Set in the 17th Century, the story is told from the perspective of British hero John Blackthorne, a sailor who rises from outsider to samurai, while being used as a pawn in Japanese leader Toranaga's struggle to reach the top of the ruling chain, or Shogun.
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Shōgun Ratings & Reviews
- Daniel MorrishFebruary 2, 2025A modern masterpiece. An incredible historical epic about Japanese power play, a 'fish out of water' and catholic meddling in the time of the samurai warlords. Beautiful, bloody and brilliant!
- dodgyroge74@yahoo.co.ukSeptember 24, 2025Great series, but let down a bit towards the end, building up to something that never happened.
- YannickMgnApril 14, 2025One of the tv show ever
- SlayerSantiagoMarch 10, 2025Making good TV is insanely challenging however the makers of "Shogun" make it look easy. In a lot of shows like this, the emphasis is immediately placed on the setting and historical significance, often to the point where it feels like the show-runners shove it in your face. This show, though, takes a more nuanced route. It focuses on strong performances, an engaging story, and sharp dialogue, which has made it one of the most enjoyable shows I’ve seen in a while. Even though it’s based on a book, many shows like this tend to prioritize flashy effects and costumes, but this one strikes the right balance.
- Rick MastersSeptember 11, 2025Not since GOT have I been so totally engrossed in a series... SHOGUN is phenomenal in its World building, its writing, its beauty. I perhaps wanted a little more in its closing episodes but if the quality of its parts and the story continues to grow as it has in season 1, then it’s subsequent seasons will be something very special indeed.
- PI_3XSeptember 5, 2025Absolute cinema. As close to perfect as a tv show can reasonably be.
- neuroparadoxJuly 29, 2025I hope ALL those hairstyles come back now. Especially Mariko's 😍 ....and Omi's 🤣
- AdamJune 30, 2025i am sort of a Anjin myself
- Thomas LindemansMay 3, 2025Initially rather slow, but with an excellent build-up of tension from the middle of the season onwards.
- Aryan :)November 26, 2024This is where my idea for my DND character "Kenji" came from.
