Shōgun

Season 1

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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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10 Episodes

Anjin
E1
AnjinDestinies converge in Japan after a barbarian ship washes ashore in a poor fishing village. Meanwhile, in Osaka, Lord Toranaga finds himself outplayed by his enemies.
Servants of Two Masters
E2
Servants of Two MastersBlackthorne'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.
Tomorrow Is Tomorrow
E3
Tomorrow Is TomorrowAfter Blackthorne survives a brazen assassination attempt, Toranaga realizes he must ferry his allies out of Osaka or risk certain defeat.
The Eightfold Fence
E4
The Eightfold FenceBlackthorne, Toranaga and company land in Ajiro, a village in Yabushige's fiefdom. This is where Blackthorne will train the gun regiment. Due to being elevated to hatamoto, Blackthorne now has his own house, servants...and consort, an unwilling one. He sets to work training the gun regiment.
Broken to the Fist
E5
Broken to the FistBlackthorne 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.
Ladies of the Willow World
E6
Ladies of the Willow WorldLady Ochiba returns to Osaka in order to accelerate the Regents' campaign against Toranaga. In Ajiro, Toranaga tests Mariko's loyalty to his cause.
A Stick of Time
E7
A Stick of TimeOutplayed by new alliances in Osaka, Toranaga is forced to carve out a new deal with a long lost family member.
The Abyss of Life
E8
The Abyss of LifeToranaga'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.
Crimson Sky
E9
Crimson SkyMariko arrives in Osaka for the fight of her life. Blackthorne and Yabushige scramble to save their own heads as their options dwindle.
A Dream of a Dream
E10
A Dream of a DreamIn the wake of a tragic death, Blackthorne finally considers the true nature of Toranaga's plan.