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The Forbidden Love Story in Shogun Explored: Is there any romance in the show?

FX’s Shogun has been getting all the hype for its political plot, large production scale, and good characterization. However, we haven’t been talking much about the romance in the series. Although Shogun is not solely a romantic series, its treatment of romantic relationships has much to discuss.[…]

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Shogun 2024: Is it a Remake, An Adaptation or an Original Take?

The new FX series has been getting rave reviews everywhere, with many comparing the show to classics such as Game of Thrones. The series shares its name with the 1980 miniseries based on the same source material. The plot is set in the 1600s and follows British explorer John Blackthorne’s arrival[…]

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Shogun: Anna Sawai’s Lady Mariko’s Real-Life Connection Explained

Anna Sawai plays Lady Toda Mariko in a TV series titled Shōgun, an adaptation of James Clavell’s novel of the same name. The show depicts feudal Japan in 1600, focusing on opposing forces striving for power. At the heart of the conflict is John Blackthorne, an Englishman who becomes a game-change[…]

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How FX’s Shogun Reimagines the Classic Novel and Miniseries

The new FX series Shogun shares its name with a popular 1980 miniseries and a book inspired by real-life events. Therefore, viewers have been confused about whether the show is based on the book or a remake. Shogun opened to rave reviews and was compared to classics like Game of Thrones. The stor[…]