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- Shōgun is television at its best, using its budget to create a gorgeous, immersive world but never letting spectacle detract from its emphasis on complex character arcs. The performances are compelling, aided by writing that flows from crude humor to poetic drama in a way that brings depth to protagonists and even minor characters.
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The series follows an English sailor and a Japanese lord in feudal Japan, expanding the original story with more characters and complexity. Read the review by Kaiya Shunyata, who praises the show's dialogue, sets and emotional depth.
Feb 27, 2024 · Often violent, sometimes erotic, and at all times magnificent in its pure entertainment factor and period immersion, Shogun clears any rightfully placed suspicions over its ungainly premise to...
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- Aaron Pruner
99% Tomatometer 131 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...
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- Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai
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- February 27, 2024
Feb 26, 2024 · ‘Shogun’ Review: Rediscovering Japan. The FX remake of the classic mini-series is classed up, retuned for contemporary sensibilities and still an epic soap opera. Share full article. Hiroyuki...
Feb 27, 2024 · In 1980, NBC's Shōgun miniseries told the story of an English sea pilot's adventures in Japan in the year 1600. Now, FX's remake is even more thought-provoking and stunning than the original.
Apr 24, 2024 · The series adaptation of James Clavell's novel concludes with a power play, a sacrifice, and a possible sequel. Read the review of the finale, which praises the performances, the scale, and the chess mastery of Lord Toranaga.
99% Avg. Tomatometer 103 Reviews 91% Avg. 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...
