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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 daimyō, 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 daimyō, 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:
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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