*limited run* Shōgun (2024) Complete First Season | 2x Region-Free (Blu-Rays)

Title: Shōgun (2024)

Genre: Historical Drama, Action, Political Thriller

Alternate Title: Shogun

Plot Synopsis:
In 1600s Japan, as political tensions reach a boiling point, Lord Yoshii Toranaga finds himself the target of a united front of enemies on the Council of Regents. When a mysterious European ship is discovered wrecked in a nearby village, it brings with it an English pilot named John Blackthorne, whose presence threatens to disrupt the balance of power. Amidst internal rivalries, cultural clashes, and impending war, destinies collide in a ruthless battle for supremacy and survival.

Cast and Crew

• Directors: Jonathan van Tulleken, Charlotte Brändström, Takeshi Fukunaga

• Writers: Rachel Kondo, Justin Marks, James Clavell (novel)

• Cast:

  • Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga

  • Cosmo Jarvis as John Blackthorne

  • Anna Sawai as Lady Mariko

  • Tadanobu Asano as Kashigi Yabushige

  • Takehiro Hira as Ishido Kazunari

YouTube Trailer: Shōgun (2024) | Trailer 

IMDb Link: Shōgun (2024)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. theyokohiguchi – ★★★★★
   “An unbelievably beautiful and staggering piece of television. FX’s Shōgun is a brutal, political, compelling, and visually dazzling miniseries that might become one of the best shows of the past decade.”

2. muddymitch – ★★★★★
   “Shōgun is one of the best seasons of television I have seen in years and it will certainly end up being near the top of my favourite shows list of 2024.”

3. ferretz – ★★★★½
   “Set against the intricate backdrop of 1600s Japan, where European religious conflicts begin to seep into the country’s isolation, the series captures a world brimming with political intrigue and samurai warfare.”

4. ronobvious – ★★★★½
   “FX took a bold swing and completely nailed it. You can feel the respect and care taken with every frame. Sanada delivers a magnetic performance.”

5. karsten – ★★★★
   “An epic historical tale told with precision and style. The cinematography and direction are absolutely top-tier. Very few missteps across the board.”

Meta Description:
Experience the gripping tale of power, politics, and cultural collision in Shōgun (2024), a critically acclaimed historical epic set in feudal Japan. Featuring Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis, this FX series blends samurai action and political drama in stunning detail.