Streaming Shogun (use spoilers for big story events)

[Frank Bunn]

Weekly on Hulu and FX. 5 out of 10 episodes released as of March 19, 2024.

Set in 17th century Japan, it tells the story of Englishman, John Blackthorne, who gets shipwrecked then becomes entwined in the power struggles between the local lords.

It's really well written and produced. Interesting characters. The set design, cinematography and special effects blend together to give it an immersive quality. The show combines political intrigue, epic action, and intimate scenes exploring the differences between Japanese and European culture at the time.

 

[Vader]

It's based on a book by James Clavell, written in the 1970s. It's reasonably accurate historically, based on the real-life English samurai, William Adams.

 

[Father Jack]

I've read the book a couple of times, albeit not more recently than 20 years ago, and I feel like this is very much doing it justice

 

[Kirby]

It’s excellent.

I highly recommend it.

 

[Ry009]

Just watched the first episode without any prior knowledge.

It's very good.

 

[Kirby]

Episode 5.

You could cut that sexual tension with a knife.

 

[Frank Bunn]

Great episode this week. The friendly interplay then reveal of treachery between the brothers was Shakespearean. I was thinking Toranaga must have a secret plan but it was a good twist that he didn't. And he remembers back to a time when one of his enemies honourably surrendered. But surely the death of his son sparks him into action, maybe prompted by John Blackthorne. Mariko's story is tragic.

 

[raven echo]

All I could think of at the end of that episode.


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[Frank Bunn]

Another great episode. The tea ceremony with Mariko and Buntaro was great viewing but the dialog took it to another level.

Of course, Toranaga does have a secret plan and was willing to let his friend and general, Hiromatsu, commit seppuku as part of his ploy to make his enemies believe his defeat to be real.

 

[Kirby]

Another great episode. The tea ceremony with Mariko and Buntaro was great viewing but the dialog took it to another level.

Of course, Toranaga does have a secret plan and was willing to let his friend and general, Hiromatsu, commit seppuku as part of his ploy to make his enemies believe his defeat to be real.

Mariko’s take down of Buntaro was both brilliant and heart breaking.

 

[joey_jo_jo]

Buntaro copped it from his dad too. Almost felt sorry for him

 

[BlakeyNoFlakey]

The episode this week was hardcore with all the things mentioned in others posts. This has been such a great series.

 

[crafty_bernardo]

The Priest given land to build next to the brothel. Toranaga trolling

 

[Unique Name]

I've been so impressed with this series so far. Story, acting, writing, set design all top class.

Absolutely loved it when Toranaga finally revealed to Mariko that the ploy is on.

 

[Cooldude]

Best show on TV right now, incredible

 

[Warsaw]

Comparisons to GoT, Succession are all apt.

But I get the biggest throwback to Mad Men. Just people in rooms talking.

Masterful shit.

 

[OhhhhhCyril]

Agree with what has already been said. Excellent show. Highly recommend it to anyone.

 

[Freo Big Fella]

The implication Hiromatsu was in on the whole thing almost makes that scene more brutal.

 

[Kirby]

That was heartbreaking

Mariko

 

[OhhhhhCyril]

Fuuucking hell…

What a show…
1 more episode left ?

 

[crafty_bernardo]

I stopped breathing 30 minutes into the episodes. Holy shit!

 

[BlakeyNoFlakey]

My God, what an episode. So much tension, and then...

 

[Freo Big Fella]

 

[Freo Big Fella]

Easily the best episode of TV in recent memory - Connor's Wedding for Succession the only thing that comes close IMO.

Anna Sawai is a star; what a performance.

 

[skam85]

the 'GoT Episode 9' thing strikes again