FX has finally premiered one of 2024’s most anticipated TV shows. This is none other than Shōgun, a story based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel of the same name. It consists of 10 episodes, with the first two already aired to set the stage for a very cerebral story in the 1600s in Japan.Shōgun focuses on Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, the Lord of Edo who becomes embroiled in a political scandal. Along with four others on the Council of Regents, he is tasked with keeping peace in Japan after the death of their ruler, the Taiko. Their job is to oversee the nation, ensure no civil wars occur and that when the heir reaches 16 years of age, he can run the place. Interestingly, as much as Toranaga is set up as a pivotal player, the linchpin is someone based on a real-life sailor: William Adams.Adams’ ship was the only vessel in the expedition that left Holland that braved bad weather and reached their intended destination. The Japanese, however, were suspicious and while they took the men in, they came off quite selective as to who they would send back to continue building diplomatic links. Adams and his second mate, Jan Joosten were forced to remain in Japan, but in time, they became part of the culture. They transformed into the land’s first Western samurai, with Adams advising the Lord who Toranaga is based on: Tokugawa Ieyasu.
FX has finally premiered one of 2024’s most anticipated TV shows. This is none other than Shōgun, a story based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel of the same name. It consists of 10 episodes, with the first two already aired to set the stage for a very cerebral story in the 1600s in Japan.
Shōgun focuses on Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, the Lord of Edo who becomes embroiled in a political scandal. Along with four others on the Council of Regents, he is tasked with keeping peace in Japan after the death of their ruler, the Taiko. Their job is to oversee the nation, ensure no civil wars occur and that when the heir reaches 16 years of age, he can run the place. Interestingly, as much as Toranaga is set up as a pivotal player, the linchpin is someone based on a real-life sailor: William Adams.
Adams’ ship was the only vessel in the expedition that left Holland that braved bad weather and reached their intended destination. The Japanese, however, were suspicious and while they took the men in, they came off quite selective as to who they would send back to continue building diplomatic links. Adams and his second mate, Jan Joosten were forced to remain in Japan, but in time, they became part of the culture. They transformed into the land’s first Western samurai, with Adams advising the Lord who Toranaga is based on: Tokugawa Ieyasu.
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