The actor and producer compares his own journey on the show to Toranaga’s, where and when he decided to show more emotion, and…
The actor behind Yabushige discusses his journey to joining the show, reuniting with co-star Hiroyuki Sanada, and more. As FX’s epic series, Shōgun, comes…
It’s tiny but essential — just like a droid. Star Wars in my Shōgun? It’s more likely than you think. No, Lord Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada)…
The late-life masterpiece from Kurosawa delivers a sensual overload in its depiction of the carnage of war The first (and only) season of…
The spectacle is human. After nine episodes spent weaving a captivating web of political intrigue, history, and heartbreak powered by delicate character work,…
The creators of the series felt like the Englishman’s seppuku had to go a different way. The creators of the limited series, Shōgun, stayed…
If Shōgun‘s refreshingly unconventional finale confirms anything, it’s the FX epic’s way with words. Battle scenes? There’s no time when the dialogue is tantamount to a feast.…
This show is the Norse equivalent of ‘Shōgun.’ Shōgun just concluded its 10-episode first season and was a huge hit for Hulu. The adaptation based on…
There may not be dragons and White Walkers, but these two shows have more in common than you’d think. A genuine masterclass in…
Matt Smith, who plays the fiery Daemon Targaryen, recalls sustaining a face injury while practicing a fight scene for HBO’s House of the…