Shogun

Shogun

1980
Drama, Adventure
TV Mini-Series
Seasons: 1, Episodes: 5 Episode List
John Blackthorne, an English ship pilot, whose vessel wrecked upon the Japanese coast in the early 17th century is forced to deal with the two most powerful men in Japan in these days. He is thrown in the midst of a war between Toranaga and Ishido, who struggle for the title of Shogun which will give ultimate power to the one who possesses it. (imdb)
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Shogun

1980
Drama, Adventure
TV Mini-Series
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Rated 11 Mar 2011
85
83rd
The opening shipwreck scene is incredibly dated and even a little cheesy, but for the most part, I felt the majority of the series was incredibly engaging. As good as Clavell's adaptation proved to be, I feel that an overhaul of the series would be an awesome project for HBO to take on.
Rated 15 Sep 2007
85
91st
Probably one of the best TV miniseries ever.
Rated 07 Dec 2010
80
68th
Pretty damn decent. Drags in parts, but has enough virtues to make up for that. Very much a bestsellerish sort of production, as almost the entire thing is story story story story -- however, this is a good enough story for that approach to work. Consistently intriguing look at 17th-century Japanese culture, and a leading female character that you'd very much like to smooch
Rated 03 Dec 2007
87
88th
Excellent TV mini-series. Chamberlain is fantastic and Mifune is incredible as ever. Essential viewing for any samurai enthusiast.
Rated 23 Mar 2008
94
85th
Who says education isn't fun? You learn a LOT about Japanese history and culture from this while being thoroughly entertained the entire time.
Rated 17 Mar 2010
85
84th
Arigato makarimasen :)
Rated 07 Dec 2010
86
83rd
The full-length version is infinitely better.
Rated 13 Feb 2014
60
63rd
Ripe for an HBO remake.
Rated 23 Apr 2014
85
32nd
Great book and a great movie.
Rated 20 Feb 2019
86
86th
"My master says" :)
Rated 28 Feb 2024
75
85th
Far from perfect but still a great and well-done miniseries.

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