Episode 5 of Shogun's first season on FX brought a significant turning point for the characters Mariko and John Blackthorne. The episode featured a major plot twist with the unexpected return of Mariko's presumed-dead husband, Buntaro. The tension escalated during a dinner scene where Blackthorne engaged in a sake-drinking competition with Buntaro, revealing Mariko's complex emotional turmoil.
Anna Sawai, who portrays Mariko in the series, recently shared insights into filming the intense sake scene. She discussed Mariko's conflicted feelings as she witnessed the competitive drinking between Blackthorne and Buntaro. Sawai highlighted Mariko's struggle to conceal her emotions from her returned husband and the challenges she faced in portraying the character's internal turmoil.
