The Japanese TV series Shogun is a limited historical drama based on James Clavell's 1975 novel. It was adapted into a miniseries in 1980 and is now back with two episodes on February 27, 2024, airing on Hulu and FX. The plot revolves around two men: John Blackthorne, an adventurous English sailor stranded in Japan, and Lord Toranaga, a cunning daimyo fighting against political foes. They're joined by Lady Mariko, a woman with vital skills but shady family connections. Shogun explores fictionalised events inspired by real history, with Blackthorne drawing from William Adams, a British navigator who became a samurai under Tokugawa Ieyasu, Japan's first shogun. This captivating saga spans 10 episodes, released weekly on FX or via Hulu streaming. FX's Shogun to Stream on OTT from This Date.

Shogun Official Trailer

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