In The Service Of The Shogun Book Review
Frederik Cryns brings the history of Shogun to life in this breezy biography of the real John Blackthorne.
Shogun’s Spare Approach To Combat
Shogun’s minimalist use of violence is a step forward for on-screen action.
Shogun Finale Review, Epsiode 10, “A Dream of a Dream”
Shogun comes to an end with an elegiac final episode that subverts expectations and affirms its greatness.
Shogun Episode 9 Review, “Crimson Sky”
Shogun returns with a devastating penultimate episode as the gang returns to Osaka and Mariko finds martyrdom.
Shogun Episode 8 Review, “The Abyss of Life”
Shogun returns with a triumphant 8th episode, and the series regains momentum after tragic losses reveal Toranaga’s ultimate plan at last.
Updates on Shogun, FFVII, House of the Dragon, and Fallout.
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Shogun Episode 7 Review, “A Stick of Time”
Shogun takes a turn for the worst as losses mount and Toranaga’s well-laid plans begin to crumble. Episode 7 review and recap.
Update on Coverage of Shogun and Fallout
A weekly update on our ongoing coverage of Shogun as well as next month’s reviews of Amazon Prime’s Fallout series.
Shogun Episode 6 Review, “The Ladies of the Willow World”
Shogun returns with a women-centric sixth episode as Mariko confronts her obligations while Ochiba amasses power.
Shogun Episode 5 Review, “Broken to the Fist”
Shogun returns in a searing fifth episode of anxiety and anguish as war approaches on the battlefield and at home.
Shogun Episode 4 Review, “The Eightfold Fence”
Shogun’s meditative fourth episode dials back the intrigue in favor of romance, until a shocking conclusion unleashes destruction.
Shogun Episode 2 Review, “Servant of Two Masters”
Shogun’s second episode is even greater than its first, demonstrating the maturity of its script as scheming and violence proliferate.