Shōgun- An Japanese Epic

Shōgun

I recently watched a series on Disney+ Hotstar named 'Shōgun', a Japanese word that translates to chief military commander. A Japanese masterpiece full of drama, action, and thriller. It is based on a novel of the same name written by British novelist James Clavell. The series was extensively shot in Canada and the United Kingdom, but the majority of the cast was Japanese. The set designer and background artists did impeccable work in creating the Japanese-style homes, interiors, and castles. The series is set in the 1600s, when Japan was a monarchy. The color tone, music, costumes, and background were blended very well to give an authentic Japanese feel to the audience. Although the series is mainly shot in Japanese, the smooth presentation and simplicity hold the viewer to the screen till the end. In simple words, the story of the show revolves around two different people with their own purposes: a sailor who ends up being shipwrecked in Japan, and a king who has to save his city and the heir from the powerful magnates of the country. Internal politics, wars, love, and emotion—all of these genres have been added to give an extra touch to the show to make it epic. All actors and actresses lived their characters and gave their 100 percent on the screen. Although there are some flaws in the show, like that some episodes might feel stretchy, there is no flash on the backstory of the sailor who ended up being in Japan after his ship was wrecked, and some characters have been used as fillers with no importance in the story. Finally, the show provides us with glimpses into the life of the samurai, depicts bloody battles for the crown, and illustrates how religion and caste distinguish society.

 

The makers of the show have confirmed that the next two seasons are in development and will be released in 2025. 

Final Thoughts- 

A time worthy show with emotion, drama, and action. The show also contain some brutal scenes.

Thank You, 

Sarthak P. Khode 😊

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