Shogun Episode 8: Hiromatsu’s Decision Is Even More Tragic Than You Think
Toda Hiromatsu and Yoshii Toranaga’s bond is put to the ultimate test in Shogun episode 8 “The Abyss of Life.”Nobody on Shōgun can accept that Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki…
Shogun Episode 8 Finally Revealed The Real Leader In Osaka (& It’s Not Ishido)
Shogun episode 8 left little room for consideration about who wields the true power in Osaka as Toranaga plans to make his final push for the throne.Shōgun episode…
Toranaga Just Sacrificed One of His Biggest Allies on ‘Shōgun,’ But at What Cost?
And will it give him the element of surprise he desperately needs?The latest episode of Shōgun, “The Abyss of Life,” changes everything for the final two episodes of…
Understanding the Significance of Seppuku in Shogun: What Happens to the Baby
What happened to Usami’s baby in Shogun was by far the darkest scene in FX’s new historical drama, even though it actually happened offscreen.What happens to the…
How Shōgun’s Period Language Is Different From The Modern Day Explained By Star
A star of FX’s new epic drama series Shōgun explains how the show’s period-correct Japanese language is different from how people speak today.A star of Shōgun explains how the…
‘Shōgun’s Co-Creators Have No Plan to Tell More of the Story
Executive producers Justin Marks & Rachel Kondo also talk about the importance of cultural experts being involved, every step of the way.Based on the bestselling novel written…
Shogun Has 1 Historical Inaccuracy The Show Wasn’t Allowed To Get Right, VFX Supervisor Reveals
Shōgun VFX Supervisor Michael Cliett reveals one historical inaccuracy that the miniseries wasn’t allowed to get right during production.Shōgun VFX Supervisor Michael Cliett revealed the one historical inaccuracy…
The Hidden Significance of Minowara in Shogun: Why Lord Toranaga Has So Many Enemies, Explained
This would explain why the other regents want him eliminated.It’s being touted as “the next Game of Thrones” for its war setting and political betrayals. And if you’ve…
There’s a Subtle Star Wars Influence in Every Shōgun Episode, Unveiled
Justin Marks wanted to match George Lucas’ intention with this choiceIf you ask co-creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo about the subtitles of their FX adaptation of Shōgun, they’re…
Goshawk Meaning in Shogun Episode 8 Explained: It Hints At Lord Toranaga’s Master Plan
We’re reaching the end of this saga—what’s in store for Anjin and Mariko?We’re reaching the end of this epic book-to-series adaptation, but if you’re wondering what “goshawk” meant…