Shogun
1980
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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 · “Shōgun” is a rich text that has been expertly reinvented for the screen, proving that shows of this likeness can not only still be made, but can still achieve greatness. “Shōgun” premieres on FX on February 27th. Eight episodes screened for review.
Visually sumptuous and enriched with cultural verisimilitude, Shōgun is an epic adaptation that outdoes the original. Read Critics Reviews
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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.
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 him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a...
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Feb 26, 2024 · FX’s 10-episode limited series Shōgun is a masterpiece, with an extremely talented cast performing in Japanese and English to tell a fascinating story about faith, sacrifice, and ambition.
Feb 27, 2024 · Adapted directly from Clavell’s novel, this sprawling, 10-part historical drama takes a far broader view than its predecessor, moving beyond the Western outsider’s perspective to survey a...
Feb 26, 2024 · FX’s updated, sumptuous version of James Clavell’s sweeping novel blends an intoxicating combination of action, romance and political intrigue, bountifully spread over 10 parts that, unlike most...
