The new series 'Shogun' takes viewers on a journey through complex feudal politics, cultural clashes, and the dawn of a new era in feudal Japan. The show, based on James Clavell's epic novel, introduces us to a world on the brink of war, where Catholic Portuguese allies, English, and Dutch Protestants vie for power and influence.
The series premiere, titled 'Anjin,' sets the stage in the year 1600, where we meet the protagonist John Blackthorne, an Englishman working for the Dutch. Blackthorne and his crew, after a treacherous voyage, find themselves imprisoned by the Japanese, setting the stage for a clash of civilizations.
