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10 Episodes
S1 E1 - Anjin
S1 E2 - Servants of Two Masters
S1 E3 - Tomorrow Is Tomorrow
S1 E4 - The Eightfold Fence
S1 E5 - Broken to the Fist
S1 E6 - Ladies of the Willow World
S1 E7 - A Stick of Time
S1 E8 - The Abyss of Life
S1 E9 - Crimson Sky
S1 E10 - A Dream of a Dream
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Synopsis
First Englishman in Japan, navigating power struggles and palace Intrigue
After a shipwreck near the Izu Peninsula, sailor John Blackthorne becomes the first Englishman in Japan. In a society driven by power and aspiring for the role of Shōgun, Blackthorne becomes part of Lord Toronaga's household. Within this setting of palace intrigue, he comes across Lady Mariko, a female samurai grappling with external forces who need her to prove her loyalty.
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What to know
Hulu and FX is the official home to adaptation of James Clavell's epic novel
Shōgun is a limited series drama with historical elements on Hulu and FX from Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks. Based on James Clavell's 1975 novel, this television adaptation draws inspiration from the real-life English navigator William Adams, loosely portrayed as John Blackthorne in the story. The novel, which received a previous NBC television adaptation in 1980 starring Richard Chamberlain and Toshiro Mifune, presents a fictionalized account of historical events. In Japan under Tokugawa Ieyasu (depicted as Lord Yoshii Toranaga in the story), Adams achieved the status of a "samurai."
Having worked on such to projects like Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, The Jungle Book and Top Gun: Maverick, co-creator Justin Marks collaborates with writer Rachel Kondo, an O. Henry Award finalist for her short story "Girl of Few Seasons," on Shōgun. Both Marks and Konda executive produce the series as well along with Edward L. McDonnell, Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich, Michael De Luca and Michaela Clavell. Noteworthy producers also include star Hiroyuki Sanada and Eriko Miyagawa. Series directors include Jonathan van Tulleken, who helms the first two episodes, along with Charlotte Brändström, Hiromi Kamata and Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour.
Shōgun is led by Cosmo Jarvis and Hiroyuki Sanada portraying Pilot Major John Blackthorne and Lord Yoshii Toranaga, respectively. Anna Sawai portrays Toda Mariko, Tadanobu Asano plays Kashigi Yabushige and Fumi Nikaido is Ochiba No Kata. Other notable cast members include Tokuma Nishioka as Toda "Iron Fist" Hiromatsu, Takehiro Hira as Ishido Kazunari, Ako as Daiyoin Lady Iyo, Shinnosuke Abe as Toda Buntaro, Yasunari Takeshima as Muraji, Hiroto Kanai portraying Kashigi Omi, Toshi Toda as Sugiyama, Hiro Kanagawa as Igurashi and Néstor Carbonell as Vasco Rodrigues.
Production News
- August 3, 2018
- FX has officially announced development of a limited series adaptation of James Clavell's novel Shōgun, consisting of 10 episodes. (Source: Deadline)
- February 4, 2019
- Originally set to begin in March 2019 in Japan and the United Kingdom, the start of principal photography faced a setback. The network raised concerns about the project's preparedness, finding it below the expected standards. FX CEO John Landgraf explained, "Our bottom line was – we just said, we need to slow down and we’ve got to aim higher." (Source: Deadline)
- January 23, 2020
- The original series writer, Ronan Bennett, became unavailable for crafting the scripts of Shōgun. A major overhaul of the series was ultimately made, with Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo taking on the responsibility of writing. The writing team was further expanded to include producers Shannon Goss and Matt Lambert, script editor Maegan Houang and staff writer Emily Yoshida. (Source: Deadline)
- May 24, 2021
- Shōgun has added Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis to portray the lead roles in the upcoming series. (Source: Variety)
- November 7, 2023
- The grand scale and tension featured within Shōgun is showcased following the release of its first official teaser. (Source: YouTube)
- February 6, 2024
- A first look featurette for the upcoming miniseries teased its epic landscapes and determination to creating an authentic world and effective adaptation. Its core themes were also described by Marks as being "agency and control over the path of one’s fate." (Source: Collider)
- February 11, 2024
- FX released an extended trailer for the series, further showcasing its grand scale and offering glimpses into the romantic relationships that play a central role. (Source: Deadline)
- February 27, 2024
- Shōgun premiered on Disney+.
