A Dream Of A Dream – As the finale of Shogun begins, an old Blackthorne is sick in bed while two children look at his sword. John admits the sword was given to him by a savage. In the past, Yabushige (Tadanobu Asano) wakes up Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis). Once Blackthorne gets up, he finds that… Continue reading Shogun Season 1 Finale Episode 10 Recap
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Shogun Season 1 Episode 9 Recap
Crimson Sky – As the ninth episode of Shogun begins, Mariko walks through the snow in the Shonai Region 14 years ago. Once she is brought back, there are discussions about Toda Mariko (Anna Sawai) attempting to escape three times. Father Martin Alvito (Tommy Bastow) believes she is too young to be this sad. He… Continue reading Shogun Season 1 Episode 9 Recap
Shogun Season 1 Episode 8 Recap
The Abyss of Life – As this episode of Shogun begins, Yabushige (Tadanobu Asano) talks about Nagakado’s death with Omi (Hiroto Kanai) listening. Toda Mariko (Anna Sawai) tells John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) where they’re going and how Toranaga will mourn. Blackthorne tells Toranaga he is sorry for his loss. Mariko gives Blackthorne his logbook back… Continue reading Shogun Season 1 Episode 8 Recap
Shogun Season 1 Episode 7 Recap
A Stick Of Time – As the seventh episode of Shogun begins, the soldiers declare that the war is over and Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) has won. The scenes are from Toranaga’s first battle 46 years ago. His enemy surrenders and asks him to tell his scribes that Mizoguchi fought with honor. He claims it… Continue reading Shogun Season 1 Episode 7 Recap
Shogun Season 1 Episode 6 Recap
Ladies Of The Willow World – As this episode begins, viewers are taken to Azuchi Castle 22 years ago. A young Mariko is introduced as the daughter of Akechi Jinsai and the new vassal. One day, she watches as Akechi Jinsai gets upset and nearly lashes out. Once they realize she is there, she is… Continue reading Shogun Season 1 Episode 6 Recap
Shogun Season 1 Episode 5 Recap
Broken To The Fist – As the fifth episode of Shogun begins, commoners clean up the corpses when they hear an army approaching. Yoshii Nagakado (Yuki Kura) tells Yabushige (Tadanobu Asano) that his father has returned. Toda Mariko (Anna Sawai) is shocked to learn that her husband, Buntaro (Shinnosuke Abe) is still alive. They expect… Continue reading Shogun Season 1 Episode 5 Recap
Shogun Season 1 Episode 4 Recap
The Eightfold Fence – As this episode of Shogun begins, Kashigi Omi (Hiroto Kanai) receives a message from Osaka. They learn that Lord Yabushige is coming to the village with a guest, Yoshii Toranaga. Usami Fuji (Moeka Hoshi) asks Toda Mariko (Anna Sawai) to remove this sentence from her head. Mariko reminds her that the… Continue reading Shogun Season 1 Episode 4 Recap
Shogun Season 1 Episode 3 Recap
Tomorrow Is Tomorrow – As the third episode of Shogun begins, Yabushige (Tadanobu Asano) believes it is their best will yet. He wonders if it’ll really be today. Yabu goes to Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) who asks if he heard about the attack last night. They begin talking about the society of the Amida. Yabu… Continue reading Shogun Season 1 Episode 3 Recap
Shogun Season 1 Episode 2 Recap
Servants Of Two Masters – As the second episode of Shogun begins, Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) is in Osaka one year ago. Yaechiyo speaks to Taiko before he passes. Toda Mariko argues with the Father about the child receiving the Sacrament. Toranaga sits with Taiko who says there was a time when Ochiba could’ve married him.… Continue reading Shogun Season 1 Episode 2 Recap
Shogun Season 1 Episode 1 Recap
Anjin – As the opening episode of Shogun begins, the year is 1600. For decades, Portuguese Catholics have profited from trade in Japan. They have kept its whereabouts hidden from their sworn enemies, the European Protestants. In Osaka, the reigning Taiko has died leaving an heir too young to rule. Five warrior lords are trapped… Continue reading Shogun Season 1 Episode 1 Recap