Shogun (2024)

"War is inevitable," says Ishido to the Council of Regents in Shogun Episode 10. And he's echoing a sentiment that has been obvious since the...

Shogun's Ending Is A Masterful, Powerful Conclusion

Episode 9 of Shogun, "Crimson Sky", is an hour-long funeral march. Its outcome is, in many ways, inevitable, and we're thoroughly prepared for it...

'Shogun' Episode 9 Is The Best Hour Of Television You'll See This Year

Let me say this: The final two episodes of Shogun are truly exceptional. And they have Episode 8, "Abyss of Life", to thank for...

Shogun Episode 8 Gets The Pieces Into Place For A Spectacular Ending

"Where's the beauty in this?" asks a man watching his nephew's brains seep onto a rock, and he certainly has a point. With...

Everyone's In A Rush to Die in Shogun Episode 7

After saving Lord Toranaga for a second time, John Blackthorne is presented with new titles, which ruffles the feathers of others within the...

Shogun Episode 6 Recap - Anna Sawai and Fumi Nikaido Deliver Incredible Performances

Lord Nagakodo's actions face severe consequences from his father, Lord Toranaga, in Shogun Episode 5. A surprising person returns, throwing a wrench in...

Shogun Episode 5 reveals who Lady Mariko's father is

Lord Toranaga and his crew arrive in Ajiro to a warm welcome in Episode 4 of Shogun. John Blackthorne's arrival back in Ajiro for...

Shogun Season 1 Episode 4 Recap - Who will be John Blackthorne's consort?

After the failed assassination attempt in Episode 2, Toranaga realizes he must get out of Osaka in Episode 3 of Shogun. Toranaga has realized...

Shogun Season 1 Episode 3 Recap - Who resigns from the Council of Regents?

Shogun, the FX adaptation of James Clavell's hugely popular novel, was filmed primarily in Canada despite depicting a convincingly realized Feudal Japan. Some...

FX's Shogun Was Filmed in Canada Rather Than Japan

Yoshii Toranaga's back is against the wall with his forthcoming impeachment in Episode 2 of Shogun Season 1. Toranaga devises a plan to...

Shogun Season 1 Episode 2 Recap - What is Toranaga's plan for Blackthorne?

When John Blackthorne's ship washes up on Japanese land, he and his crew find themselves in a world of trouble in Episode 1...

Shogun Season 1 Episode 1 Recap - Who saves John Blackthorne?

FX has into the mind of James Clavell by adapting his best-selling novel of the same name, Shogun. This is the second time...

Shogun Season 1 Review - A roaring, epic triumph