An adaptation of James Clavell's bestselling novel.
In 1600 Japan, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him. When a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village, its English pilot, John Blackthorne, bring secrets that could help Toranaga tip the scales of power and devastate the formidable influence of Blackthorne's own enemies - the Jesuit priests and Portuguese merchants.
Adapted from James Clavell's bestselling novel.
Comments (7)
03/14/26 at 11:17pm
So much better than expected from a remake. The only thing better in the original 1980 series is Richard Chamberlain.
Then they had the gimmick of not translating the Japanese, so the audience would better understand how the protagonist was experiencing all this. Now they subtitled it all. I like this a lot more. By far the best historical series of the '20s as far as I am concerned. As for those who haven't seen it: why comment? Nobody cares. Really, nobody.
Then they had the gimmick of not translating the Japanese, so the audience would better understand how the protagonist was experiencing all this. Now they subtitled it all. I like this a lot more. By far the best historical series of the '20s as far as I am concerned. As for those who haven't seen it: why comment? Nobody cares. Really, nobody.
09/24/24 at 03:22am
It would be better if all the dialog wasn't in Japanese. Have to stare at the screen to read the subtitles. One seasom would be enough for me.
05/19/24 at 01:50pm
Okay, since my comment seasons 2 and 3 appears to be greenlighted. Not sure how this will fare, but I really hope they get it right!
04/29/24 at 06:06pm
Worth seeing it. It would be nice to have a 2nd season, but since there would be no books to base it on, let's leave it on just 1 season
03/07/24 at 05:26am
I'm liking this so far.
02/27/24 at 06:41pm
I'm interested in seeing this, I have the original 1980s series on dvd. That version was amazing, hope this one is as well!
02/27/24 at 01:29am
The imperial ruler is the good guy against supposed evil priests and capitalists? A mysterious British pirate pilot drops in to give the upper hand to the dubious good Lord? Maybe I should watch the preview but I'm thinking not.
