The highly anticipated FX samurai miniseries, Shōgun, has officially premiered, and if you’re eager to catch it, here’s how.
You can stream Shōgun exclusively on Hulu. A Hulu subscription or a Disney+ bundle with Hulu will be required to view the series.
What Are the Release Dates for Shōgun Episodes?
The Shōgun miniseries consists of 10 episodes, which were released weekly on both Hulu and FX, starting from February 27 to April 23.
Here’s the breakdown of each episode and its release date:
- Episode 1: “Anjin” – February 27
- Episode 2: “Servants of Two Masters” – February 27
- Episode 3: “Tomorrow is Tomorrow” – March 5
- Episode 4: “The Eightfold Fence” – March 12
- Episode 5: “Broken to the Fist” – March 19
- Episode 6: “Ladies of the Willow World” – March 26
- Episode 7: “A Stick of Time” – April 2
- Episode 8: “The Abyss of Life” – April 9
- Episode 9: “Crimson Sky” – April 16
- Episode 10: “A Dream of a Dream” – April 23
What is Shōgun About?
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.
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.
Who is in the Shōgun Cast?
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:
- Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga
- Cosmo Jarvis as Pilot-Major John Blackthorne
- Anna Sawai as Toda Mariko
- Tadanobu Asano as Kashigi Yabushige
- Takehiro Hira as Ishido Kazunari
- Tommy Bastow as Father Martin Alvito
- Fumi Nikaido as Ochiba No Kata
Will Shōgun Have a Second Season?
Though originally planned as a limited series adapting the entire novel, Shōgun is expected to return for additional seasons.
FX CEO John Landgraf has announced that production for Season 2 is slated to begin in early 2025.
