'Shogun' - Season 1 Episode Release Dates, Cast, Trailer

Shogun Official Synopsis

Season 1 starts Tuesday 27th February 2024 // Network: FX

"Set 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. Its English pilot, John Blackthorne, comes bearing secrets that could help Toranaga tip the scales of power and devastate the formidable influence of Blackthorne's own enemies - the Jesuit priests and Portuguese merchants. Toranaga's and Blackthorne's fates become inextricably tied to their translator, Toda Mariko, a mysterious Christian noblewoman and the last of a disgraced line. While serving her lord amidst this fraught political landscape, Mariko must reconcile her newfound companionship with Blackthorne, her commitment to the faith that saved her and her duty to her late father."

Why You Should Watch 'Shogun'

Based on the widely acclaimed and loved 1975 novel of the same name, Shogun is a true-ish version of events and history. The amazing Hiroyuki Sanada (who has an MBE, by the way, and was seen recently in John Wick 4) headlines a quality line up of actors, including flavour of the moment Anna Sawai, recently seen in both Pachinko and Godzilla hunting in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. There have been a couple of worrying signs, such as delaying filming in 2019, as FX didn't feel production was as good as they wanted at the time. Hopefully the pandemic didn't stop them from putting in more effort, and the trailer looks great; with a fantastic cast, and lavish set pieces, this tale of one of Japan's most pivitol eras should be one to watch for history and action buffs alike.

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Watch the Official 'Shogun' Trailer