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Finally! Finally, the franchise is expanding on the first movies mythology, and, oh my God, what an incredible job Hawley has done. THIS is the sequel we have all been waiting for since 1979 and what a joy it must be for a new generation of fans who have never experienced the original movie. A terror-filled combination of cinematography, plot and superb casting has brought Alien (1979) to life in the best way possible, why? Because we all know that "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery." So far, the TV series absolutely screams "Ridley-Scott", and that, by far, is the very best ingredient of all in this new adaptation.

Incredible! As opposed to creating an adaptation "suitable for modern audiences" the production team have concentrated on tried and tested principles of entertainment and historical accuracy. And oh, how wonderful it is to return to a time I once thought gone forever! There is a certain dramatic gravitas to the adaptation that absolutely shines through in the writing, along with the sets (which are fantastic). The cinematography is absolutely masterclass and the geographical environment awe-inspiring. The soundtrack is rich and full of promise. Meanwhile, the quality of acting is superlative and finally, my appreciation and thanks go out to the costume designer who goes above and beyond to interpret 17th century Japan.

Seriously, I cannot recommend Shogun 2024 enough.

Edit. I can't ever remember watching an episode that concluded so soon, and you know why that is? Because the show is so rich in detail, the action utterly in your face and intense dialogue constantly has you re-examining what you thought was going as to have the audience completely engaged.