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The highly anticipated FX samurai miniseries, Shōgun, has officially premiered, and if you’re eager to catch it, here’s how.
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You can stream Shōgun exclusively on Hulu. A Hulu subscription or a Disney+ bundle with Hulu will be required to view the series.
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What Are the Release Dates for Shōgun Episodes?
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The Shōgun miniseries consists of 10 episodes, which were released weekly on both Hulu and FX, starting from February 27 to April 23.
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Here’s the breakdown of each episode and its release date:
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- Episode 1: “Anjin” – February 27
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- Episode 2: “Servants of Two Masters” – February 27
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- Episode 3: “Tomorrow is Tomorrow” – March 5
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- Episode 4: “The Eightfold Fence” – March 12
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- Episode 5: “Broken to the Fist” – March 19
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- Episode 6: “Ladies of the Willow World” – March 26
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- Episode 7: “A Stick of Time” – April 2
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- Episode 8: “The Abyss of Life” – April 9
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- Episode 9: “Crimson Sky” – April 16
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- Episode 10: “A Dream of a Dream” – April 23
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What is Shōgun About?
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Based on James Clavell’s 1975 historical novel, Shōgun is set in the year 1600 and centers around political events in Japan that led to the establishment of the Tokugawa Shōgunate.
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The show explores the fragile peace in a society governed by strict rituals and complex bureaucracy, where power struggles could ignite a new wave of deadly conflicts.
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Who is in the Shōgun Cast?
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The series features a talented cast delivering their performances in both Japanese and English, offering a deep exploration of faith, ambition, and sacrifice. Some of the key cast members include:
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- Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga
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- Cosmo Jarvis as Pilot-Major John Blackthorne
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- Anna Sawai as Toda Mariko
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- Tadanobu Asano as Kashigi Yabushige
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- Takehiro Hira as Ishido Kazunari
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- Tommy Bastow as Father Martin Alvito
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- Fumi Nikaido as Ochiba No Kata
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Will Shōgun Have a Second Season?
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Though originally planned as a limited series adapting the entire novel, Shōgun is expected to return for additional seasons.
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FX CEO John Landgraf has announced that production for Season 2 is slated to begin in early 2026.
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