The BAFTA TV Awards ceremony held on Sunday, hosted by , resulted in the FX series (which is available on Disney+ in the U.K.) being named Best International TV series. This show competed against “The After Party,” “Colin from Accounts,” “Say Nothing,” “True Detective: Night Country,” and “You Are Not Alone: Fighting the Wolfpack.
At present, the Shōgun series boasts an almost flawless 99% Rotten Tomatoes rating and features Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano, Yûki Kedôin, and Akiko Kobyashi in its cast. The initial season of this FX production chronicles the arrival of John Blackthorne (played by Jarvis), also known as the Anjin, on Japan’s coastline. He finds himself entangled in a complex power struggle that he struggles to understand. Eventually, he aligns with Lord Toranga (Sanada), engaging in battles against his political adversaries. Lady Mariko, portrayed by Sawai, functions as Blackthorne’s interpreter.
Shōgun Swept the 2024 Emmys
The 12-episode series, titled “Shogun,” garnered several accolades, such as Sanada receiving the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama and Sawai being recognized as Outstanding Lead Actress. Furthermore, Shogun was awarded the 2024 Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series. Additionally, it claimed the title of Best Drama series at another prestigious awards ceremony, with Sanada taking home the prize for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama.
At the SAG Awards, Sanada and Sawai emerged victorious, and their show was honored with the award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. The TV series is a modern adaptation of the 1975 best-selling novel of the same name penned by author James Clavell.
Shogun (FX)
| Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score | Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score | IMDb Rating |
| 99% | 84% | 8.6/10 |
A Second Season of Shōgun is Coming
Approximately a year since negotiations with Clavell’s estate commenced, it’s been announced that the second season of the historical drama is scheduled to start filming in January 2026. It’s also been confirmed that Sanada and Jarvis will reprise their roles as Lord Toranaga and John Blackthorne for this upcoming season. In addition, they will serve as executive producer and co-executive producer of the series respectively.
The Second Season Will Have a Twist
The makers of “Shogun,” Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, have mentioned that the second season will feature a significant time leap. This new installment in the “Shogun” era is set “a decade after the events of the first season.” It will carry on the historically-inspired tale of these two characters from disparate backgrounds whose destinies are intertwined, as described in the official synopsis of the show.
As a passionate movie critic, I eagerly awaited the continuation of the captivating show from last year. Marks and Kondo hinted at more episodes, leaving us intrigued as many plot points were left hanging in Season 1. Among them, the enigma that our protagonist hasn’t yet fully embraced their title role. Frankly, that’s a challenge that history has presented to numerous storytellers before, but what we lack is the guidance of the brilliant source material moving forward. As Marks put it, “there are no roads where we’re going.
Marks stated, “We believe we’ve got something truly intriguing and unexpected.” Filming for Shogun Season 2 commences in January 2026. You can catch the first season now on Hulu.
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2025-05-11 23:54