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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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Mar 1, 2024 · In a television landscape that’s incredibly unpredictable, it’s going to be impossible for “Shōgun” to get lost amongst the dozens of shows relegated to streaming services. Each conversation is as engaging as the battles that shortly follow.
99% Tomatometer 132 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
- Frederick E.O. Toye
- February 27, 2024
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.
99% Avg. Tomatometer 104 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 unite...
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Feb 27, 2024 · FX's remake of 'Shōgun,' based on James Clavell's blockbuster novel, is an exceptional epic that never lets big-budget set pieces overshadow the human drama at its core. Read our review.
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Shōgun is in many ways all about death, and specifically how different cultures and religions view it. But it’s also a sweeping historical epic, with all the intrigue, plotting, and clashes of...
A slightly altered telling of the end of the Sengoku period of Japan, Shogun is a triumph of storytelling, character development, acting and directing, making this mini-series a must-watch. Full...
