Shōgun
7.7/10
205 votes
September 15, 1980
"A nation of violence, Samurai warriors ... and forbidden love."

Overview

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

Network

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Season 1

Season 1

5 EpisodesAir Date: September 15, 1980

John Blackthorne, an English ship pilot, whose vessel wrecked upon the Japanese coast in the early 17th century is forced to deal with the two most powerful men in Japan in these days. He is thrown in the midst of a war between Toranaga and Ishido, who struggle for the title of Shogun which will give ultimate power to the one who possesses it.