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Shogun

Set in the 17th Century, the story is told from the perspective of British hero 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. Use this page to compare tone, genre fit (Adventure, Drama, History), first airing in 2024, and whether this series is worth starting now.

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Story of Shogun

Set in the 17th Century, the story is told from the perspective of British hero 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.

Use this page to compare tone, genre fit (Adventure, Drama, History), first airing in 2024, and whether this series is worth starting now.

Title facts

  • Type Series
  • Release year 2024
  • Released 27 Feb 2024
  • Content rating TV-MA
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.6/10 from 240,464 votes
  • Genres Action, Adventure, Drama, History
  • Languages Japanese, English
  • Countries United States
  • Seasons 1 season

Cast

Cosmo Jarvis, Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai

Direction and writing

Written by: James Clavell (based on the novel by)

Awards and recognition

Won 18 Primetime Emmys. 92 wins & 76 nominations total

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