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27/02/2024 Drama, War & Politics 1h 3m
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An epic saga of war, passion, and power set in Feudal Japan.

Overview

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.

Top billed cast

  1. Hiroyuki Sanada

    Yoshii Toranaga

  2. Cosmo Jarvis

    John Blackthorne

  3. Anna Sawai

    Toda Mariko

  4. Tadanobu Asano

    Kashigi Yabushige

  5. Takehiro Hira

    Ishido Kazunari

  6. Tommy Bastow

    Father Martin Alvito

  7. Fumi Nikaido

    Ochiba No Kata / Ruri

  8. Yuki Kedoin

    Takemaru

  9. Akiko Kobayashi

    Setsu

  10. View more

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Current Season

Season 1

 2024 | 10 Episodes

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.

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Reviews

A review by ineffable_tmdb
Written by ineffable_tmdb on 2024-04-23
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 "Shogun" was a product of its time, focusing heavily on the character of Anjin, the English navigator. While it was a remarkable piece of television for its era, it deviated from the novel's core narrativ...read the rest
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Status
Returning Series

Original Language
English

Original Name
Shōgun

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