What Hatamoto Means: John Blackthorne’s New Name Changes Everything In Shogun
John Blackthorne receives an esteemed promotion at the end of Shōgun episode 3 which has big implications for his role throughout the season.The unlikely promotion received by…
“She Has To Hide It”: Shōgun Episode 5’s Painful Sake Scene Explained By Mariko Actor
Shōgun star Anna Sawai explains episode 5’s painful and difficult sake scene with John Blackthorne and the big plot twist involving Mariko.Shōgun star Anna Sawai explains episode 5’s…
Avatar: What Happened To Appa After The Last Airbender Ended
Appa was Aang’s loyal companion and oldest friend in Avatar: The Last Airbender. Here’s what happened to the fuzzy sky bison after the show ended.Appa was Aang’s…
Avatar: What Happened To Aang After The Last Airbender Ended
Avatar: The Last Airbender’s series finale saw Aang defeat Fire Lord Ozai and and the Hundred Year War. Here’s what happened to him next.Avatar: The Last Airbender‘s…
Avatar: What Happened To Azula After The Last Airbender Ended
By the end of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Azula was captured by Zuko, but that wasn’t the end for her. Here’s what happened to Azula after the…
An Examination Of The Duality Of Shogun: Brutal Action vs Casual Dinner Scenes
Although Shogun contains brutal depictions of feudal combat, the show’s true strength comes from contrasting the action with quiet drama.FX’s Shogun is a masterclass in contrasts. Although the show…
“Fundamentally Changes Blackthorne’s Opinions”: Shōgun Episode 5’s Ending Explained By Stars
Shōgun episode 5’s ending is explained by stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis, as Lord Toranaga and John Blackthorne’s fates become more connected.Shōgun episode 5’s dramatic ending is…
Is Lord Toranaga Pitting Yabushige & Omi Against Each Other In Shogun?
Lord Toranaga is fully aware of the two-faced tactics of Yabushige, whose willingness to throw his nephew Omi under the bus completely backfired.Lord Toranaga’s master plan in Shōgun could…
Toranaga’s Earthquake Fate In Shogun Is Actually More Telling Than You Think
Lord Toranaga’s near death experience after a sudden earthquake in Shogun episode 5 “Broken to the Fist” reveals who his closest allies really are.A surprise highly destructive…
“It doesn’t happen very often”: George R.R. Martin Has a Huge Regret Over 1 House of the Dragon Character That He Wished Wrote Differently
One change from the books in House of the Dragon ended up improving King Viserys Targaryen as a character.The first spin-off to Game Thrones, House of the Dragon, which…