Limited Series – Shōgun

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Jeremy F Truly one of the best written, scripted, acted, and filmed shows I have ever seen. The details and the performances in this show are incredible and have me falling in love with fuedal-era Japan as a setting. I feel like this era and location is so underutilized in films and television and this show makes me want to see more of it. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/14/25 Full Review Jafar B Shōgun isn’t just a historical drama—it’s a meditation on honor, longing, and the quiet fire of restraint. While the men wield swords and shape empires, it’s Lady Toda Mariko who holds the soul of the story. Mariko is not merely beautiful—she’s transcendent. Her allure isn’t in seduction, but in presence. She moves with grace, speaks with precision, and carries a depth that makes every glance feel like a secret. She’s wrapped in ritual and loyalty, but her eyes betray a hunger for something more—freedom, truth, love. When she loves, it’s not reckless—it’s deliberate, dangerous, and unforgettable. Her connection with Blackthorne isn’t just romantic—it’s elemental. Their bond defies politics and culture, unfolding with the tension of two souls who recognize each other across impossible divides. Every touch, every word, every moment between them feels charged—not with spectacle, but with meaning. Mariko doesn’t perform. She commands. And in a world built on silence and sacrifice, she becomes the most unforgettable figure—not because she breaks the rules, but because she makes breaking them feel sacred. Shōgun understands that true allure isn’t loud—it’s reverent. And in Mariko, it gives us a woman who doesn’t just captivate—she elevates. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/18/25 Full Review Kev N. Read the book this summer, which is one of the best books I’ve read. Then proceeded to watch the series. The show does masterful work of maintaining the authenticity of the novel. Excellent production. The acting was next-level. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/30/25 Full Review Sergen B. Amazing show hope they don’t screw up with the upcoming season(s) Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/23/25 Full Review Gunnar R While a great production and a very good effort, I can simply not bring myself to like this anywhere near as much as the old mini series that had a unbeatable cast and was actually filmed in Japan. In comparison this version feels bland and even though the production value is high the emotional impact is low for me. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/15/25 Full Review Tom F. A little anticlimactic I thought, but the dialogue had my full undivided attention. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/14/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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