COLLECTION · Series · 1980

Shōgun

Name: Shōgun
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, War
Rating: 7.7

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

Source: TMDB

* 7.7 (237)ActionAdventureDramaWarHong Kong SAR China · Japan

Creators

James Clavell

Countries

Hong Kong SAR China · Japan · United States

Studios

NBC · TOHO · Jardine Matheson · TV Asahi Holdings Corporation · Paramount Television

Age rating

TV-14

Release

15/09/1980

Score

7.7 / 10 (237)

Awards and nominations

Best Edited Episode from a Television Mini-Series
Winner at Golden Globe Awards — Best Television Series – Drama
Winner at Golden Globe Awards — Richard Chamberlain
Winner at Golden Globe Awards — Yoko Shimada
Winner at Golden Globe Awards — Favorite TV Mini-Series
Winner at Primetime Emmy Awards — James Clavell and Eric Bercovici
Nominated at Primetime Emmy Awards — Richard Chamberlain
Nominated at Primetime Emmy Awards — Toshiro Mifune
Nominated at Primetime Emmy Awards — Yoko Shimada
Nominated at Primetime Emmy Awards — Yūki Meguro
Nominated at Primetime Emmy Awards — John Rhys-Davies
Nominated at Primetime Emmy Awards — Jerry London (for "Episode 5")

Where to watch

Buy

Seasons and episodes

Specials

16 episodes · 2011

Episode 1. The Making of Shogun

2011-03-14 · 5 min

No synopsis

Episode 2. The Samurai

2011-03-14 · 6 min

No synopsis

Episode 3. The Tea Ceremony

2011-03-14 · 4 min

No synopsis

Episode 4. The Geisha

2011-03-14 · 5 min

No synopsis

Episode 5. Shogun Makes History

2011-03-21 · 6 min

No synopsis

Episode 6. Cultures Collide

2011-03-28 · 10 min

No synopsis

Episode 7. The Erasmus and The Galley

2011-04-04 · 8 min

No synopsis

Episode 8. The Blockade

2011-04-11 · 4 min

No synopsis

Episode 9. Escape from Osaka Castle

2011-04-18 · 2 min

No synopsis

Episode 10. Controversy

2011-04-25 · 4 min

No synopsis

Episode 11. The Earthquake

2011-05-02 · 5 min

No synopsis

Episode 12. Nagashima

2011-05-09 · 3 min

No synopsis

Episode 13. The Cast

2011-05-16 · 18 min

No synopsis

Episode 14. The Art of Shogun

2011-05-23 · 3 min

No synopsis

Episode 15. Toho Studios

2011-05-30 · 6 min

No synopsis

Episode 16. Post Production

2011-06-06 · 4 min

No synopsis

Miniseries

5 episodes · 1980

John Blackthorne, an English ship pilot, whose vessel wrecked upon the Japanese coast in the early 17th century is forced to deal with the two most powerful men in Japan in these days. He is thrown in the midst of a war between Toranaga and Ishido, who struggle for the title of Shogun which will give ultimate power to the one who possesses it.

Episode 1. Part 1

1980-09-15 · 144 min

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.

Episode 2. Part 2

1980-09-16 · 91 min

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.

Episode 3. Part 3

1980-09-17 · 90 min

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.

Episode 4. Part 4

1980-09-18 · 88 min

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.

Episode 5. Part 5

1980-09-19 · 139 min

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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