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When a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village, Lord Yoshii Toranaga discovers secrets that could tip the scales of power and devastate his enemies.

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My Rating : 10/10

Episode 1 Recap: “Anjin”

Destinies converge in Japan after a barbarian ship washes ashore in a poor fishing village. Meanwhile, in Osaka, Lord Toranaga finds himself outplayed by his enemies.

Episode 2 Recap: “Servants of Two Masters”

Blackthorne’s arrival in Osaka stirs up a hornet’s nest of rivalries. Mariko is trapped between her cause and her faith when she must translate for the barbarian in Lord Toranaga’s custody.

S1.E3 ∙ Tomorrow Is Tomorrow

After Blackthorne survives a brazen assassination attempt, Toranaga realizes he must ferry his allies out of Osaka or risk certain defeat.

S1.E4 ∙ The Eightfold Fence

Blackthorne and Mariko test their new alliance as they train Toranaga’s gun regiment for war. Yabushige must navigate his past promises to Ishido when an old friend comes to the village.

S1.E5 ∙ Broken to the Fist

Blackthorne and Mariko struggle to contain the secret that could get them both killed. Yabushige searches for the spy who has betrayed his intentions to Lord Toranaga.

S1.E6 ∙ Ladies of the Willow World

Lady Ochiba returns to Osaka in order to accelerate the Regents’ campaign against Toranaga. In Ajiro, Toranaga tests Mariko’s loyalty to his cause.

S1.E7 ∙ A Stick of Time

Outplayed by new alliances in Osaka, Toranaga is forced to carve out a new deal with a long lost family member.

S1.E8 ∙ The Abyss of Life

Toranaga’s defeated clan moves to Edo; Blackthorne must decide who he fights for.

S1.E9 ∙ Crimson Sky

Mariko arrives in Osaka for the fight of her life. Blackthorne and Yabushige scramble to save their own heads as their options dwindle.

S1.E10 ∙ A Dream of a Dream

In the wake of a tragic death, Blackthorne finally considers the true nature of Toranaga’s plan.

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History & Backstory

“SHŌGUN” — Pictured: Hiroyuki Sanada as Yoshii Toranaga. CR: Kurt Iswarienko/FX
“SHŌGUN” — Pictured: Anna Sawai as Toda Mariko. CR: Kurt Iswarienko/FX
“SHŌGUN” — Pictured: Hiroto Kanai as Kashigi Omi. CR: Kurt Iswarienko/FX
“SHŌGUN” — Pictured: Moeka Hoshi as Usami Fuji. CR: Kurt Iswarienko/FX
“SHŌGUN” — Pictured: Hiroyuki Sanada as Yoshii Toranaga. CR: Kurt Iswarienko/FX
“SHŌGUN” — Pictured: Takehiro Hira as Ishido Kazunari. CR: Kurt Iswarienko/FX
“SHŌGUN” — Pictured: Yasunari Takeshima as Muraji. CR: Kurt Iswarienko/FX
“SHOGUN” — “Anjin” — Episode 1 (Airs February 27) Pictured: Hiroyuki Sanada as Yoshii Toranaga. CR: Katie Yu/FX
“SHOGUN” — “Anjin” — Episode 1 (Airs February 27) Pictured (C): Hiroyuki Sanada as Yoshii Toranaga. CR: Katie Yu/FX
“SHOGUN” — “Servants of Two Masters” — Episode 2 (Airs February 27) Pictured: Hiroyuki Sanada as Yoshii Toranaga, Anna Sawai as Toda Mariko. CR: Katie Yu/FX
“SHOGUN” — “Servants of Two Masters” — Episode 2 (Airs February 27) Pictured: Cosmo Jarvis as John Blackthorne. CR: Katie Yu/FX
“SHOGUN” — “Servants of Two Masters” — Episode 2 (Airs February 27) Pictured (C): Tadanobu Asano as Kashigi Yabushige. CR: Katie Yu/FX
“SHOGUN” — “Servants of Two Masters” — Episode 2 (Airs February 27) Pictured (L-R): Cosmo Jarvis as John Blackthorne, Anna Sawai as Toda Mariko. CR: Katie Yu/FX
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