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Shōgun
A nation of violence, Samurai warriors ... and forbidden love.
1980 · 1 season · — · ★ 7.7
An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.
Start from S1E1 · Part 1
Official trailer
Episodes
E11. Part 1
1980 · 2h 24m · ★ 7.0
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.
E22. Part 2
1980 · 1h 31m · ★ 6.1
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.
E33. Part 3
1980 · 1h 30m · ★ 6.1
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.
Cast
Richard Chamberlain
Pilot-Major John Blackthorne / Anjin-san
Toshirō Mifune
Lord Yoshi Toranaga
Yoko Shimada
Lady Toda Buntaro - Mariko
John Rhys-Davies
Vasco Rodrigues
Damien Thomas
Father Alvito
Frankie Sakai
Yabu
