This show is without a doubt one of the most compelling, and well made TV shows of 2024.
A brilliant adaptation of the book, and in my opinion, a huge upgrade from the old "Shogun" (1980) show.
Everything about it is excellent, the characters, the plot, the soundtracks, the sets, the raw and accurate portrayal of Japanese culture and history and so much more.
But, there is 1 gripe that I have with the show, and it's the lack of action, and specifically the final battle between the council and Toranaga (the battle of Sekigahara). We waited patiently for it, for many episodes, and..... it doesn't happen.
I don't know why they skipped it. Was it the lack of budget? I don't know but I was slightly disappointed by that.
Other than that I loved it. Especially the last scene between Fuji and Blackthorne. Also the scene where Buntaro and Blackthorne make peace was beautiful.
Yabushige dies sadly, but at least he dies honourably, with a smile on his face.
All in all a solid ending for a solid show.
A brilliant adaptation of the book, and in my opinion, a huge upgrade from the old "Shogun" (1980) show.
Everything about it is excellent, the characters, the plot, the soundtracks, the sets, the raw and accurate portrayal of Japanese culture and history and so much more.
But, there is 1 gripe that I have with the show, and it's the lack of action, and specifically the final battle between the council and Toranaga (the battle of Sekigahara). We waited patiently for it, for many episodes, and..... it doesn't happen.
I don't know why they skipped it. Was it the lack of budget? I don't know but I was slightly disappointed by that.
Other than that I loved it. Especially the last scene between Fuji and Blackthorne. Also the scene where Buntaro and Blackthorne make peace was beautiful.
Yabushige dies sadly, but at least he dies honourably, with a smile on his face.
All in all a solid ending for a solid show.