Though the year is still relatively young,Shogunlooks like an early front-runner for the next Emmy Awards season.
These elements are only heightened by a wide array of well-written characters portrayed by an excellent ensemble cast.
The seeds of dissent are sown early inShogun, with Toronaga consistently being at odds with his fellow regents.
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Before his leading role inShogun, Jarvis had supporting roles inPeaky BlindersandRaised by Wolves.
Mariko is married to Toda Hirokatsu (Shinnosuke Abe), otherwise known as Buntaro.
While he’s a talented samurai in his own right, Buntaro treats Mariko rather abusively.
When a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village, Lord Yoshii Toranaga discovers secrets that could tip the scales of power and devastate his enemies.
It isn’t long beforea whirlwind romance is sparked between the two.
Lord Kashigi Yabushige is one of the first people that John Blackthorne meetswhen he becomes marooned on the island.
Thus, Usami’s husband and her newborn child are executed.
She is later assigned to John Blackthorne as his personal servant and consort.
He repeatedly scolds and ridicules Mariko, viewing her more as a servant than a significant other.
This quicklyputs him at odds with John Blackthorne, who has grown more than a little attached to Mariko.
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Shogunis available to stream on Hulu.
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