Shogun

FX · 2024–present · 1 Season · 10 Episodes · Ongoing
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Fan Heat

About Shogun

Shogun is set in 1600s Japan during a period of political upheaval as five regents vie for control of the country following the death of the Taiko. When English sailor John Blackthorne is shipwrecked on the shores of Japan, he becomes entangled in the schemes of Lord Yoshii Toranaga, a cunning political leader fighting for his survival against a coalition of rival lords. As Blackthorne navigates an alien culture with the aid of his translator Lady Mariko, the series weaves a tapestry of war, political intrigue, forbidden romance, and clashing civilizations. Based on James Clavell's bestselling 1975 novel, Shogun is a sweeping epic that immerses viewers in feudal Japan with stunning authenticity and emotional depth.

Characters (2)

Shogun

John Blackthorne

Played by Cosmo Jarvis

Season 1 84
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Lady Toda Mariko

Played by Anna Sawai

Season 1 91

Videos

Shogun Official Trailer — FX thumbnail

Shogun Official Trailer — FX

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Shogun Extended Trailer — FX

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? Frequently Asked Questions

Shogun currently has 1 season with 10 episodes on FX. The series premiered on February 27, 2024. Originally planned as a limited series, it was renewed for additional seasons following its critical and commercial success.

Shogun is available on Hulu in the United States and on Disney+ internationally. It is an FX production that premiered with its first two episodes simultaneously.

Yes, Shogun is based on the 1975 bestselling novel by James Clavell. The novel was previously adapted as a television miniseries in 1980 starring Richard Chamberlain. The 2024 FX adaptation is a more faithful and expanded retelling.

Yes, Shogun made television history at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2024, winning a record-breaking 18 Emmy Awards including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor (Hiroyuki Sanada), and Outstanding Lead Actress (Anna Sawai). It set the record for most Emmy wins by a series in a single year.

Shogun is inspired by real historical events and figures from Japan's Sengoku period. Lord Toranaga is based on Tokugawa Ieyasu, and John Blackthorne is based on English navigator William Adams. However, the show is a work of fiction that takes creative liberties with historical events.