WhenShogunfirstpremiered to rave reviewsin February 2024, it was clear that the epic drama was a must-see series.
But its place in television history has been cemented by its dominance in the awards arena.
The series follows three characters whose lives intersect in the backdrop of 1600s Japan.
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Toranaga is frequently unsure of whom to trust, but he remains a steadfast and cunning ruler.
‘Shogun’ won HOW many awards?
However,the actors are what makes the series a true standout.
Sawai effortlessly plays Mariko with a quiet fierceness and all-encompassing sadness.
But Sawai is not the only extremely talented member of the ensemble.
Sanada’s performance is award-winning because of his ability to pull off the perfect balance of steeliness and empathy.
If you don’t believe it, just ask all those Emmy and Golden Globe voters.
