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Shōgun bosses discuss finale & great men

Series creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo break down the limited series conclusion and Lord Toranaga's reveal

Salon · Apr 24, 2024

'Shōgun' Season 2: Everything We Know

The historical drama will resume 10 years after the events of the first installment.

Marie Claire · Apr 23, 2024

Anna Sawai Is Shōgun's Not-So-Secret Weapon

The actress discusses the FX miniseries’ climactic penultimate episode and Mariko’s heartbreaking [spoiler].

Marie Claire · Apr 17, 2024

Shōgun episode 4 recap: Blackthorne and Mariko grow closer

In Shōgun episode 4, Blackthorne begins training Toranaga's troops, but Yabushige still fears he's on the losing side.

WhatToWatch · Mar 12, 2024

Shōgun episode 3 recap: escape from Osaka

In Shōgun episode 3, Toranaga comes up with a master plan to get out of Osaka Castle, but also decides if he can truly trust Blackthorne.

WhatToWatch · Mar 5, 2024

Meet the Shōgun cast: who's who in the epic period drama

Get to know the key characters and the actors that make up Shōgun, the new hit period drama from FX.

WhatToWatch · Mar 4, 2024

Shōgun director thinks Succession comparisons are more fitting than Game of Thrones

"The real danger is in the machinations"

Total Film · Mar 4, 2024

Shōgun episode 2 recap: does Toranaga trust Blackthorne?

In Shōgun episode 2, Toranaga wonders how he can use Blackthorne to his advantage, while the rest of the council worries over his presence.

WhatToWatch · Feb 27, 2024

Shōgun episode 1 recap: survival in a foreign land

In Shōgun episode 1, a shipwreck brings a foreign stranger to Japan, while tensions among the ruling leaders grows.

WhatToWatch · Feb 27, 2024

Shogun review: Game of Thrones, if Game of Thrones was set in feudal Japan

Shogun review: Game of Thrones, if Game of Thrones was set in feudal Japan

Total Film · Feb 7, 2024