The much-awaited period drama series Shōgun, presented by FX, transports us into the era of medieval Japan. In this period, the samurai were the power be¬arers, and choosing death over disgrace was a common practice. Positioned against a backdrop of political scheming and power contests, the story[…]
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.[…]
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[…]
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[…]