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Shōgun

1980 Ended

7.6/10 248 votes

Action & AdventureDramaWar & Politics

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

Created by:: James Clavell
Cast:: Richard Chamberlain, Toshirō Mifune, Yoko Shimada, John Rhys-Davies
Language:: English
Country:: Hong Kong, Japan, United States of America
Network:: NBC

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Seasons

2 available

Miniseries

Episodes

Episode 4 selected

E01

Episode 1

★ 7.0

Part 1

1980-09-15 · 144m

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.

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E02

Episode 2

★ 6.1

Part 2

1980-09-16 · 91m

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.

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E03

Episode 3

★ 6.2

Part 3

1980-09-17 · 90m

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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E04

Episode 4

★ 6.2

Part 4

1980-09-18 · 88m

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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E05

Episode 5

★ 6.3

Part 5

1980-09-19 · 139m

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.

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