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
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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 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 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