Shogun (2024), on Disney+ / Star / FX / Hulu

Shogun (2024), on Disney+ / Star / FX / Hulu

A remarkable re-imaging of the epic 1980 adventure, across Feudal Japan in the 1600s…

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Overview:

AppFlicks JoulePepper Rating: 4/5 Hot!

Brief Summary: In the heart of feudal Japan, two ambitious men collide, and a mysterious female samurai holds the key. John Blackthorne, an English sailor shipwrecked in Japan, faces a culture that will redefine him. Lord Toranaga, a shrewd daimyƍ, navigates dangerous political rivals. And Lady Mariko, skilled yet dishonored, must prove her value and loyalty.

Synopsis:

“In a land of honor and intrigue, John Blackthorne, an English sailor, finds himself shipwrecked in Japan. As he adapts to this unfamiliar culture, he encounters Lord Toranaga, a powerful daimyƍ, and Lady Mariko, whose family ties are both invaluable and dishonorable.”

Details:

Title: Shogun (2024)

Format: TV Series

Genre: Historical Drama

Sub-Genre: Epic Adventure

Studio: FX Productions

Release Format: Streaming on FX / Star / Disney+

Release Date: February 27, 2024

Runtime: 55–70 minutes per episode

Mid Credit Scene: Unknown

End Credit Scene: Unknown

Cast & Crew:

Director: Rachel Kondo, Justin Marks

Writer: Based on James Clavell’s novel

Starring:

Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga

Cosmo Jarvis as Pilot-Major John Blackthorne

Anna Sawai as Toda Mariko

Tadanobu Asano as Kashigi Yabushige

Takehiro Hira as Ishido Kazunari

Tommy Bastow as Father Martin Alvito

Fumi Nikaido as Ochiba No Kata

Critical Review Summary:

Critics have praised Shogun for its captivating storytelling and authentic portrayal of feudal Japan. The clash of cultures and intricate character dynamics make it a must-watch.

Audience Review Summary:

Audience reviews echo the critical acclaim, celebrating the series’ rich historical context and compelling characters. Fans are eagerly awaiting each new episode.

Trailer:

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AppFlicks Exclusive Review:

Have you watched Shogun yet? If so, share your thoughts on its direction, cast and themes in the comments below.  I caught the first two episodes this week and thought they were fantastic. While I never read James Clavell’s novel, I did watch the 1980 mini-series and have so-far, found this modern re-telling, fascinating.

If I have just one complaint, it would be for the on-screen, subtitle translation of Japanese into English to stop! While the use of subtitles was fine for the initial scenes to portray the, “stranger, in a strange land” aspect, the rapid reading, gets old, quickly!

As it is 2024, I have a feeling this was ONLY done to comply with some Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) mandate. However, this is ironic, as whenever the Caucasian characters, such as John Blackthorne and  Father Martin Alvito are supposedly speaking in “Portuguese” the dialogue is heard as “English” from my soundbar, therefore, the same can and should be done for when the Asian characters are speaking in their native tongue of “Japanese” as well.

While I have no issue following the story via subtitles, having to focus on reading them, really takes-away, for me at least, from watching the actual, on-screen drama, action and emotion of the characters, as it unfolds.

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I look forward to your JoulePepper rating of Shogun (2024), and would love to read your comments in the JouleView section below. Based on the above information and my own analysis, I give this streaming series 4 out of 5 JoulePeppers – it’s Mostly Hot! You will likely find me live streaming every Tuesday night over the next 8 weeks.

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