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99% Tomatometer 130 Reviews 91% Audience Score 1,000+ Ratings 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. Read More Read Less Watch on Disney+ Stream Now

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Critics Consensus

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

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Shōgun: Limited Series | Rotten Tomatoes (1) 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 Full Review Shōgun: Limited Series | Rotten Tomatoes (2) 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 Full Review Shōgun: Limited Series | Rotten Tomatoes (3) 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 Full Review Shōgun: Limited Series | Rotten Tomatoes (4) 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 Full Review Shōgun: Limited Series | Rotten Tomatoes (5) 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 Full Review Shōgun: Limited Series | Rotten Tomatoes (6) 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Paul S I absolutely loved this season. I even rewatch the previous episode, or two, before watch the next each week. Just to enjoy a 2 or 3 hour binge emersion. Probably will stream the whole season again soon. Impatiently awaiting the next season..... Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/27/24 Full Review Alan B I read the book 40+ years ago and count it as one of my all time favourites. So this is a dream come true to watch this series that has been so sumptuously, and meticulously created. The best TV series i’ve ever watched. Absolutely outstanding ! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/26/24 Full Review Stevie J This show had some great moments and beautiful episodes. It also had a couple of snoozefest episodes. The ending was meh . Overall I enjoyed it. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/26/24 Full Review Élio M This show is amazing at every level. The way that the events unfold reminds me of game of thrones. Can't wait for the next season. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/25/24 Full Review Paul J All around great show. Amazing acting and script. Fantastic scenery. Just a wonderful show and highly recommended. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/25/24 Full Review Leopold A Keeping it simple. One of the best shows in the last two years. Very cinematic and takes you into the world. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/25/24 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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Season Info

Director
Frederick E.O. Toye, Hiromi Kamata, Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Charlotte Brändström, Takeshi f*ckunaga, Jonathan Van Tulleken

Creator
Rachel Kondo, Justin Marks

Executive Producer
Rachel Kondo, Justin Marks, Edward L. McDonnell, Michael De Luca

Screenwriter
James Clavell, Rachel Kondo, Emily Yoshida, Matt Lambert, Shannon Goss, Maegan Houang, Justin Marks

Network
Hulu

Rating
TV-MA

Genre
Drama, War

Original Language
English

Release Date
Feb 27, 2024
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