Shōgun

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Shōgun

An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.

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About Shōgun

An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.

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Release Year

1980

TMDB Rating

7.7

Available Sources

20

Watch Path

/tv/sh-gun-13862

Seasons & Episodes

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1 seasons available

Miniseries

5 episodes | 1980-09-15

John Blackthorne, an English ship pilot, whose vessel wrecked upon the Japanese coast in the early 17th century is forced to deal with the two most powerful men in Japan in these days. He is thrown in the midst of a war between Toranaga...

Miniseries Part 1E1

Part 1

Episode 1
144 min1980-09-15TMDB 7.0

Set in early 17th-century Japan, shipwrecked English navigator John Blackthorne finds intrigue and culture shock in a feudal society that puts a premium on honor. A rival Lord sentences Blackthorne to death.

Miniseries Part 2E2

Part 2

Episode 2
91 min1980-09-16TMDB 6.1

After Lord Toronaga rescues Blackthorn from prison, he enlists him as his aide and names him, 'Anjin-san'. Mariko is directed to tutor Anjin-san in the language and customs of Japan.

Miniseries Part 3E3

Part 3

Episode 3
90 min1980-09-17TMDB 6.1

Blackthorne and Mariko begin a romance; Toronaga continues to build his army for a battle with Ishido. Anjin-san proves his mettle during an earthquake and is honored by Toranaga for bravery. Mariko's husband Buntaro, arrives in Anjiro.

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Part 4

Episode 4
88 min1980-09-18TMDB 6.1

Anjin-san's assimilation of Japanese ways is evident in his exemplary conduct. Toranaga decides to return the Erasmus to Anjin-san. Mariko tells Father Alvito of a plot to murder a Christian lord on the Council of Regents.

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Part 5

Episode 5
139 min1980-09-19TMDB 6.3

Treachery, tragedy and turns of events occur. Toronaga becomes SHOGUN after the defeat of Lord Ishido. Mariko is killed in the final battle at Osaka Castle. Heartbroken, but resolute, Blackthorne begins construction of another ship.