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Shogun Episode 8 Gets The Pieces Into Place For A Spectacular Ending
Let me say this: The final two episodes of Shogun are truly exceptional. And they have Episode 8, “Abyss of Life”, to thank for that. The...
Everyone’s In A Rush to Die in Shogun Episode 7
“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 “A Stick...
Shogun Episode 6 Recap – Anna Sawai and Fumi Nikaido Deliver Incredible Performances
After saving Lord Toranaga for a second time, John Blackthorne is presented with new titles, which ruffles the feathers of others within the army in...
Shogun Episode 5 reveals who Lady Mariko’s father is
Lord Nagakodo’s actions face severe consequences from his father, Lord Toranaga, in Shogun Episode 5. A surprising person returns, throwing a wrench in the potential...
Shogun Season 1 Episode 4 Recap – Who will be John Blackthorne’s consort?
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 the first...
Shogun Season 1 Episode 3 Recap – Who resigns from the Council of Regents?
After the failed assassination attempt in Episode 2, Toranaga realizes he must get out of Osaka in Episode 3 of Shogun. Toranaga has realized that if...
FX’s Shogun Was Filmed in Canada Rather Than Japan
Shogun, the FX adaptation of James Clavell’s hugely popular novel, was filmed primarily in Canada despite depicting a convincingly realized Feudal Japan. Some establishing shots...
Shogun Season 1 Episode 2 Recap – What is Toranaga’s plan for Blackthorne?
Yoshii Toranaga’s back is against the wall with his forthcoming impeachment in Episode 2 of Shogun Season 1. Toranaga devises a plan to utilize John...
Shogun Season 1 Episode 1 Recap – Who saves John 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 of Shogun. With...
Shogun Season 1 Review – A roaring, epic triumph
FX has into the mind of James Clavell by adapting his best-selling novel of the same name, Shogun. This is the second time the series...
Emma Corrin would “love to play Darby again” in A Murder at the End of the World Season 2
Despite always being billed as a limited series, there might be potential for A Murder at the End of the World Season 2 depending on how well...
A Murder at the End of the World Season 1 Ending Explained
The ending of A Murder at the End of the World has many questions to answer: Will Darby finally figure out who murdered Bill? Does Andy...
Fargo Season 5 Episode 5 Recap – “The Tiger” retreads old ground
Fargo is an unashamedly stylish and often unconventional show. It isn’t afraid to do ballsy things or have characters speak very much like characters in...
Fargo Season 5 Episode 4 Recap – “Insolubilia” subverts expectations
Season 5 of Fargo is full of surprises. And that’s a little surprising in itself since the whole thing feels so much like quintessential return-to-form...
A Murder at the End of the World Season 1 Episode 6 Recap – Who rescues Darby from the pool?
Darby is still lurking around the resort in the penultimate episode of A Murder at the End of the World. She’s trying to figure out if...
Justified: City Primeval Season 1 Episode 5 Recap – Who do Clement and Sweetie blackmail?
This recap of Justified: City Primeval Season 1 Episode 5, “You Good?”, contains spoilers. As it turns out, the sort-of cliffhanger at the end of...
Justified: City Primeval Season 1 Episode 4 Recap – Who is Toma?
This recap of Justified: City Primeval Season 1 Episode 4, “Kokomo”, contains spoilers. In last week’s Episode 3, it was suggested that Clement had “made...
Justified: City Primeval Season 1 Episode 3 Recap – Where is the murder weapon?
This recap of Justified: City Primeval Season 1 Episode 3, “Backstabbers”, contains spoilers. I must admit, I had a good chuckle at the brazenness of...