Why It Ranks
The most beautiful show ever produced.
Score Breakdown
The Review
Shogun is the most visually magnificent drama in television history. The FX adaptation of James Clavell's novel about an English navigator in feudal Japan is a ten-episode masterpiece of political intrigue, cultural collision, and breathtaking cinematography. Hiroyuki Sanada's Lord Toranaga and Anna Sawai's Lady Mariko are two of the finest performances in recent television. The show swept the Emmys.
Fun Fact
Hiroyuki Sanada served as a producer and cultural advisor, insisting on historical accuracy in costumes, sets, and dialogue that elevated the show far beyond typical Western depictions of Japan.
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