‘Shōgun’ Premiere Takes Down ‘The Bear’ and ‘The Kardashians’
The historical series stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, and Cosmo Jarvis.Medieval Japan is attracting a lot of spectators according to the numbers reported by Deadline for FX’s newest buzzworthy…
Shōgun: Why Is Episode 4 Dedicated to Larry Beckett?
Shōgun‘s fourth installment, “Chapter 4: The Eightfold Fence,” includes a brief tribute to the late Larry Beckett. So, who is Larry Beckett and why is Shōgun Episode 4 dedicated…
Shōgun: What Is a Rōnin, Explained
If you’re wondering what the word “ronin” means in FX’s Shogun, here’s the answer to your question about the Japanese term.Shōgun Episode 2, “Servants of Two Masters,” references…
Where Was ‘Shōgun’ Filmed?
And which real-life locations helped to recreate the era of feudal Japan?Shōgun, the historical drama miniseries based on the novel of the same name by James Clavell, has…
The Real Reason Why Shōgun Is Such a Runaway Hit, Explained
FX’s historical drama brings it back to the basics.Over the weekend, I found myself hesitant to press play on Shōgun, FX’s new hit show adapted from James Clavell’s…
Disney’s Shōgun breaks mould with careful respect for Japanese culture
Disney’s Shōgun breaks mould with careful respect for Japanese cultureHigh-budget series with largely Japanese cast avoids well-worn western orientalist fantasies and wins plaudits in Japan Tadanobu Asano as…
All Your Burning ‘Shōgun’ Real History Mid-Season Questions, Answered
Did Lord Tokugawa escape a hostage situation by pretending to be a woman? Plus: more ‘Is this real’ questions, answered.“Shōgun” is a rare sort of television adaptation. It’s based…
‘Shōgun’ Doesn’t Need To Be the Next ‘Game of Thrones’, Explained
Longer doesn’t necessarily mean better.Shōgun, FX’s new hit limited series, is edging closer and closer to its finale. Week after week, the historical drama has delivered brutally violent…
What Is Crimson Sky? Lord Toranaga’s Shogun Plan Is Finally In Motion
Toranaga is ready to put Crimson Sky in motion after Shōgun episode 6, a plan he initially refused to consider but now has no option but to…
Shogun Episode 6 Ending Explained: Can Toranaga Win The War?
Shōgun episode 6 reveals Ochiba-no-kato’s backstory and true motives ahead of her war against Lord Toranaga, who will now have to make a move too.Shōgun episode 6 ends…