Shōgun (S01E01-02)

FX's long awaited and well promoted adaptation of Shōgun is finally out. Taking us into the tumultuous world of 1600 Japan, the series opens against the backdrop of European religious wars. John Blackthorne, an English navigator who finds himself and his crew imprisoned upon their arrival in Japan. With Spain and Portugal dominating foreign relations, Blackthorne ends up holding unexpected significance in the local power dynamics. Amidst the political fragmentation, the fate of Lo...