Shogun

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

1980 HD 139min TV-14 United States English

James Clavell Richard Chamberlain Toshirō Mifune Yoko Shimada John Rhys-Davies Alan Badel Frankie Sakai Vladek Sheybal Yûki Meguro Michael Hordern

Adventure Drama

miniseries period drama japan samurai 17th century asia sengoku period

S1E1 - Part 1 1980-09-15

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.

S1E2 - Part 2 1980-09-16

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.

S1E3 - Part 3 1980-09-17

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. Marikos husband Buntaro, arrives in Anjiro.

S1E4 - Part 4 1980-09-18

Anjin-sans 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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