‘Shogun’ (2024) air date, plot, full cast and is the FX series worth watching
Show name: ‘Shogun’
Platform: FX
Date of release: 27 February 2024
Country of origin: United States
Genre: Historical drama
Director: Jonathan van Tulleken, Charlotte Brandstrom, Hiromi Kamata
Full cast list: Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano, Hiroto Kanai, Takehiro Hira, Yasunari Takeshima, Fumi Nikaido, Moeka Hoshi
‘Shogun’ will premiere on Tuesday, February 27, on FX in the United States. The series is set to premiere in Japan on Hulu. ‘Shogun’ has been slated for a ten-episode run from February 27 to April 23.
What is the plot of ‘Shogun’?
‘Shogun’ is based on the 1975 novel of the same name by James Clavell. The series will transport viewers to Japan in the year 1600.
‘Shogun’ is an epic period drama, revolving around Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada), who is fighting for his life.
The official synopsis of ‘Shogun’ reads, “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.”
‘Shogun’ main cast
Hiroyuki Sanada
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Hiroyuki Sanada, a famous Japanese actor and martial artist, takes on the role of Lord Yoshii Toranaga. The plot of the series revolves around Lord Yoshii Toranaga.
Hiroyuki Sanada is best known for ‘The Twilight Samurai’, ‘The Last Samurai’, ‘Rush Hour 3’, and ‘Ring’.
Cosmo Jarvis
Cosmo Jarvis takes on the pivotal role of John Blackthorne, one of the three leads on FX's ‘Shogun’.
Jarvis is best known for ‘Lady Macbeth’, ‘Calm with Horses’, and ‘Persuasion’. He has also joined the cast of ‘Alto Knights’, which is set to release in November.
Anna Sawai
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Anna Sawai takes on the role of Lady Mariko in ‘Shogun’. In the series, Lord Yoshii Toranaga and John Blackthorne become linked to Lady Mariko.
Anna Sawai is a famous New Zealand actress, singer and dancer. She is best known as Kiriko in James McTeigue's neo-noir martial arts film ‘Ninja Assassin’.
Is ‘Shogun’ worth watching?
‘Shogun’ is an adaptation of James Clavell's novel of the same name and the cast of the series comprises famous Japanese actors. The costumes, sets, and script seem authentic. The series is definitely worth watching.
‘Shogun’ trailer