Shogun is better than the classic original – here’s how the creators pulled it off
The mini-series, which is now on Disney+, is rivalling Game of Thrones. The married duo behind it tell The National how they conquered chaos, Covid and Canadian…
Exploring the Differences: Comparing FX’s Shōgun Miniseries to James Clavell’s Classic 1975 Novel
When the Dutch warship Erasmus is wrecked off the coast of turn-of-the-17th-century feudal Japan in the opening scene of FX’s new Shōgun miniseries, it sets in motion a sweeping saga of clashing…
Shogun’s Book Is Actually Far Darker Than FX’s Series, Explained
FX’s Shogun is dark, violent, and bloody, but James Clavell’s book is much darker.FX’s Shogun plunges its audience into an authentic representation of 17th-century Japan. Based on James Clavell’s…
“‘Shōgun’: Unraveling a Decade of False Starts, Translation Debates, and the Influence of a Star-Turned-Producer in Making a Classic Story Relevant to a 21st Century Audience”
In 2018, FX Productions sent screenwriter Justin Marks a copy of James Clavell’s historical doorstop “Shōgun.” For FX, it represented a fresh start for a beleaguered project, from which…
Why ‘Shōgun’ Should Be at the Top of Your 2024 TV Show List, Explained
NewsWhy ‘Shōgun’ is a must-watch for your 2024 TV show list“Shōgun” is an American-Japanese miniseries that covers one of the deadliest battles in Japan’s history (Photo courtesy…
Will there be a Shogun series 2 on Disney+ – everything we know so far
TV fans have been gripped by the romance, violence and drama of Disney’s smash historical drama Shogun – but with the season finale just weeks away, will…
Why ‘Shogun’ (and the Rest of TV) Is Slightly Out of Focus
If you’ve been puzzled by some blurry backgrounds and darkened edges on your screen while watching your favorite prestige TV shows, you’re not alone. No need to…
Shōgun Is Not A “New” Game Of Thrones, It Is Reinventing the TV Epic
The new FX series is not an attempt to make a “new” Game of Thrones or a “new” Mad Men or even a “new” Shōgun.Last fall, I…
The Best Acting on TV Right Now Is on ‘Shōgun’, Explained
The epic FX and Hulu series is past its halfway point, which means we can confidently say it’s the best series—with the best acting—on TV right now.It’s…
Pedro Pascal’s New Movie Copies His Game Of Thrones Death 10 Years Later (& It’s Just As Shocking)
Pedro Pascal’s latest movie role completely copies his Game of Thrones character’s death, but it still manages to be incredibly shocking.Pedro Pascal‘s latest role takes clear inspiration…