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Shogun is picking up some major wins at the SAG Awards. These mark the latest of many accolades acquired by the hit FX series following its debut last year.

The SAG Awards were held on Feb. 23 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. Multiple major awards were picked up by Shogun at the event. This includes series star Anna Sawai winning for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series for her role as Toda Mariko. She overcame fellow nominees Kathy Bates (Matlock), Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton), Allison Janney (The Diplomat), and Keri Russell (The Diplomat).

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Hiryouki Sanada also won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series with his role as Lord Yoshii Toranaga. Tadanobu Asano...

The stars of Shogun are on the red carpet!

Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, and Tadanobu Asano stepped out for the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday (February 23) at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

Fellow Shogun stars at the event included Moeka Hoshi, Tommy Bastow, Shinnosuke Abe, and Hiroto Kanai.

Shogun is nominated tonight for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series while Hiroyuki and Anna are also both nominated for their roles.

The SAG Awards will stream live on Netflix for the second year in a row. This also marks Kristen Bell‘s second time as host after previously serving as the emcee in 2018. Wicked leads the nominations this year with five nods and Shogun leads the television categories, also with five nominations. Check out the full list of nominees!

Fyi: Hiroyuki is wearing a Ralph Lauren tux. Anna is wearing a custom Armani Privé dress and Cartier jewelry.

It's almost time for the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, aka the 2025 SAG Awards! The awards season kicked off earlier this year and we've already gotten the Golden Globes and Grammys. And now, it's time for this event to recognize the talented actors, creatives, and more when it comes to movies and shows from 2024. So what are all the tune in details? What can you expect to see? We've got all the details for you in this guide!

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The 2025 SAG Awards streams live tonight, Feb. 23, 2025, starting at 8 p.m. Et on Netflix. Since last year's show, the streamer has become the new home to watch the awards ceremony exclusively. So, that does mean you'll need a Netflix subscription if you want to check it out. We shared the three plans and prices below,...

Created by Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, FX's Shōgun first debuted on February 27, 2024. The series takes place in the year 1600 when Japan is on the cusp of a century-defining civil war. Hiroyuki Sanada stars as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, who finds himself in danger from the Council of Regents. The rest of the main cast includes Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano, Hiroto Kanai, Takehiro Hira, and Moeka Hoshi.

While a premiere date is yet to be announced, FX renewed the show for seasons 2 and 3 in May. Assistant Stunt Coordinator Sharlene Royer expresses her excitement to return to Shōgun, with the stunt team currently on standby. Royer became the first Black female stunt coordinator to win a Leo Award after her work on CBS' Tracker. She has also been involved with projects such as X-Men: Days of Future Past, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Child's Play, and Star Trek Beyond.

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Ramping up the glitz and glamour from last year’s launch shindig, The Hollywood Reporter Japan turned on the style once more for its Trailblazer Award Gala Party, held Wednesday night at The Peninsula Hotel in Tokyo’s Ginza district.

Held during the Tokyo International Film Festival, this year’s THR Japan gala event was an even hotter ticket than in 2023, with a veritable who’s who of Japan’s film industry, as well as sprinkling of sports legends and local celebs, who all graced the red carpet to join the celebrations to honor Shogun star Tadanobu Asano, the first Japanese recipient of THR’s Trailblazer Award.

The Trailblazer Award is given to artists whose work and careers illuminate stories and characters who have been traditionally marginalized in Hollywood. Since his debut on Japanese television as a 16-year-old, Asano’s career has taken him from Hirokazu Koreeda’s Maborosi to...

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FX's Shgun is an adaptation of James Clavell's book, and it has changed many of the novel's aspects. The show is one of the most popular and successful series of 2024; Shgun won the most awards at the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards and had the most nominations. Shgun won some of the most prestigious categories, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor & Actress in a Drama Series, and Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series. FX had initially adapted Shgun as a limited series, but it became so successful that now Shgun seasons 2 and 3 are officially in development.

Although there is no canon book material for Shgun season 2, the writers are determined to continue Lord Yoshii Toranaga's story. However, the first season is based on James Clavell's book, and the writers' room had to make many critical decisions when crafting a narrative for television. Although...

Shogun made TV awards history at the Emmys before the live show even began airing!

The FX series already holds the record for most Emmy wins for a single season of a television series thanks to 14 wins during last weekend’s Creative Arts Emmys… and the show can still win six more awards.

Lead cast members Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada walked the red carpet at the 2024 Emmy Awards on Sunday (September 15) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Also in attendance were co-stars Cosmo Jarvis, Takehiro Hira, Tadanobu Asano, Nestor Carbonell, Tommy Bastow, Moeka Hoshi, and Hiroto Kanai.

During the Primetime show, Shogun is up for Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Hiroyki, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Anna, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Tadanobu and Takehiro, Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, and Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series.

“Shōgun” has gone from critical darling to Emmys juggernaut, but plenty may not have taken the dive into this period Japanese world just yet. The long-in-the-works show takes place in 1600 Japan and ostensibly follows a marooned Englishman who finds himself caught in a growing civil war amongst Japanese power players, but the rich story unfolds in surprising ways. Hiroyuki Sanada leads the cast as Lord Yoshii Toranaga and also serves as producer, shepherding the project to ensure historical and cultural accuracy throughout. The result is one of the most thrilling, emotional and engrossing shows of the year.

Here’s everything you need to know about where to watch “Shogun.”

Where is “Shōgun” streaming?

“Shōgun” is an FX original series but it aired on both FX and Hulu, and all 10 episodes of the first season are currently streaming on Hulu. You’ll also find it on Disney+ through the Hulu integrated app.

There are going to be so many celebrities on the red carpet at the 2024 Emmy Awards and we’ll be recapping all of the best photos right here!

Hundreds of stars are expected to step out for TV’s biggest night on Sunday (September 15) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

We have to full list of presenters if you want to check out who’ll be popping up on stage throughout the night.

The show is being hosted by Schitt’s Creek stars and real-life father-son duo Eugene Levy and Dan Levy. Make sure to tune in Tonight at 8/7c on ABC to watch the show and look back at the nominations list to see who is up for awards!

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Good times were had and millions were raised at MPTF’s 18th annual Evening Before fundraiser.

The starry event, held at Century Park in Los Angeles on Saturday night, raked in $2.5 million to support the Motion Picture and Television Fund’s programs and services on the Wasserman Campus in Woodland Hills while hosting a who’s who of Emmy nominees, winners and A-list Hollywood insiders on the eve of TV’s biggest night. Century Park was reimagined as a “relaxed town square” by Studio Komorebi complete with carnival games and food stations with a menu provided by L.A. food stars Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo and their Carmelized Prods.

A long list of stars rubbed shoulders with Evening Before co-chairs Greg Berlanti and Robbie Rogers, Jon Hamm and Anna Osceola Hamm, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Those on the scene included Eric André, Awkwafina, Justin Baldoni, Alex Borstein, Alison Brie,...

Warning: This article contains Spoilers for Shgun season 1, episode 10.

Shgun episode 10 masterfully concluded season 1 and wrapped up the stories of all main characters while also raising the question of what comes next for Yoshii Toranaga following his victory against Ishido. The critically acclaimed FX series was based on James Clavells Shgun novel, which itself was inspired by the true story of Tokugawa Ieyasu. The major changes Japan went through at the end of the 16th century set the narrative for Shgun, whose season 1 finale confirmed Toranagas goal was indeed to overthrow the Regents and lead Japan into a new era.

Yabushige, who committed seppuku for helping Ishido kill Mariko, was the only Shgun character to hear from Toranaga himself the full extent of his plan. While the battle between Toranaga's forces and Ishido's wasnt shown, Shguns finale made it clear that Toranaga was going to win the war. John Blackthorne,...

Shogun made a big splash this year by receiving 25 Emmy nominations for FX, and now viewers are receiving a small update on season two from John Landgraf, Chairman of FX Networks.

Sanada, Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano, Fumi Nikaido, Tokuma Nishioka, Takehiro Hira, Ako, Shinnosuke Abe, Yasunari Takeshima, Hiroto Kanai, Toshi Toda, Hiro Kanagawa, Nestor Carbonell, Yuki Kura, Tommy Bastow, Moeka Hoshi, Yoriko Doguchi, and Yuka Kouri star in FX series set in the early 1600s in Japan.

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FX’s Shogun is getting more seasons. FX, Hulu, and the Estate of James Clavell are working to extend the critically acclaimed global hit drama, moving forward to develop the saga with two additional seasons of the drama series.

The show’s key creative partners, including co-creators, executive producers, and writers Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, executive producer Michaela Clavell, and series star and producer Hiroyuki Sanada, are on board for the development. Production timing has not been locked in, but a writers’ room is being assembled and will begin this summer.

Through its first nine weeks, Shogun has become FX’s most-watched show ever based on global hours streamed. All 10 episodes of Shogun, which concluded on April 23, are available to stream on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in all other territories.

FX’s Shogun, an original adaptation of James Clavell’s bestselling novel, is set in Japan...

“Shōgun” is officially in the drama race for the Primetime Emmys.

FX has confirmed that the once limited or anthology series heavyweight has been officially submitted and accepted in the drama categories, where it will compete against Netflix’s “The Crown,” Apple’s “The Morning Show” and Prime Video’s “Fallout.” In addition, the network has shared exclusively with Variety the complete list of 40 Emmy submissions, which includes six submissions for directing, four for writing, and two eligible guest actors. HBO’s “Game of Thrones” currently holds the record for most nominations in a single year with 32. Could FX break the monumental record?

Following the announcement that FX, Hulu, and the estate of James Clavell — who authored the novel — are working on developing more seasons of the critically acclaimed series, “Shōgun” is now officially eligible to compete in the drama races after being commissioned as limited. The move puts the...

Shōgun is a limited series no more: FX is gearing up for more installments of the historic drama.

The renewal was expected and foreshadowed by star-producer Hiroyuki Sanada closing a deal to continue as Lord Yoshii Toranaga. Also back are co-creators, executive producers and writers Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo as well as EP Michaela Clavell.

For now, FX and streaming partner Hulu are saying that they are working with the estate of Shōgun author James Clavell to to develop two additional seasons.

There is no mention of a green light, and a start date for production has not been set, but a writers’ room is being assembled and will begin this summer. There is also no information on source material, whether the new seasons will stay within the Shōgun universe or will also draw from the other books in Clavell’s Asian Saga.

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More seasons of “Shōgun” are (maybe) on the way.

Variety has learned that FX, Hulu and the estate of James Clavell — who authored the novel on which “Shōgun” is based — are working to develop more seasons of the critically acclaimed series. A writers’ room will begin this summer to develop two more seasons of the show.

It must be noted that this is not a formal renewal, and no production has been scheduled for more episodes. Series co-creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo remain onboard the series, as does executive producer Michaela Clavell of the James Clavell estate, as well as series star and producer Hiroyuki Sanada.

It was previously reported that a second season of the historical drama was being eyed by FX following the success of Season 1. Sources said that FX was mulling entering the show into the drama series category for the Emmys rather than limited series,...

Shogun viewers might see more of the FX drama after all. A second season renewal of the limited series is in the works. Hiroyuki Sanada has been signed to return for season two if it gets the greenlight.

Sanada, Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano, Fumi Nikaido, Tokuma Nishioka, Takehiro Hira, Ako, Shinnosuke Abe, Yasunari Takeshima, Hiroto Kanai, Toshi Toda, Hiro Kanagawa, Nestor Carbonell, Yuki Kura, Tommy Bastow, Moeka Hoshi, Yoriko Doguchi, and Yuka Kouri star in the series set in 1600 Japan. The story revolves around the collision of two ambitious men from different worlds: an English sailor who is shipwrecked in Japan and a shrewd and powerful daimyo.

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"I Don't Control The Wind. I Just Study It." - Toranaga's response to Yabushige's confession was dramatic yet powerful. "Unless I Win." - Blackthorne's confidence and ambition impressed even Toranaga. "Please Slit Your Belly By Sunset Tomorrow." - Toranaga's firm but polite instruction to Yabushige was a revealing moment.

This article contains spoilers for Shogun Episode 10.

Warning: This article discusses dark topics, including suicide and extreme violence.

The new hit release from FX, Shogun, quickly became one of the best TV shows of 2024 for its incredible cinematography and tense plot, with its quotes being a big part of its appeal as well. Set in 1600s Japan, Shogun was adapted from the 1975 novel of the same name by James Clavell and followed the stories of Pilot-Major John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) as he became a Samurai warrior, unaware that he was also a crucial part of Lord Yoshii Toranaga's (Hiroyuki Sanada) plot.

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Warning: This article contains Spoilers for Shogun's finale.

Yabushige learned Toranaga's true motives. Yabushige realized Toranaga's manipulation and his plot to become shgun. As a "man with no future," Yabushige got to hear everything from Toranaga himself.

Lord Toranaga smiled during Yabushiges seppuku in Shguns finale, subtly confirming Yabushiges suspicions about Toranagas true motives. Shgun episode 10 was very faithful to James Clavells novel and concluded the story without showing any major battles. Rather than depicting the Battle of Sekigahara between Toranagas forces and Ishidos, Shguns finale focused on revealing how Toranaga had been manipulating everything and everyone since the beginning of the show.

It did not take long for Yabushige to be exposed for helping Ishido attack the Osaka Castle, which directly led to Lady Marikos death in Shgun episode 9. Sentenced to commit seppuku, Yabushige asked Toranaga to be his second. Before it happened,...

Warning: This article contains Spoilers for Shōgun episode 10.

The Shogun finale depicted Lord Toranaga's victory without showing any battles. Shogun's focus on character development made it more satisfying than an action-packed finale. Lord Toranaga's clever plan and political games allowed him to take over without needing to fight a war.

Shōgun’s finale subverted expectations and delivered something very different from what many thought would happen. Based on the James Clavell novel of the same name, FX’s Shōgun was the second adaptation of the homonymous book following the 1980 Shōgun miniseries. While those familiar with the source material may have known what to expect from the finale, those discovering the story for the first time must have been quite surprised with the approach Shōgun’s episode 10 took.

One of the biggest differences between 2024’s Shōgun and the previous miniseries is that the former was told mostly from Lord Toranaga’s perspective,...

Warning: This article contains Spoilers for Shōgun episode 9.

Yabushige betrays Mariko in Shgun episode 9 for his own survival. Yabushige's loyalty is questioned as he plays both sides in the conflict. Yabushige's unpredictable actions may have major consequences in the finale.

Yabushige let the assassins into Osaka in Shōgun episode 9, which caused Lady Mariko's death and proved he is the show’s biggest wildcard. A local lord fascinated by death, Yabushige saw himself in the middle of Ishido and Toranaga’s war when a foreign ship arrived at his village. Yabushige’s fate has been tied to that of the Anjin since the beginning of the show, but his allegiances have not been as clear. As the most unpredictable of the Shōgun characters, Kashigi Yabushige poses a threat even to his allies.

Lady Mariko’s death at the end of Shōgun episode 9 may not have been that surprising considering she was...

Warning: This article contains Spoilers for Shogun episode 9.

Lady Mariko fought against Ishido's guards alone. Mariko was outnumbered and ready to die. Mariko's death was tragic, but it might have helped disrupt Ishido's power, fulfilling Toranaga's plan.

Shōgun episode 9 delivered the fight scene the show had been teasing for years, yet it ended up being a rather tragic moment for Lady Mariko. The last episode before Shōgun’s finale, “Crimson Sky” saw Mariko fulfilling Lord Toranaga’s plan in a mission where death was synonymous with victory. To prove that Ishido was holding important daimyos and ladies in his castle, Mariko publicly confronted the leader of the Regents and ordered him to let her leave Osaka. Upon Ishido’s refusal, Mariko assembled her guards and tried to leave the castle by force.

Although the Shōgun characters have been fighting for power and influence ever since the first episode, the show...

Warning: This article contains Spoilers for Shōgun episode 9.

Lady Mariko dies heroically to expose Ishido's crimes, setting up a high-stakes series finale. Yabushige betrayed Mariko to save himself, orchestrating the attack on Osaka castle. Mariko's death may give Toranaga the opportunity to reduce Ishido's power and finally attack Osaka.

Lady Mariko dies at the end of Shōgun episode 9 in what was by far the saddest and most tragic chapter of the show so far, setting up a high-stakes series finale. Lord Toranaga’s mission to Lady Mariko, which was teased in Shōgun episode 8, was to go to Osaka and essentially make herself into a prisoner. Mariko was to prove that Ishido was keeping hostages by becoming one herself, which would put Ishido in check and force him to either expose himself or free the hostages. Unfortunately, Ishido would rather kill dozens than let his power be threatened.

Although Ishido allowed...

Warning: This article contains Spoilers for Shōgun episode 8.

Lady Mariko has a vital mission: she heading to Osaka on behalf of Toranaga. Toranaga trusted only Mariko with the truth about his surrender. Mariko's history with Ochiba may come into play in Shogun's final episodes.

Lady Mariko has been given a very important mission in Shōgun episode 8 after Lord Toranaga revealed his true plan. Following Toda Hiromatsu’s death at the end of Shōgun episode 8, the show has confirmed that Toranaga does not intend to surrender after all. All of Toranaga’s actions since Nagakado’s death have been part of an elaborate act to make Ishido believe he has given up. The only person Toranaga has trusted with the true nature of his surrender is Mariko, who is now on her way to Osaka on behalf of her lord.

Lady Mariko is one of the most interesting Shōgun characters.

Warning: This article contains Spoilers for Shōgun episode 7.

Nagakado's death was unexpected and gruesome, adding to the show's realism. Saeki's warning to Nagakado foreshadowed the tragic outcome. Lord Toranaga's son was doomed due to his reckless nature.

Nagakado’s death in Shōgun episode 7 was as gruesome as it was surprising, confirming the show’s unpredictability and raising the stakes for the final three episodes of Lord Toranaga’s story. While Shōgun’s latest episode was mainly focused on Toranaga and offered a glimpse at his first battle, it also spent a lot of time with Yoshii Nagakado, Lord Toranaga’s son. Disappointing that his uncle betrayed his father, Nagakado tried to fix things himself to prevent Toranaga from turning himself in.

It is safe to say Nagakado did not inform his father about his plan. With the help of Lady Kiko, who was working as Saeki’s courtesan that night,...

Warning: This article contains Spoilers for Shōgun episode 7.

Toranaga has surrendered and is heading to Osaka, facing a difficult decision amid betrayal and a lack of allies. Blackthorne disagrees with Toranaga's surrender, fearing failure and death without their leader. Toranaga's surrender could be part of a larger plan to win the war with minimal losses.

Lord Toranaga is heading to Osaka to turn himself in after the events of Shōgun episode 7, but his surrender does not mean that Ishido has won the war just yet. While Toranaga’s allies were hoping that Lord Saeki’s army was going to join them in the mission to attack Osaka, Toranaga’s brother was already aligned with Ishido and led them to a trap. Toranaga was informed by his brother that he had to return to Osaka and submit himself to the Council of Regents, which he surprisingly accepted.

Even though Toranaga would...

Lord Toranaga is set to launch the Crimson Sky plan to depose Ishido and the other Regents. Ochiba-no-kata seeks revenge and power, aligning herself with the Regents against Toranaga. Sugiayama's death forces Toranaga to prepare for war against Ochiba and Ishido in Osaka.

Shōgun episode 6 ends with Lord Toranaga ready to launch the Crimson Sky plan now that Ochiba-no-kata and Ishido have made their move. Following her return to Osaka at the end of Shōgun episode 5, Ochiba reminded Ishido she is the one he must answer to, changing the status quo of the show. With Sugiyama dead after refusing to vote to support Ochiba-no-kata, Lord Toranaga, who is based on Tokugawa Ieyasu, had no choice but to prepare his men for war. Toranaga is now heading to Osaka, where he and his men plan to depose the Regents and make him shogun.

Ochiba-no-kata, the only of the Taikō’s consorts to bear him a child,...

Since its premiere on February 27, FX on Hulu’s “Shōgun” has become one of the most popular limited series of this Emmy cycle. Based on James Clavell’s 1975 titular novel, the historical series created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks revolves around an English sailor (Cosmo Jarvis) shipwrecked in Japan at the start of the 17th century in the midst of political upheaval surrounding a powerful daimyō (Hiroyuki Sanada) and a samurai (Anna Sawai) torn between her loyalty and faith. With the series already midway through its run and receiving critical acclaim and awards attention, let’s re-examine NBC’s original 1980 miniseries — which garnered 14 Emmy nominations and three wins –- to determine potential categories for the current program.

Here are the 1981 Emmy nominations and wins for the first “Shōgun” television adaptation:

Best Limited Series (Won)

James Clavell, Executive Producer

Eric Bercovici, Producer

Best Movie/Limited Actor

Richard Chamberlain as John...

Warning: This article contains Spoilers for Shōgun episode 5.

Ochiba-no-kata, the heir's mother, returned to Osaka. Shogun episode 5 featured a major earthquake loosely based on the Keich earthquake from 1605. Mariko's reveal to Blackthorne about her life and wish to commit seppuku strained their relationship.

Shōgun episode 5 brought a new player into the game – the heir’s mother – and revealed more about Lady Mariko’s past as her relationship with John Blackthorne became more complicated. Taking many by surprise, including Lady Mariko, Shōgun's newest episode revealed that Toda Buntaro was not dead. The samurai returned alongside Lord Toranaga, only to find out he would now have to live under the same roof as the Anjin. The tension involving Blackthorne, Mariko, and Buntaro set the tone for Shōgun episode 5, which ended with Toranaga almost dying after a massive earthquake took place.

While Ishido did not take any immediate action over the death of Nebara Josen,...

Warning: This article contains Spoilers for Shōgun episode 4.

Shgun has been compared to Game of Thrones, and while the shows are very different, they do share similarities. Shgun episode 4's gruesome ending proves the show can be as violent as Game of Thrones. Shgun will only get more intense now that the war is inevitable.

Shōgun is the perfect Game of Thrones replacement audiences were waiting for, and this brutal two-minute scene proves it. While Shōgun and Game of Thrones are very different shows with very different premises, it is difficult not to compare FX’s new historical epic with HBO’s game-changing fantasy series. Shōgun is the second TV adaptation of James Clavell’s book of the same name, the first being the record-breaking Shōgun mini-series aired on NBC in 1980.

One of the biggest differences between Shōgun and Game of Thrones is how the former borrows a lot from true events,...

Shogun is currently airing on Hulu, but some viewers are wondering if a second season is in the works. The show's co-creators, Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, spoke about the possibility of another round of episodes in a recent interview with THR.

Starring Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano, Fumi Nikaido, Tokuma Nishioka, Takehiro Hira, Ako, Shinnosuke Abe, Yasunari Takeshima, Hiroto Kanai, Toshi Toda, Hiro Kanagawa, Nestor Carbonell, Yuki Kura, Tommy Bastow, Moeka Hoshi, Yoriko Doguchi, and Yuka Kouri, Shogun is set in 1600 feudal Japan and is based on the novel by James Clavell.

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Shōgun is a historical drama miniseries created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks. The FX series is based on a novel of the same name by James Clavell, it is set in Japan in the year 1600 and it follows the story of two ambitious men Lord Yoshii Toranaga, powerful daimyō, who is being targeted by his political rivals, and John Blackthorne, an English sailor with a mysterious past who might be able of help to him.

Shōgun has already become FX’s biggest Hulu premiere with 9 million views. The historical drama has something for everyone including beautiful cinematography, violence, and a brilliantly written political narrative.

Shōgun – Episode Guide (When Will the New Episodes Air) Credit – FX

Shōgun consists of ten episodes in total. The historical political drama series premiered on Hulu with its two episodes on February 27, with the rest coming out weekly on Tuesday. Check out the full episode...

The premiere of FX’s Shōgun delivered a sizable streaming audience worldwide to go along with solid on-air numbers in the United States.

Over its first six days of release, the limited series’ first episode — based on James Clavell’s best-selling 1975 novel — gathered 9 million streaming views globally on Hulu, Disney+ and Star+ (with “view” defined as the now-standard formula of total viewing time divided by running time). According to Disney, that’s the best worldwide debut to date for a Disney General Entertainment scripted series (i.e., one that doesn’t fall under the Marvel, Star Wars, Disney Branded TV, Pixar or National Geographic banners).

Domestically, the premiere episode of Shōgun also scored the best streaming debut for an FX show on Hulu (with an assist from Disney+), edging out the season two opener of The Bear. Outside the United States, Shōgun topped season one of The Kardashians as the...

The debut of the FX limited series “Shōgun” has proven to be a hit with audiences.

The premiere episodes of the 10-episode series has pulled in 9 million views globally across Hulu, Disney+ and Star+ in its first six days of availability, with a view defined as total stream time divided by runtime.

That is high enough to make it the number one scripted series premiere globally for Disney General Entertainment, beating “The Kardashians” Season 1, and the number one premiere of an FX series on Hulu in the U.S. ahead of “The Bear” Season 2. It should be noted, however, that the “Shōgun” viewership also includes Hulu on Disney+

“Shōgun,” based on the James Clavell novel of the same name, has long been a passion project for FX chief John Landgraf, who originally greenlit the show back in 2018. The show has received strong reviews from critics as well, with Variety‘s...

FX’s Shōgun came out of the gate strong with its streaming debut.

According to Disney, the premiere episode of the limited series amassed 9M views globally across Hulu, Disney+ and Star+ in its first six days on these services. Internationally, this makes Shōgun the No. 1 general entertainment series for the company, surpassing The Kardashians Season 1.

Domestically, Disney says that Shōgun inched ahead of The Bear Season 2 to become the No. 1 FX premiere on its streaming platforms, certainly aided by the fact that FX releases are now also available on Disney+ for Bundle subscribers. The Bear Season 2 didn’t have that luxury.

Disney defines “views” as total stream time divided by runtime, similar to Netflix. The company rarely releases definitive streaming data, which makes Shōgun‘s performance difficult to compare to anything else.

The last time Disney released streaming data, it was for Percy Jackson and the Olympians. That premiere...

Warning: This article contains Spoilers for Shōgun episode 3.

Toranaga fled Osaka by switching places with Lady Kiri. Toranaga resigned to thwart Ishido's plan of impeaching the Lord of Kanto, buying time for his strategy. Toranaga cut a deal with Portuguese merchants to sail away from Osaka on the Black Ship.

Lord Toranaga is playing the long game in Shōgun, but episode 3 has offered more context on what his plan really is. Based on Tokugawa Ieyasu, Yoshii Toranaga has been front and center in FX’s Shōgun. Played by Hiroyuki Sanada, who leads the cast of Shōgun, Toranaga carefully plans every move he makes and is slowly becoming more dangerous to the other regents. Toranaga was essentially a hostage of Ishido in the first two Shōgun episodes, but he has now fled Osaka at the end of episode 3 and is heading to Edo.

Between Lady Kiri’s travel fakeout and the...

Warning: This article contains Spoilers for Shogun episode 2

Lord Kiyama hired an assassin to kill John Blackthorne. The Portuguese and Christian lords see Blackthorne as a threat. Ishido sees Blackthorne as an opportunity for power.

Shōgun episode 2 ends with Lord Toranaga and John Blackthorne fighting an assassin sent after the latter, raising the question of who wants the Anjin dead and why. Blackthorne, the English navigator whose ship washed ashore on an island he had yet to confirm the existence of, elevated the tension amongst the other main Shōgun characters, particularly between Toranaga and Ishido as well as between the Toranaga and the Portuguese priests. After being kept in prison and escaping execution, John was brought back to Toranaga’s castle, setting the main events of FX's Shōgun show motion.

With the help of Mariko, who provided a fair translation to establish communication between the Anjin and Toranaga, John...

FX and Hulu’s debuted new footage from the Shogun limited series during a :30 Super Bowl TV spot and then brought the final – and lengthy – new trailer online. The 10-episode series, based on James Clavell’s bestselling novel, will premiere on February 27, 2024 on Hulu with the release of the first two episodes.

New episodes of the 10-episode season will stream on Tuesdays.

Cosmo Jarvis as John Blackthorne and Anna Sawai as Toda Mariko in ‘Shogun’ (Photo Cr: Katie Yu / FX)

FX offered this detailed description of the plot, cast, and characters:

Shogun is set in Japan in the year 1600, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Producer Hiroyuki Sanada stars as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, who is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him. When a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village, its English pilot, John...

The unlikely hero of FX/Hulu’s new adaptation of Shōgun is… James Clavell’s 1975 novel.

The pervasive perception of the epic tome, nearly 50 years after its publication and nearly as long after its wildly popular NBC television adaptation, is that it’s dated — a colonialist Dances With Samurai that would never be made today, leaving aside how much Shōgun DNA is visible in offerings like Max’s Tokyo Vice and Netflix’s spectacular Blue Eye Samurai.

In truth, read through a modern lens, Clavell’s novel is both a spectacular yarn and as thoroughly well-intentioned and well-researched a story as a popular-skewing book could be in 1975. This is evident in Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo’s fresh take, which is less a reinvention and more a carefully considered excavation of the Clavell text. Although there are very clear shifts in focus and adjustments that reflect an evolved cultural understanding,...

"We must protect Japan against treachery." FX & Hulu have revealed one final official trailer for Shōgun, created by writers Justin Marks & Rachel Kondo. This looks like it's going to be amazingly good! A saga of war, passion, and power set in Feudal Japan. Launching for streaming at the end of this month. From James Clavell's novel, FX’s Shōgun series is set at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found in a nearby fishing village. The series follows the main character of John Blackthorne, a sailor who rises from outsider to samurai, while being used as a pawn in Japanese leader Toranaga's struggle to reach the top. Hiroyuki Sanada stars as Yoshii Toranaga, co-starring with Cosmo Jarvis as Blackthorne, along with a massive ensemble: Tadanobu Asano,...

Updated with Super Bowl spot: FX has unveiled a new extended trailer for Shōgun, its original series adaptation of James Clavell’s bestselling novel, ahead of a 30-second spot the network will air Sunday during Super Bowl Lviii (watch it below). The 10-episode series premieres Tuesday, February 27 on Hulu in the U.S., on Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in all other territories. The premiere will include the first two episodes, followed by a new episode each week. You can watch the new extended trailer above and previously released teaser trailer at the bottom of the post.

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Previously, November 2: FX has finally released its first trailer for Shōgun, its original adaptation of James Clavell’s bestselling novel that was created for television by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks.

The limited...

"My men are eager... to spill blood by you side!" Don't miss this trailer! FX & Hulu have unveiled a full-on, two-minute red band trailer for Shōgun, created by writers Justin Marks & Rachel Kondo. A saga of war, passion, and power set in Feudal Japan. This looks so awesome!! From James Clavell's novel, FX’s Shōgun is set at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found in a nearby fishing village. It follows John Blackthorne, a sailor who rises from outsider to samurai, while being used as a pawn in Japanese leader Toranaga's struggle to reach the top. Hiroyuki Sanada stars as Yoshii Toranaga, co-starring with Cosmo Jarvis as Blackthorne, and a massive ensemble: Tadanobu Asano, Anna Sawai, Yûki Kedôin, Eushin Lee, Tommy Bastow,...

Shōgun is coming soon to Hulu. FX has announced a February premiere date for the limited series with the release of new posters and a trailer.

Starring Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano, Fumi Nikaido, Tokuma Nishioka, Takehiro Hira, Ako, Shinnosuke Abe, Yasunari Takeshima, Hiroto Kanai, Toshi Toda, Hiro Kanagawa, Nestor Carbonell, Yuki Kura, Tommy Bastow, Moeka Hoshi, Yoriko Doguchi, and Yuka Kouri, the series is based on a novel by James Clavell, which tells the story of a sailor shipwrecked in Japan in 1600.

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FX's eagerly anticipated miniseries Shogun will premiere on February 27, 2024.

As reported by Variety, the ten-episode limited series adaptation will debut its first two episodes on the premiere date on Hulu in the United States, Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ in all other territories. Subsequent episodes will drop each week on the streamers, while the FX linear channel will air new episodes once weekly. James Clavell authored the 1975 novel of the same name, the Shogun series adapts. Set in Japan in 1600, the story follows Lord Yoshii Toranaga, who must fight for his life after his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him.

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Draw your sword and prepare to uphold honor because FX‘s Shōgun is ready to reveal its global premiere date. The samurai epic starts on February 27, 2024, bringing the ten-part adaptation of James Clavell’s novel series to fans of historical drama and beyond. Shōgun goes day-and-date worldwide, debuting on Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ in all other territories. The massive series begins with a two-episode premiere and a new episode each week. Fans have anticipated the Shōgun premiere date for months, and now it’s here!

Here’s the official synopsis for Shōgun courtesy of FX:

“FX’s Shōgun, an original adaptation of James Clavell’s bestselling novel, was created for television by Rachel Kondo & Justin Marks. The 10-episode limited series is set in Japan in the year 1600, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Producer Hiroyuki Sanada stars as Lord Yoshii Toranaga...

FX has set the premiere date for the highly-anticipated series adaptation of “Shogun.”

The limited series will debut its first two episodes on Feb. 27, 2024, on Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in all other territories. A new episode will drop each week on the streamers, and the FX linear channel will telecast new episodes once each week.

Based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel of the same name, “Shogun” is set in Japan in the year 1600 and follows Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada), who must fight for his life after his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him.

The official logline reads, “When a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village, its English pilot, John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis), comes bearing secrets that could help Toranaga tip the scales of power and devastate the formidable influence of Blackthorne’s own enemies...

"Death is in our air... and sea and earth. It can come for us at any moment." Damn. FX & Hulu revealed another short new 60-second trailer for the epic historical series Shōgun, created by writers Justin Marks & Rachel Kondo. A saga of war, passion, and power set in Feudal Japan. From James Clavell's novel of the same name, FX’s Shōgun is set at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found in a nearby fishing village. It follows John Blackthorne, a sailor who rises from outsider to samurai, while being used as a pawn in Japanese leader Toranaga's struggle to reach the top of Shogun. Hiroyuki Sanada stars as Yoshii Toranaga, co-starring with Cosmo Jarvis as Blackthorne, and a massive ensemble: Tadanobu Asano,...

It was all the way back in 2018 when FX first announced that they would be adapting "Shōgun," the smash-hit novel from James Clavell that was previously adapted into a 1980 television miniseries. To put it into perspective how long the production has been, the miniseries was announced at the same time as the series adaptation of "What We Do in the Shadows," which is now in its fifth season. Described by the network as "an epic saga of war, passion, and power set in Feudal Japan," it seems wise to start prepping for "Shōgun" to be one of the first big hits of next year. "It's really told from multiple points of view, not just the singularly Western white male point of view," FX CEO John Landgraf said during the announcement. "I agree if you exoticize or fetishize Japanese culture from the Western and male gaze it would not fly. I...

"Life & death are the same. Both can have value & purpose." FX & Hulu have revealed an official trailer for an epic new historical series called Shōgun, created by writers Justin Marks & Rachel Kondo. An epic saga of war, passion, and power set in Feudal Japan. From James Clavell's novel of the same name, FX’s Shōgun is set at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found in a nearby fishing village. Set in the 17th Century, it follows John Blackthorne, a sailor who rises from outsider to samurai, while being used as a pawn in Japanese leader Toranaga's struggle to reach the top of the ruling chain, or Shogun. The novel was previously adapted into a 1980 TV series, now with another fresh update. Hiroyuki Sanada stars as Yoshii Toranaga,...

FX’s long-gestating Shogun series is now targeting a February 2024 premiere on Hulu and FX. The date announcement was accompanied by the first teaser trailer for the 10-episode limited series based on James Clavell’s bestselling novel.

Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks created the series and executive produce, with Marks also guiding the series as showrunner. Additional executive producers include Michaela Clavell, Edward L. McDonnell, and Michael De Luca.

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FX offered this detailed description of the plot, cast, and characters:

Shogun is set in Japan in the year 1600, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Producer Hiroyuki Sanada stars as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, who is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him. When a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village, its English pilot, John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis), comes bearing secrets that...