TV series

Shōgun

Name: Shōgun
Released: 1980
Cast: Richard Chamberlain, Toshirō Mifune, Yoko Shimada, John Rhys-Davies, Damien Thomas

1980· 1 seasonTV-14★ 7.6Ended

A nation of violence, Samurai warriors ... and forbidden love.

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An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.

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E1 Part 1Next upSep 15, 1980 · 144 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
Set in early 17th-century Japan, shipwrecked English navigator John Blackthorne finds intrigue and culture shock in a feudal society that puts a premium on honor. A rival Lord sentences Blackthorne to death.
E2 Part 2Sep 16, 1980 · 91 min · ★ 6.1
Synopsis
After Lord Toronaga rescues Blackthorn from prison, he enlists him as his aide and names him, 'Anjin-san'. Mariko is directed to tutor Anjin-san in the language and customs of Japan.
E3 Part 3Sep 17, 1980 · 90 min · ★ 6.2
Synopsis
Blackthorne and Mariko begin a romance; Toronaga continues to build his army for a battle with Ishido. Anjin-san proves his mettle during an earthquake and is honored by Toranaga for bravery. Mariko's husband Buntaro, arrives in Anjiro.
E4 Part 4Sep 18, 1980 · 88 min · ★ 6.2
Synopsis
Anjin-san's assimilation of Japanese ways is evident in his exemplary conduct. Toranaga decides to return the Erasmus to Anjin-san. Mariko tells Father Alvito of a plot to murder a Christian lord on the Council of Regents.
E5 Part 5Sep 19, 1980 · 139 min · ★ 6.2
Synopsis
Treachery, tragedy and turns of events occur. Toronaga becomes SHOGUN after the defeat of Lord Ishido. Mariko is killed in the final battle at Osaka Castle. Heartbroken, but resolute, Blackthorne begins construction of another ship.