Shōgun 1980

An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.

  • Poster for Specials

    Specials

    2011

    16 episodes

    Specials of Shōgun premiered on March 14, 2011.

  • Poster for Season 1

    Season 1

    1980

    5 episodes

    Season 1 of Shōgun premiered on September 15, 1980.

    John Blackthorne, an English ship pilot, whose vessel wrecked upon the Japanese coast in the early 17th century is forced to deal with the two most powerful men in Japan in these days. He is thrown in the midst of a war between Toranaga and Ishido, who struggle for the title of Shogun which will give ultimate power to the one who possesses it.