of the strikes,...
Other elements are still being worked out and deals are being finalized as part of an effort by FX to take Shogun to a second season in light of the big commercial and critical success of the limited series. The outcome of the effort would determine whether Shōgun would be considered a limited or drama series going forward, which could have major ramifications on the 2024 Emmy race, with the timing of the decision tied to the deadline for Emmy submissions.
In part because of the strikes,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
“Shōgun” might be creating some drama at the Emmys.
Multiple industry insiders tell Variety that FX, the heavyweight contender in the Primetime Emmy race for outstanding limited or anthology series, is considering a bold move: shifting its submission for “Shōgun” to the drama series categories this year.
This strategic repositioning hints at the likely return of the protagonist, Lord Yoshii Toranaga (played by Hiroyuki Sanada). Created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, the historical epic, celebrated for its intricate storytelling and marvelous world-building achievements, will now vie for accolades against heavy hitters like Netflix’s concluding saga “The Crown,” Apple’s intense office drama “The Morning Show,” and Prime Video’s gripping action video game adaptation “Fallout.”
FX declined to comment.
“Shōgun” brings to life James Clavell’s 1975 novel set in 1600 Japan, a period dominated by daimyōs and samurais. The narrative centers on the fateful encounter between the cunning English navigator John Blackthorne,...
Multiple industry insiders tell Variety that FX, the heavyweight contender in the Primetime Emmy race for outstanding limited or anthology series, is considering a bold move: shifting its submission for “Shōgun” to the drama series categories this year.
This strategic repositioning hints at the likely return of the protagonist, Lord Yoshii Toranaga (played by Hiroyuki Sanada). Created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, the historical epic, celebrated for its intricate storytelling and marvelous world-building achievements, will now vie for accolades against heavy hitters like Netflix’s concluding saga “The Crown,” Apple’s intense office drama “The Morning Show,” and Prime Video’s gripping action video game adaptation “Fallout.”
FX declined to comment.
“Shōgun” brings to life James Clavell’s 1975 novel set in 1600 Japan, a period dominated by daimyōs and samurais. The narrative centers on the fateful encounter between the cunning English navigator John Blackthorne,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
The two buzziest TV shows of 2024 so far are FX's "Shōgun," adapting James Clavell's 1975 book about an Englishman who winds up in 17th century Japan from novel to miniseries, and "X-Men '97," a revival of every millennial's favorite "X-Men" cartoon from 1992. But what if I told you there was a comic out there which combined the thrills of both these shows into one?
That comic is Hiroaki Samura's samurai manga "Blade of the Immortal." Set during Japan's Edo period, the titular immortal is Manji, a ronin with a checkered past. So checkered, in fact, that he was cursed by a witch with kessen-chū — "bloodworms," or grubs infused in his body that enable him to heal from almost any injury and keep Manji in his physical prime.
If you've been watching "Shōgun," you'll know how important honorable death was to warriors in feudal Japan, so Manji's immortality is not a gift.
That comic is Hiroaki Samura's samurai manga "Blade of the Immortal." Set during Japan's Edo period, the titular immortal is Manji, a ronin with a checkered past. So checkered, in fact, that he was cursed by a witch with kessen-chū — "bloodworms," or grubs infused in his body that enable him to heal from almost any injury and keep Manji in his physical prime.
If you've been watching "Shōgun," you'll know how important honorable death was to warriors in feudal Japan, so Manji's immortality is not a gift.
- 5/7/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Engrossing The New Look Shogun With Apple TV+, The New Look presents a riveting depiction of fashion titans Coco Chanel and Christian Dior during WWII. The series, starring Juliette Binoche and Ben Mendelsohn, takes us deep into the stylistic wars of the post-war era. Fans of intricate costume design and historical narratives will find this show appealing. Jumping over to FX’s adaptation of James Clavell’s novel, Shogun, promises great escapades in Feudal Japan. This iteration breathes new life into the daunting journey of an English navigator among political intrigue and battles for power. Both series deliver gripping narratives augmented by
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- 5/3/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Allow me to start with a personal note. I consider the late James Clavell one of the best authors of all time, with his Asian Saga novels in particular being a series of truly masterful works. His combination of historical events (if somewhat altered) with the presentation of the social, cultural, political and financial context of the areas the books take place in is truly astonishing to read. Even more so, his writing is completely clean-cut without the usual, unnecessarily long descriptions and utterly useless scenes of dreams etc, with every word counting throughout his work. It is also a true pleasure to say that the creators of the new “Shogun” have managed to capture all these traits in a truly impressive production.
It is also worth stating that John Blackthorne, the protagonist here is loosely based on the on the historical English navigator William Adams, who came to Japan...
It is also worth stating that John Blackthorne, the protagonist here is loosely based on the on the historical English navigator William Adams, who came to Japan...
- 5/2/2024
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
“A Man in Full,” the sprawling Tom Wolfe novel now adapted by screenwriter David E. Kelley into a limited series for Netflix, centers on a protagonist who, for all his resources, can’t bend the world to his will. Over six episodes, the show finds itself in a similar bind. “A Man in Full” boasts an all-star cast, led by Jeff Daniels as Atlanta real estate tycoon Charlie Croker; an Oscar-winning multi-hyphenate behind the camera; and a dense lode of source material. But the show ends up far less than the sum of its parts, an oddly generic and muted take on a larger-than-life American story.
Wolfe spent the bulk of his career as a longform journalist before turning to fiction. His first novel, “Bonfire of the Vanities,” was a social satire of 1980s New York that helped define the Wall Street boom’s impact on culture. For his sophomore effort,...
Wolfe spent the bulk of his career as a longform journalist before turning to fiction. His first novel, “Bonfire of the Vanities,” was a social satire of 1980s New York that helped define the Wall Street boom’s impact on culture. For his sophomore effort,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Alison Herman
- Variety Film + TV
Despite the widely despised series finale of "Game of Thrones" -- which, for the record, we at /Film didn't hate nearly as much as the rest of the world seemed to at the time -- the show was an immense cultural juggernaut for HBO, and in the risk-averse television landscape, it's only natural that other channels and streamers saw that show's success and wanted to replicate it for themselves. Prime Video spend ungodly amounts of money on the rights to a TV show set in "The Lord of the Rings" universe, Netflix dumped a bunch of money into the forgotten "Marco Polo," and even History got into the mix with "Vikings."
FX, meanwhile, decided to greenlight "Shogun," a tremendously expensive-looking adaptation of James Clavell's 1975 novel (which was previously adapted into an ultra-popular miniseries in the '80s). After enduring production delays due to the pandemic and finally premiering this February,...
FX, meanwhile, decided to greenlight "Shogun," a tremendously expensive-looking adaptation of James Clavell's 1975 novel (which was previously adapted into an ultra-popular miniseries in the '80s). After enduring production delays due to the pandemic and finally premiering this February,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
The latest critical darling of the episodic content world is Shogun, a masterful adaptation of James Clavell’s 1975 novel set in early 1600s Japan. The series has been getting a lot of love on social media for its excellent writing, standout performances, high production value, and how closely it hews to the source material.
The cast and crew behind Shogun have been interacting with fans and critics, and revealing details about the conception and creation of the world shown in the series. During one such interaction, it was revealed that Adam Sandler’s character from Uncut Gems provided major inspiration for the development of the show’s breakout character. The wily lord of Izu Kashigi Yabushige, played to perfection by Tadanobu Asano.
Yabushige And The World of Shogun A still from Shogun
Shogun tells the story of two highly ambitious men, Major John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis), and Lord Yoshii Toranaga...
The cast and crew behind Shogun have been interacting with fans and critics, and revealing details about the conception and creation of the world shown in the series. During one such interaction, it was revealed that Adam Sandler’s character from Uncut Gems provided major inspiration for the development of the show’s breakout character. The wily lord of Izu Kashigi Yabushige, played to perfection by Tadanobu Asano.
Yabushige And The World of Shogun A still from Shogun
Shogun tells the story of two highly ambitious men, Major John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis), and Lord Yoshii Toranaga...
- 4/30/2024
- by Neeraj Chand
- FandomWire
In 2003, martial arts enthusiast Lauro Chartrand-DelValle took a job as fight coordinator on Edward Zwick‘s historical action film “The Last Samurai” and assumed it would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. “I thought I was extremely fortunate to get a chance to do a samurai epic once in my career,” Chartrand-DelValle told IndieWire. He was thrilled, therefore, when Hiroyuki Sanada, one of the actors from “The Last Samurai,” revealed that he was working on FX’s new adaptation of James Clavell’s “Shōgun” and wanted to collaborate with Chartrand-DelValle again. “It was a dream job,” the stunt coordinator said.
Like “The Last Samurai,” “Shōgun” is a period epic filled with elaborately choreographed action and massive challenges for a stunt team, but Chartrand-DelValle felt well prepared given the series’ generous pre-production schedule. “Right out of the gate the first huge task was to train everybody as best we could prior to going in front of the camera,...
Like “The Last Samurai,” “Shōgun” is a period epic filled with elaborately choreographed action and massive challenges for a stunt team, but Chartrand-DelValle felt well prepared given the series’ generous pre-production schedule. “Right out of the gate the first huge task was to train everybody as best we could prior to going in front of the camera,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
James Clavell‘s 1975 historical novel of the same name is the basis for Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks‘ “Shōgun,” and it makes for exquisite television. Set at the end of the 16th century in Japan, the FX limited series follows several factions in the five Regents all vying for control and power. Intricate world-building and political machinations combine to make “Shōgun” the next “Game of Thrones.” What the two shows also have in common is a collection of superb performances from their extensive casts. Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, and Cosmo Jarvis lead the way in the show’s leading performances but several supporting players could also be up for an Emmy nomination, including Takehiro Hira.
Hira plays Ishido Kazunari, a former peasant who has now become a powerful bushō (a warlord). Kazunari takes charge of one of the five Regents and is the main rival of Sanada’s Lord Yoshii Toranaga.
Hira plays Ishido Kazunari, a former peasant who has now become a powerful bushō (a warlord). Kazunari takes charge of one of the five Regents and is the main rival of Sanada’s Lord Yoshii Toranaga.
- 4/29/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Hiroyuki Sanada has been an unsung hero in Hollywood since the early 2000s where he has starred in many supporting roles in major blockbusters. From his dedicated performance in Tom Cruise’s The Last Samurai to starring in the biggest film of all time Avengers: Endgame, the actor has made a name for himself in Hollywood and is highly respected in the industry.
Keanu Reeves as John Wick in 2023’s John Wick: Chapter 4
Sanada made a big impact in the fourth John Wick film playing Koji, one of John Wick’s friends from the past. While his action sequences and martial arts skills were expectedly brilliant, the scene that leads up to where he strikes up a conversation with John is narratively interesting. Sanada stated that he loved that intimate character-driven scene rather than his big action sequences.
Hiroyuki Sanada Loved His Character’s Heart-to-Heart Moment in John Wick:...
Keanu Reeves as John Wick in 2023’s John Wick: Chapter 4
Sanada made a big impact in the fourth John Wick film playing Koji, one of John Wick’s friends from the past. While his action sequences and martial arts skills were expectedly brilliant, the scene that leads up to where he strikes up a conversation with John is narratively interesting. Sanada stated that he loved that intimate character-driven scene rather than his big action sequences.
Hiroyuki Sanada Loved His Character’s Heart-to-Heart Moment in John Wick:...
- 4/27/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
By the time you’ve inched toward the halfway point of the first episode of Shōgun, the epic new limited series that revisits James Clavell’s 1975 doorstopper of a historical novel about early 1600s Japan, you’ve already seen an eyeful: massive schooners, flashing swords, military processions, political power plays, a father and his infant son sentenced to death, a half-dozen English prisoners awaiting their fate in a pit. And then, out of nowhere, a character rides in on horseback. He’s shot from behind, but there’s something about the way he holds himself,...
- 4/27/2024
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
There was a time not so long ago when limited series were just that: limited. In a post-“Big Little Lies” existence, however, series are limited only until a network executive decides they’re not. For now, FX’s critically acclaimed “Shōgun,” a striking 10-episode historical epic about warring factions in Japan, remains a limited series, having this week reached the end of its source material, James Clavell’s 1975 novel of the same name. The series finale, “A Dream of a Dream,” is now streaming on Hulu, and after picking up in the aftermath of Mariko’s (Anna Sawai) death, manages to complete its narrative arc in emotionally satisfying fashion.
Since its debut in late February, the endlessly compelling (and surprisingly funny) series has captivated viewers, reminding us of the thrills of event TV. Each episode was bigger than the one that came before it, right up until the end.
Since its debut in late February, the endlessly compelling (and surprisingly funny) series has captivated viewers, reminding us of the thrills of event TV. Each episode was bigger than the one that came before it, right up until the end.
- 4/27/2024
- by Kaitlin Thomas
- Gold Derby
Fumi Nikaido could be one of several “Shōgun” stars who go on to earn Emmy nominations for their career-best work in the FX series.
Adapted from James Clavell‘s 1975 historical book of the same name, Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks’ limited series follows multiple factions all vying for control over the five Regents in Japan at the end of the 16th century. Meanwhile, a British sailor (Cosmo Jarvis) begins a brand new life after becoming shipwrecked in Japan and entering the service of Hiroyuki Sanada‘s Lord Yoshii Toranaga.
Jarvis and Sanada are both competing for lead actor nominations and so, too, is Anna Sawai. Nikaido, meanwhile, is one of several supporting players who are looking for an Emmy citation for their work on the show. Nikaido plays Ochiba no Kata, a consort of the Japanese leader Taikō (Taikō’s death is the incident that triggers the five Regents power...
Adapted from James Clavell‘s 1975 historical book of the same name, Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks’ limited series follows multiple factions all vying for control over the five Regents in Japan at the end of the 16th century. Meanwhile, a British sailor (Cosmo Jarvis) begins a brand new life after becoming shipwrecked in Japan and entering the service of Hiroyuki Sanada‘s Lord Yoshii Toranaga.
Jarvis and Sanada are both competing for lead actor nominations and so, too, is Anna Sawai. Nikaido, meanwhile, is one of several supporting players who are looking for an Emmy citation for their work on the show. Nikaido plays Ochiba no Kata, a consort of the Japanese leader Taikō (Taikō’s death is the incident that triggers the five Regents power...
- 4/26/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Based on the 1975 novel by James Clavell, “Shogun” is the epic historical drama that got the fans talking for its intense directing, stunning visuals, rich performances, and brilliant story. It delves into the life of a 1600s European sailor, John Blackthorne, who is shipwrecked in Japan.
A still from Shogun
Thrust into a complex world of warring clans and feudal politics, Blackthorne navigates a new life under the rule of a powerful lord. Despite the huge critical acclaim of the series, some fans, it seems, believe a second season might be unnecessary.
The Creators of Shogun Do Not Have Any Roadmap For a Second Season
A still from Shogun
The critical acclaim for Shogun hasn’t translated into an automatic green light for a second season. The show’s creators, it seems, haven’t charted a course for further adventures, as they revealed speaking to The Hollywood Reporter.
“I don’t know.
A still from Shogun
Thrust into a complex world of warring clans and feudal politics, Blackthorne navigates a new life under the rule of a powerful lord. Despite the huge critical acclaim of the series, some fans, it seems, believe a second season might be unnecessary.
The Creators of Shogun Do Not Have Any Roadmap For a Second Season
A still from Shogun
The critical acclaim for Shogun hasn’t translated into an automatic green light for a second season. The show’s creators, it seems, haven’t charted a course for further adventures, as they revealed speaking to The Hollywood Reporter.
“I don’t know.
- 4/24/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
Shogun is the latest trending topic when discussing series with people. Being an iconic series with Hiroyuki Sanada in the lead role, the series, titled Shōgun has received some astounding high ratings.
With Shōgun being a drama miniseries, fans want more of it (of course). Well, there seems to be one bad news with another season. Writer Justin Marks thinks that a season 2 is definitely possible but there’s only one condition!
Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga in Shōgun Shōgun Directors Have Only One Condition For Season 2
Based on the 1975 novel by James Clavell, Shōgun narrates the tale of Japan in the year 1600 when Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) is surrounded by enemies while a European ship gets marooned off the island.
A still from Shōgun
Being a drama miniseries, fans obviously want more of Shōgun with some even claiming that the series is better than Game of Thrones!
With Shōgun being a drama miniseries, fans want more of it (of course). Well, there seems to be one bad news with another season. Writer Justin Marks thinks that a season 2 is definitely possible but there’s only one condition!
Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga in Shōgun Shōgun Directors Have Only One Condition For Season 2
Based on the 1975 novel by James Clavell, Shōgun narrates the tale of Japan in the year 1600 when Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) is surrounded by enemies while a European ship gets marooned off the island.
A still from Shōgun
Being a drama miniseries, fans obviously want more of Shōgun with some even claiming that the series is better than Game of Thrones!
- 4/24/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Shogun is one of the most acclaimed new shows of the season, but it has been billed as a limited series and not an ongoing one.
FX’s Shōgun, an original adaptation of James Clavell’s bestselling novel, is set in Japan in the year 1600 at the dawn of a century-defining civil war.
With the success of the FX on Hulu series, there has been speculation that a second season could be in the works. Now that the season has finished airing, series creators Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks are speaking out.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I keep saying it’s like we want to let everyone be on the same page when it comes to the book,” Marks told THR. And hopefully now the TV audience and the book audience are on the same page with what the story is and where it resolves. I think if we had a story,...
FX’s Shōgun, an original adaptation of James Clavell’s bestselling novel, is set in Japan in the year 1600 at the dawn of a century-defining civil war.
With the success of the FX on Hulu series, there has been speculation that a second season could be in the works. Now that the season has finished airing, series creators Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks are speaking out.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I keep saying it’s like we want to let everyone be on the same page when it comes to the book,” Marks told THR. And hopefully now the TV audience and the book audience are on the same page with what the story is and where it resolves. I think if we had a story,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
This article contains spoilers for Shogun episode 10.
FX miniseries Shōgun has often been compared to Game of Thrones by fans and critics alike. Both shows present political intrigue, sex, and swordplay, all in within a feudal backdrop. Now that Shōgun‘s 10th and finale episode “A Dream of a Dream” has premiered, however, it’s clear that there’s one significant way in which the two TV properties differ: their budgets.
While early seasons of Game of Thrones had to be thrifty with action, once the show proved to be a hit, HBO opened up its ample wallet to fund some of the biggest battle sequences ever seen on television. As more of a one-season experiment (for now at least) Shōgun doesn’t have access to those dollars. The biggest armed conflict presented in the series, the real life Battle of Sekigahara in episode 10, turns up only briefly as Toranaga...
FX miniseries Shōgun has often been compared to Game of Thrones by fans and critics alike. Both shows present political intrigue, sex, and swordplay, all in within a feudal backdrop. Now that Shōgun‘s 10th and finale episode “A Dream of a Dream” has premiered, however, it’s clear that there’s one significant way in which the two TV properties differ: their budgets.
While early seasons of Game of Thrones had to be thrifty with action, once the show proved to be a hit, HBO opened up its ample wallet to fund some of the biggest battle sequences ever seen on television. As more of a one-season experiment (for now at least) Shōgun doesn’t have access to those dollars. The biggest armed conflict presented in the series, the real life Battle of Sekigahara in episode 10, turns up only briefly as Toranaga...
- 4/24/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
FX’s adaptation of James Clavell’s doorstop of a novel, Shōgun, met — and for some, surely surpassed — any expectations, given its stellar cast and high-level production values.
The 10-episode series, which also streamed on Hulu and wrapped on April 23, covered the beginning, middle and end, and many key moments in between, of the 1,200-page novel that Clavell first published in 1975, building to a finale that was beautiful, poetic and largely satisfying.
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The 10-episode series, which also streamed on Hulu and wrapped on April 23, covered the beginning, middle and end, and many key moments in between, of the 1,200-page novel that Clavell first published in 1975, building to a finale that was beautiful, poetic and largely satisfying.
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- 4/24/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
This post contains spoilers for the finale of Shōgun.
Many years ago, when I first finished reading James Clavell’s historical epic Shōgun, I felt slightly puzzled. The novel had taken well over 1000 pages building to a civil war in feudal Japan between the wise Lord Toranaga and his ambitious rival Lord Ishido, and then it stopped right as the war was beginning, offering only the briefest of epilogues detailing what happened next? How was this good storytelling?, I wondered. Maybe there’s a sequel I don’t know about?...
Many years ago, when I first finished reading James Clavell’s historical epic Shōgun, I felt slightly puzzled. The novel had taken well over 1000 pages building to a civil war in feudal Japan between the wise Lord Toranaga and his ambitious rival Lord Ishido, and then it stopped right as the war was beginning, offering only the briefest of epilogues detailing what happened next? How was this good storytelling?, I wondered. Maybe there’s a sequel I don’t know about?...
- 4/24/2024
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
[This story contains major spoilers from the season finale of FX’s Shogun.]
Shōgun masterminds Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo read James Clavell’s novel cover to cover. Their social media intake around the series, however, has not been quite as comprehensive.
“We live in Hawaii on the island of Maui with 70 chickens and roosters,” Marks tells The Hollywood Reporter. “And none of the chickens on our property have seen Shōgun, to our knowledge. So it’s been pretty quiet.”
“It’s not that quiet,” Kondo corrects, “but they’re not talking about Shōgun.”
Marks and Kondo’s chickens are just about the only ones not talking about Shōgun. The FX series has drawn to a close, and all season long, it’s been an internet darling, with incredible memes born out of the incredible show.
For instance, there’s an image floating around at the moment featuring Cosmo Jarvis and Anna Sawai as John Blackthorne and Lady Mariko, two...
Shōgun masterminds Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo read James Clavell’s novel cover to cover. Their social media intake around the series, however, has not been quite as comprehensive.
“We live in Hawaii on the island of Maui with 70 chickens and roosters,” Marks tells The Hollywood Reporter. “And none of the chickens on our property have seen Shōgun, to our knowledge. So it’s been pretty quiet.”
“It’s not that quiet,” Kondo corrects, “but they’re not talking about Shōgun.”
Marks and Kondo’s chickens are just about the only ones not talking about Shōgun. The FX series has drawn to a close, and all season long, it’s been an internet darling, with incredible memes born out of the incredible show.
For instance, there’s an image floating around at the moment featuring Cosmo Jarvis and Anna Sawai as John Blackthorne and Lady Mariko, two...
- 4/24/2024
- by Josh Wigler
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Unveiling the Strategy Behind Mariko’s Fate in Episode 9 In the recent intertwining narrative of “Shōgun,” episode 9 has been a focal point with its unexpected developments diverging from the original content by James Clavell. This episode, marked under the title “Crimson Sky,” presented a challenging yet strategic scenario for characters and changed the expected trajectory significantly. The Shift from the Expected in Crimson Sky One of the most anticipated scenes involved Toda Mariko, portrayed by Anna Sawai. Contrary to the novel where she is set to perform seppuku, the show unraveled it differently with layered characters and unanticipated allies
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- 4/24/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Shogun Episode 10 Recap & Ending Explained: The sweeping historical saga, Shōgun, from FX, has reached its climactic conclusion, leaving audiences spellbound by the intricate tapestry of courage, betrayal, and destiny woven throughout its ten captivating episodes.
As the curtain falls on this epic journey, we bear witness to the profound impact of Lady Toda Mariko’s tragic demise, a pivotal event that reverberates through the finale like a stone dropped into a still pond, its ripples carrying us towards an emotionally charged epilogue.
Shogun Episode 10 Recap
The episode opens with Mariko’s death hanging like a pall over the characters, knocking the wind out of their sails and forcing them to confront harsh realities. Lord Ishido, the mastermind behind the shinobi attack, finds himself grappling with the unintended consequences of his actions. Yabushige, once a scheming lord, is rendered partially deaf and emotionally shattered, his ambitions reduced to mere spectres of their former selves.
As the curtain falls on this epic journey, we bear witness to the profound impact of Lady Toda Mariko’s tragic demise, a pivotal event that reverberates through the finale like a stone dropped into a still pond, its ripples carrying us towards an emotionally charged epilogue.
Shogun Episode 10 Recap
The episode opens with Mariko’s death hanging like a pall over the characters, knocking the wind out of their sails and forcing them to confront harsh realities. Lord Ishido, the mastermind behind the shinobi attack, finds himself grappling with the unintended consequences of his actions. Yabushige, once a scheming lord, is rendered partially deaf and emotionally shattered, his ambitions reduced to mere spectres of their former selves.
- 4/23/2024
- by News From 360
- NewsFrom360.in
This article contains spoilers for both "Shōgun" the 2024 TV show and the 1975 novel.
When I first finished James Clavell's novel "Shōgun," the comparison that immediately came to mind was Homer's "Iliad." The epic Greek poem is famous for recounting the events of the Trojan War, a war that is still famous thousands of years later. I was hardly an expert at Greek mythology before reading "The Iliad," but going in I already knew two big events: that the fierce warrior Achilles (who was portrayed by Brad Pitt in Wolfgang Petersen's "Troy") died near the end of the Trojan War, and that the Greek soldiers won by hiding inside a giant wooden horse and tricking the Trojans into letting them behind their city walls.
The latter was the big moment I was looking forward to. The Trojan horse is such an iconic image; it's still referenced constantly in...
When I first finished James Clavell's novel "Shōgun," the comparison that immediately came to mind was Homer's "Iliad." The epic Greek poem is famous for recounting the events of the Trojan War, a war that is still famous thousands of years later. I was hardly an expert at Greek mythology before reading "The Iliad," but going in I already knew two big events: that the fierce warrior Achilles (who was portrayed by Brad Pitt in Wolfgang Petersen's "Troy") died near the end of the Trojan War, and that the Greek soldiers won by hiding inside a giant wooden horse and tricking the Trojans into letting them behind their city walls.
The latter was the big moment I was looking forward to. The Trojan horse is such an iconic image; it's still referenced constantly in...
- 4/23/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
There’s a saying in Osaka that every man has three hearts. One in his mouth for the world to know, another in his chest just for his friends, and a secret heart buried deep where no one can find it.
Well, regardless of how many hearts we have, each and every one of them loves FX’s epic miniseries Shōgun. The 10-episode historical series on Hulu and Disney+ is undoubtedly one of the best TV experiences of the year. Based on James Clavell’s classic 1975 novel of the same name, Shōgun follows wayward Englishman John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) as he washes ashore in Japan and becomes embroiled with a game of thrones waged among the fearsome Lord Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) and the villainous council of regents.
If you’re like us then you’ve not only been watching Shōgun but you’ve been watching it closely. But how closely exactly?...
Well, regardless of how many hearts we have, each and every one of them loves FX’s epic miniseries Shōgun. The 10-episode historical series on Hulu and Disney+ is undoubtedly one of the best TV experiences of the year. Based on James Clavell’s classic 1975 novel of the same name, Shōgun follows wayward Englishman John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) as he washes ashore in Japan and becomes embroiled with a game of thrones waged among the fearsome Lord Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) and the villainous council of regents.
If you’re like us then you’ve not only been watching Shōgun but you’ve been watching it closely. But how closely exactly?...
- 4/23/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Given the shocking conclusion to Shogun Season 1 Episode 9, we suppose it should come as no surprise that the title of the series finale would refer to the ephemerality of human life.
On his deathbed, the Taiko -- whose demise set in motion many of the events we've witnessed thus far -- referred to life as a dream within a dream.
And no one was more aware of the fleeting nature of our time on earth than the Taiko's fellow improv poet, Lady Mariko.
Yes, in the previous installment, Mariko went out in a blaze of self-sacrifice, arms spread at her sides in a likely reference to her Christian faith.
It's an image that we return to in the surprising opening scene of Shogun Season 1 Episode 10.
An elderly Blackthorne, back in his native England, lies on his own deathbed and clutches a cross as his grandsons inquire about his tales of heroism.
On his deathbed, the Taiko -- whose demise set in motion many of the events we've witnessed thus far -- referred to life as a dream within a dream.
And no one was more aware of the fleeting nature of our time on earth than the Taiko's fellow improv poet, Lady Mariko.
Yes, in the previous installment, Mariko went out in a blaze of self-sacrifice, arms spread at her sides in a likely reference to her Christian faith.
It's an image that we return to in the surprising opening scene of Shogun Season 1 Episode 10.
An elderly Blackthorne, back in his native England, lies on his own deathbed and clutches a cross as his grandsons inquire about his tales of heroism.
- 4/23/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
This article contains mild spoilers for Shōgun and major ones for The Last Samurai.
A lonely Westerner who seems lost before he even steps off his ship; a strange land filled with ritualized grace and deadly niceties; and a culture shock that is both intoxicating and intimidating—even before our stranger sees the samurai masks and katana blades come out. This could very well be a description of the odyssey which English seaman John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) finds himself on in FX’s astonishing new limited series, Shōgun. Yet I’m actually describing a popular Tom Cruise vehicle loosely set in the same aesthetic: The Last Samurai.
Released in December 2003 to positive reviews and impressive box office (back when adult-skewing dramas could regularly net $454 million at the world box office), director Edward Zwick’s The Last Samurai was applauded in its time for its pensive soulfulness and kinetic action sequences.
A lonely Westerner who seems lost before he even steps off his ship; a strange land filled with ritualized grace and deadly niceties; and a culture shock that is both intoxicating and intimidating—even before our stranger sees the samurai masks and katana blades come out. This could very well be a description of the odyssey which English seaman John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) finds himself on in FX’s astonishing new limited series, Shōgun. Yet I’m actually describing a popular Tom Cruise vehicle loosely set in the same aesthetic: The Last Samurai.
Released in December 2003 to positive reviews and impressive box office (back when adult-skewing dramas could regularly net $454 million at the world box office), director Edward Zwick’s The Last Samurai was applauded in its time for its pensive soulfulness and kinetic action sequences.
- 4/23/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Official companion podcasts for popular TV series are not a recent phenomenon. Ever since networks realized that they couldn’t leave all the analytical fun to fans, big time TV shows have been accompanied by network-sponsored audio complements.
HBO has been a frequent producer with podcasts for its dramas like Watchmen, House of the Dragon, Succession, and more. Other networks have since gotten in on the action like Paramount Network with Yellowstone, Showtime with Dexter: New Blood, and Apple TV+ with For All Mankind.
The acclaimed American TV brand FX, however, never seemed too keen on official tie-in podcasting despite presenting many intriguing prospects over the years like The Bear and Fargo. That all changed this year when the Disney-owned company launched FX’s Shōgun: The Official Podcast to accompany the weekly release of its epic miniseries Shōgun.
The Shōgun podcast is notable in that it brings FX into the...
HBO has been a frequent producer with podcasts for its dramas like Watchmen, House of the Dragon, Succession, and more. Other networks have since gotten in on the action like Paramount Network with Yellowstone, Showtime with Dexter: New Blood, and Apple TV+ with For All Mankind.
The acclaimed American TV brand FX, however, never seemed too keen on official tie-in podcasting despite presenting many intriguing prospects over the years like The Bear and Fargo. That all changed this year when the Disney-owned company launched FX’s Shōgun: The Official Podcast to accompany the weekly release of its epic miniseries Shōgun.
The Shōgun podcast is notable in that it brings FX into the...
- 4/23/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Fans usually have their most-anticipated TV premieres of the year circled on the calendar for months ahead of time. But the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes have shaken up the release schedule for all Hollywood studios, and these days customers have to struggle a bit to find a new TV series or movie premiering as production houses try to get their content back on the air.
The Streamable has been keeping audiences appraised of the best new titles coming to streaming platforms each week for years, and this week is no exception! We’ve got you covered on the best live and on-demand shows and movies coming to your TV screen each day of this week, so you can stay entertained not just for the work week but throughout the weekend as well.
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Narrated by Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Disneynature’s “Tiger” lifts the...
The Streamable has been keeping audiences appraised of the best new titles coming to streaming platforms each week for years, and this week is no exception! We’ve got you covered on the best live and on-demand shows and movies coming to your TV screen each day of this week, so you can stay entertained not just for the work week but throughout the weekend as well.
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Narrated by Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Disneynature’s “Tiger” lifts the...
- 4/22/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Striving for Accuracy in the Adaptation of Shogun The historical fiction novel Shōgun, authored by James Clavell, provides a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of feudal Japan. Inspired by real events from the early 17th century, Clavell’s story intertwines the life of an English navigator with the intricate politics and cultural nuances of Japan during that era. While ‘Shōgun’ takes creative liberties for storytelling purposes, it strives to capture the essence of historical events and societal norms with a degree of accuracy. At the Heart of Authenticity: Meticulous Costume Design One remarkable aspect of Shōgun’s production is its attention
The post Bridging Accuracy and Authenticity in the Shogun Adaptation first appeared on TVovermind.
The post Bridging Accuracy and Authenticity in the Shogun Adaptation first appeared on TVovermind.
- 4/22/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Comparison always sours the joy, as it often diverts our attention from the personal satisfaction one has achieved. However, in this case, it is justified because Shōgun, the new historical epic, has become the flagbearer of everything that a modern TV drama should be. More importantly, everything that HBO’s Game of Thrones should have been.
Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga
With a number of positive reviews from the critics of the show and glowing feedback from its viewers, it seems that the show set new standards the moment the first trailer of the show was released. In the process, setting off a comparison with the 2011 fantasy drama. But Got fans are quite offended by the comparison, as they have pointed out several reasons that make both shows different yet getting compared on social media.
Shōgun Gets Compared To HBO’s Game of Thrones For All The Just Reasons!
Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga
With a number of positive reviews from the critics of the show and glowing feedback from its viewers, it seems that the show set new standards the moment the first trailer of the show was released. In the process, setting off a comparison with the 2011 fantasy drama. But Got fans are quite offended by the comparison, as they have pointed out several reasons that make both shows different yet getting compared on social media.
Shōgun Gets Compared To HBO’s Game of Thrones For All The Just Reasons!
- 4/21/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
As FX's Shogun series ends, the creators addressed whether fans can expect Season 2 ever to be released.
The hit historical drama (streaming now on Hulu) follows the rise of the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan as the historically isolated nation starts to branch out and make contact with the Western world.
Based on the book of the same name by James Clavell, the show was pitched as a mini-series, covering the entire story of Clavell's 1975 novel, but that was before it became a massive hit.
Read full article on The Direct.
The hit historical drama (streaming now on Hulu) follows the rise of the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan as the historically isolated nation starts to branch out and make contact with the Western world.
Based on the book of the same name by James Clavell, the show was pitched as a mini-series, covering the entire story of Clavell's 1975 novel, but that was before it became a massive hit.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 4/21/2024
- by Klein Felt
- The Direct
Based on the 1975 novel by James Clavell, Shōgun has been delighting fans and critics as no other historical TV series has. From unexpected action to some of the most complex yet intriguing characters, the miniseries is one hell of a ride that leaves fans wanting more.
A still from Hiroyuki Sanada’s Shōgun
A series that is definitely emotionally challenging, exhilarating, and tiring, Shōgun is the work of Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks with the lead star Hiroyuki Sanada also serving as the producer. Debuting with excellent reviews, the series’ latest episode 9 has achieved the highest episode-wise rating from critics and fans can hardly disagree.
Shōgun Episode 9 Receives Brilliant Rating From Critics
Anna Sawai as Mariko in Shōgun
In a world where cross-media adaptations are normal, Shōgun redefines the whole culture and process of the art. A historical drama based in 17th-century Japan, the series is a brilliant example of...
A still from Hiroyuki Sanada’s Shōgun
A series that is definitely emotionally challenging, exhilarating, and tiring, Shōgun is the work of Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks with the lead star Hiroyuki Sanada also serving as the producer. Debuting with excellent reviews, the series’ latest episode 9 has achieved the highest episode-wise rating from critics and fans can hardly disagree.
Shōgun Episode 9 Receives Brilliant Rating From Critics
Anna Sawai as Mariko in Shōgun
In a world where cross-media adaptations are normal, Shōgun redefines the whole culture and process of the art. A historical drama based in 17th-century Japan, the series is a brilliant example of...
- 4/20/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
“Shōgun” is looking to become the next “Game of Thrones” Emmy sensation thanks to its similar awe-inspiring world-building combined with political machinations and stunning performances. The FX series adapts James Clavell‘s 1975 historical novel of the same name. The story follows an English sailor (Cosmo Jarvis) who ends up shipwrecked in Japan while Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) uncovers secrets that could benefit him in the political wars to come as he tries to rule one of the five Regents in Japan.
Husband and wife duo Rachel Kondo and “Top Gun: Maverick” story writer Justin Marks oversee this spectacular mini-series, which is a comprehensive, historical study that transcends world-building to present compelling characters. The expansive cast all deliver career-best work while Kondo and Marks handle each plot thread smartly and expertly.
Here’s just a sampling of the rave reviews.
Kelly Lawler (USA Today) exclaimed: “Beautiful, rich and deeply compelling,...
Husband and wife duo Rachel Kondo and “Top Gun: Maverick” story writer Justin Marks oversee this spectacular mini-series, which is a comprehensive, historical study that transcends world-building to present compelling characters. The expansive cast all deliver career-best work while Kondo and Marks handle each plot thread smartly and expertly.
Here’s just a sampling of the rave reviews.
Kelly Lawler (USA Today) exclaimed: “Beautiful, rich and deeply compelling,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
FX’s Shōgun is having a fantastic run and the series is fast approaching an epic finale. The 10-episode miniseries is based on the 1975 novel of the same name by James Clavell. Ever since the series dropped, some fans have been comparing the series to HBO’s epic fantasy show Game of Thrones. However, fans of George R. R. Martin’s work couldn’t agree with some claims that Shōgun outperformed the eight-season behemoth.
Hiroyuki Sanada in FX’s Shōgun
The series created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks currently has a 99% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. However, fans believe that the single-season historical drama could never match the fantastical world-building of Game of Thrones.
Fans Disagree With The Claim That Shōgun Surpassed Game Of Thrones In Its Content Quality Fans disagree that Shōgun dethroned Game of Thrones as the best prestige TV show
FX’s Shōgun is undoubtedly a great series with universal acclaim.
Hiroyuki Sanada in FX’s Shōgun
The series created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks currently has a 99% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. However, fans believe that the single-season historical drama could never match the fantastical world-building of Game of Thrones.
Fans Disagree With The Claim That Shōgun Surpassed Game Of Thrones In Its Content Quality Fans disagree that Shōgun dethroned Game of Thrones as the best prestige TV show
FX’s Shōgun is undoubtedly a great series with universal acclaim.
- 4/18/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
This article contains spoilers for Shogun episode 9.
Lady Toda Mariko (Anna Sawai) has a lot to live up to on Shōgun – or as Forrest Gump once said about Lieutenant Dan – a lot to “die up to.” Her father, Akechi Jinsai, saved the realm by killing the corrupt Kuroda-sama but was forced into committing seppuku for the act of treachery. Jinsai’s wife, children, and vassals were also executed – with only Mariko spared, having been sent off to marry the loathsome Toda Hirokatsu a.k.a. Buntaro (Shinnosuke Abe).
Since then, Mariko has been desperate to find a route to an honorable death so that she can both redeem her family name and join her loved ones in the echoes of eternity. In Shōgun episode 9 “Crimson Sky”, she finally gets that opportunity. Let’s talk about it … but first: a disclaimer.
As you may have noticed by now, suicidal ideation is a recurring theme on Shōgun.
Lady Toda Mariko (Anna Sawai) has a lot to live up to on Shōgun – or as Forrest Gump once said about Lieutenant Dan – a lot to “die up to.” Her father, Akechi Jinsai, saved the realm by killing the corrupt Kuroda-sama but was forced into committing seppuku for the act of treachery. Jinsai’s wife, children, and vassals were also executed – with only Mariko spared, having been sent off to marry the loathsome Toda Hirokatsu a.k.a. Buntaro (Shinnosuke Abe).
Since then, Mariko has been desperate to find a route to an honorable death so that she can both redeem her family name and join her loved ones in the echoes of eternity. In Shōgun episode 9 “Crimson Sky”, she finally gets that opportunity. Let’s talk about it … but first: a disclaimer.
As you may have noticed by now, suicidal ideation is a recurring theme on Shōgun.
- 4/17/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
“Crimson Sky,” the penultimate episode of “Shogun,” delivers on its promise of blood and then some. But, true to the philosophy of the Eightfold Fence, one of the episode’s most powerful scenes finds triumph and cements the strength of the core characters even as their plans are (seemingly) defeated. Spoilers beyond this point, so only attempt to pass the castle gates at your own peril.
That is exactly what Lady Mariko (Anna Sawai) sets out to do at the top of the scene in question. She leads her retinue in an attempt to exit Osaka Castle, with sweeping overhead shots and an audience on the castle walls enforcing how Mariko is the center of attention and bringing the full weight of her authority to bear. She forces the issue of just how firmly the scheming Lord Ishido (Takehiro Hira) is holding everyone inside hostage. The ensuing standoff between castle guards,...
That is exactly what Lady Mariko (Anna Sawai) sets out to do at the top of the scene in question. She leads her retinue in an attempt to exit Osaka Castle, with sweeping overhead shots and an audience on the castle walls enforcing how Mariko is the center of attention and bringing the full weight of her authority to bear. She forces the issue of just how firmly the scheming Lord Ishido (Takehiro Hira) is holding everyone inside hostage. The ensuing standoff between castle guards,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Sarah Shachat
- Indiewire
Shogun has skyrocketed to the top of the streaming ratings, a little over a month since its initial two-episode release, with millions of views in its first week.
This wasn't an easy feat considering the debut success of other FX or Hulu hard-hitters, such as The Bear, The Handmaid's Tale, and The Great.
Immediate comparisons to Game of Thrones were inevitable, given the show's heavy political intrigues set in 17th-century feudal Japan.
As with most popular debuts that delve heavily into cultures foreign to our own, some critics pointed to the white savior trope, drawing lines between Shogun and Dances with Wolves, The Last Samurai, and even Avatar.
Fortunately, those lines failed to meet reality.
The sympathetic, apologetic nature of the white savior plot doesn't stand up to scrutiny within Shogun's carefully constructed mimicry of real-life Japan in the 1600s.
The attention to detail is bar none, with creators...
This wasn't an easy feat considering the debut success of other FX or Hulu hard-hitters, such as The Bear, The Handmaid's Tale, and The Great.
Immediate comparisons to Game of Thrones were inevitable, given the show's heavy political intrigues set in 17th-century feudal Japan.
As with most popular debuts that delve heavily into cultures foreign to our own, some critics pointed to the white savior trope, drawing lines between Shogun and Dances with Wolves, The Last Samurai, and even Avatar.
Fortunately, those lines failed to meet reality.
The sympathetic, apologetic nature of the white savior plot doesn't stand up to scrutiny within Shogun's carefully constructed mimicry of real-life Japan in the 1600s.
The attention to detail is bar none, with creators...
- 4/15/2024
- by Thomas Godwin
- TVfanatic
Veteran Japanese character actor Tadanobu Asano is having a very overdue breakthrough moment. The chameleonic film star has been a mainstay of Japanese cinema for nearly three decades, while also regularly appearing in prominent supporting parts in big Hollywood productions. But his irresistible performance in FX’s period series Shōgun is giving him an all-new level of global recognition.
Asano co-stars in Shōgun as Kashigi Yabushige, the scheming lord of Izu, a rugged region of feudal Japan where much of the series takes place. Playing the character with lived-in swagger and a fatalistic sense of humor, Asano has become one of the show’s clear fan favorites, with Reddit and Twitter threads popping up to revel in his character’s antics. Asano announced himself early in Shōgun‘s run: As many have marveled, Yabushige makes his entrance to the show by boiling a man alive but then wins the audience...
Asano co-stars in Shōgun as Kashigi Yabushige, the scheming lord of Izu, a rugged region of feudal Japan where much of the series takes place. Playing the character with lived-in swagger and a fatalistic sense of humor, Asano has become one of the show’s clear fan favorites, with Reddit and Twitter threads popping up to revel in his character’s antics. Asano announced himself early in Shōgun‘s run: As many have marveled, Yabushige makes his entrance to the show by boiling a man alive but then wins the audience...
- 4/10/2024
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Having trouble predicting what will win Best Limited Series at the 2024 Emmy Awards? Let’s consult Gold Derby’s Emmy Experts! These savvy pundits from major media outlets have chimed in with their first set of predictions, and they are divided between five different programs: FX’s “Shogun,” FX’s “Fargo,” HBO’s “True Detective: Night Country,” HBO’s “The Regime” and Apple TV+’s “Lessons in Chemistry.”
As of this writing, a leading four out of our 11 Emmy Experts predict a victory for “Shogun”: Ben Travers (Indiewire), Christopher Rosen (Gold Derby), Clayton Davis (Variety) and Joyce Eng (Gold Derby). The big-budget Japanese historical drama is based on James Clavell‘s 1975 novel, which was previously adapted into NBC’s three-time Emmy-winning 1980 miniseries. Cast members include Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai and Fumi Nikaido.
Two of our Emmyologists — Ray Richmond (Gold Derby) and Thelma Adams (Gold Derby) — instead believe “Fargo” will prevail.
As of this writing, a leading four out of our 11 Emmy Experts predict a victory for “Shogun”: Ben Travers (Indiewire), Christopher Rosen (Gold Derby), Clayton Davis (Variety) and Joyce Eng (Gold Derby). The big-budget Japanese historical drama is based on James Clavell‘s 1975 novel, which was previously adapted into NBC’s three-time Emmy-winning 1980 miniseries. Cast members include Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai and Fumi Nikaido.
Two of our Emmyologists — Ray Richmond (Gold Derby) and Thelma Adams (Gold Derby) — instead believe “Fargo” will prevail.
- 4/9/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
The release date for Shogun Episode 8 is locked in following the debut of the latest chapter in the hit historical drama.
For nearly two months, Shogun has been delivering slicing-and-dicing samurai action for fans on both FX and Hulu.
Adapting the beloved novel of the same name by James Clavell, the feudal Japan-based drama centers on the country on the verge of political change as the once-isolated island nation starts to feel the pull of Western influence.
Read full article on The Direct.
For nearly two months, Shogun has been delivering slicing-and-dicing samurai action for fans on both FX and Hulu.
Adapting the beloved novel of the same name by James Clavell, the feudal Japan-based drama centers on the country on the verge of political change as the once-isolated island nation starts to feel the pull of Western influence.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 4/7/2024
- by Klein Felt
- The Direct
Emmy watchers should not be surprised if multiple top contenders this year opt to take a shot at the drama series race rather than compete in the limited series category. The list is known to include Apple TV+ ‘s “Masters of the Air,” FX’s “Shōgun” and HBO’s “The Sympathizer,” which means that those platforms are considering future seasons of those shows.
Multiple sources tell Variety that the top-tier contenders that seemed naturally bound for the limited series race are the subject of intense strategy discussions among network executives, agents, creators, PR and awards consultants. In order to win the Television Academy’s blessing to compete for drama series, networks would have to prove that the production will be ongoing beyond one season, which would differ from their original intent. Decision time is fast approaching as the submission deadline is May 9 for programs that aired between June 1, 2023-May 31, 2024. Representatives...
Multiple sources tell Variety that the top-tier contenders that seemed naturally bound for the limited series race are the subject of intense strategy discussions among network executives, agents, creators, PR and awards consultants. In order to win the Television Academy’s blessing to compete for drama series, networks would have to prove that the production will be ongoing beyond one season, which would differ from their original intent. Decision time is fast approaching as the submission deadline is May 9 for programs that aired between June 1, 2023-May 31, 2024. Representatives...
- 4/5/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
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