Shōgun (1980)

TV-14

Action & Adventure
Drama
War & Politics

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.

James ClavellCreator

StatusEnded

TypeMiniseries

Original LanguageEnglish

Network

Seasons

Specials

2011 | 16 Episodes

Specials of Shōgun premiered on March 14, 2011

Season 1

1980 | 5 Episodes

Season 1 of Shōgun premiered on 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.