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
- Thomas LindemansMay 3, 2025Initially rather slow, but with an excellent build-up of tension from the middle of the season onwards.
- 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!
- 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.
- parktool69December 1, 2024not for me
- Aryan :)November 26, 2024This is where my idea for my DND character "Kenji" came from.
