Shogun has wrapped me up in a tight bow of awesomeness. I love this series and fully plan on picking up the book to read as well. I apologize for not posting as much as I'm trying to find what works best with my health, enjoyment and attention span. This is a Lost and Found of sorts as I don't really hear that many people talking about it. I hope you check out the series and enjoy what is a truly great piece of television. If you haven't, please check out my new channel with Pop Tot. We are having a blast reviewing Lost and Found films that range from total disasters to movies that needed just a little more love. Hope to see you guys on the next one! - Mr. Tot

Why is this video got so few views, Shogun is an amazing series

I love this show so much! It's perfect so far! Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis, and Anna Sawai are amazing as Toranaga, Blackthorne, and Mariko. My favorite bites are when Blackthorne and Toranaga are on screen together. They have such fantastic chemistry. This show will win Emmys.

@NaterTot

3 ай бұрын

If it doesn’t, something is wrong. The competition would have to be insane for it to not win big awards, especially in production design.

Who *isn’t watching? Just about everyone I know is watching, discussing and can’t for the turn of midnight on Tuesdays. So good. Ashame only 2 eps remain.

@NaterTot

3 ай бұрын

I cannot say the same for me. I don’t know anyone else watching this, unfortunately. Viewership numbers are strong but I’ll take any excuse to talk about this show

Great show and analysis. Small correction aroun 2:20. Is not the emperor who dies, but the previous unifier/taiko, based on Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

@NaterTot

3 ай бұрын

You’re absolutely correct! Thank you for the correction

Hiroyuki Sanada is the only one I can see playing the titular character besides Toshiro Mifume. They both draw you in and draw you into the intriguing machinations of Yoshi Torunaga

@NaterTot

3 ай бұрын

Agreed. I’m versed well with Sanada but this made me want to dive full in. The man steals every scene by a mile he is in. The talent is unbelievable.

More of a Shogun of Thrones or that one Tom cruise samurai movie?

@NaterTot

3 ай бұрын

I'd say it definitely leans into the Shogun of Thrones. Not in terms of violence or over the top, but how the subject material is. I feel like Game of Thrones requires a bit of a whiteboard and some notes. Shogun, the first episode felt like that just a bit. Of course, the language difference doesn't help (but as someone who has subtitles ALWAYS on, it doesn't bother me). After the first episode, everything connects.

@sofarsogood9578

3 ай бұрын

I would agree with Nater. More Shogun of Thrones, especially season 1 of GOT where you understand the chatacters and motivations but dont have as many as families as GOT in the Shogun.

@sofarsogood9578

3 ай бұрын

What is interesting is that Tom Cruise's movie happens at the other end of this show. Its around the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate (Toranaga's character) when the Emperor Menji took back control from the Samurais and opened the country to foreigners again. Tom Cruise fights for the last samurais trying to keep their style of life.

@tayduatrinhcoi

3 ай бұрын

It's an upgrade from Game of Thrones. Very meticulously researched and full of subtleties.

I love this series as well. I do wish however that they had allowed at least 16 episodes. It feels rushed and because of this rush, some key character developement is sorely lacking. But over all, this will become one of my favorite limited series. I will rewatch this one.

@NaterTot

3 ай бұрын

The irony in this is a lot of people feel it is too slow. I’d be totally okay with more episodes anyway as the world building is so engaging and I love the characters.

@farmgirlrebel1333

3 ай бұрын

@@NaterTot ​ @NaterTot I don't find it slow at all, as it is very engaging in plot and character developement. My "payoffs" can wait as long as the story is excellent. For me this is excellent with some kwibbles about cutting it too short and thereby truncating some of the character archs

Yo! Didn't expect this show for a video but I've been very interested in Shogun!

@NaterTot

3 ай бұрын

Trailer hooked me for sure. I saw a few reviews praising it as an epic masterpiece. I bought in. First episode was 'good' but then after that everything became 'great'. I'll really miss it when it is over.

only one season😢

Its one of the most popular shows, so the title is a bit misleading

Just a small thing, the Taikō was not the Emperor. The Emperor is still alive and well in Kyoto, wielding very little power. The Taikō was a sort of regent for life. This is very relevant in the climax of the book (I'm not sure if the Emperor is going to appear in the show as well, but just in case).

@NaterTot

3 ай бұрын

You’re absolutely correct! I made the adjustment in the comments when someone stated the same. Definitely my fault on that.

This is the best incarnation of _Shogun_ so far! Most westerners will not appreciate or understand the many-layered omote vs. ura nuances of Japanese culture, and particularly the Japanese martial arts - since the shogun is the foremost bushi / samurai / martial artist of Japan - masterfully woven into the screenwriting and character portrayals. It’s so good!

I am not watching this series because it is only on Disney in Canada, and I am not subscribing to one more channel. I would love to see it I would rent it. I actually own the original miniseries.🇨🇦

Love this show!!!

Show is great. Every episode, I think, this show is slow, why do the characters do this or that. But the next week, I'm wondering and waiting to see what happens next. That's rare.

Who is Jack Blackthorn? 😅

Shogun is a mini series? now I'm even more interested. Less of a commitment

@NaterTot

3 ай бұрын

It’s technically a first season, but everyone involved said the first season runs the course of the novel. So, I’m going off of it being a miniseries. This could be proven wrong by viewership, of course

I’m going to state the obvious. Read the book.

Thought that the one white guy was Tom hardy at first. Oops 😅

@NaterTot

3 ай бұрын

Cosmo Jarvis 100% looks like Tom Hardy (or at least a brother). Ironically, he doesn't look much like Blackthorne in real life (nor sound like him). He does a great job with his accent in making it feel a lot deeper/gruffer than it is.

It ranks as one of the best shows ever. Not hyperbole.

@NaterTot

3 ай бұрын

Glad you agree, Bryan! Thanks for commenting as well. It means a lot

Leave it to non americans to make an excellent non modern politic injected show, how it should be

@NaterTot

3 ай бұрын

Foreign content is a gold mine for excellent writing, acting and directing. We definitely need more of it

It is a great show, and all the japanese actors are amazing. Unfortunately the Anjin actor is pretty bad and totally uncharismatic. The 1980s mini series is still a tiny bit better, especially regarding the lead western actor and the cinematography. The old version also made the IMO genius decision to not use subtitles for the japanese dialog, so the viewer is just as confused and relying on a translator as the main character. This approach loses some context but it worked very well.

@NaterTot

3 ай бұрын

I definitely will have to check out the original for this. That sounds like an interesting approach and honestly, a unique way of doing that.

@grandmufftwerkin9037

3 ай бұрын

​@@NaterTot Read the novel.

@farmgirlrebel1333

3 ай бұрын

The approach with the subtitles allows us to follow along in the non Blackthorne/Anjin scenes. Much like the book, not all scenes and plots revolve around Blackthorne. This gives us a broader context (like the book) into what is happening with the Japanese characters. We didn't get that in the 80s version.

Masterpiece?? Please.... The book sure was, the 1980 mini series was.... but this reimaged "Shogun" on FX is a gutted version of what James Clavell actually wrote! You can see the difference of a true writer with imagination and the will to research his subject vs the FX version of a wannabe screenwriter. What happened to all the characters and their interactions? They butchered the relationships of Blackthorne with Mariko and Rodrequiez. They fail to show what a slime ball Yabu really is and they skip over the the involvement of the church to it's total extent. Most of all they fail to show the shrewdness, manipulative power and intelligence of Toranaga... I prefer the book and the 80's version all day long... Disappointed in this seems they are relying on the shock factor and visual aspects allowed by today's technology..

@NaterTot

3 ай бұрын

I have heard the book is even better and I do plan on it. In terms of filmmaking, I standby what I think. I enjoy it but fully expect the book (as well as the miniseries) to be better. Thanks for the kind, well worded response as well! It means a lot

@ElectricBlues4life

3 ай бұрын

I’ve been disappointed myself. Thought this show was a reflection of the book, but I’m glad that’s not the case.

Masterpiece? Everything was done well expect for the most important part… the writing. It’s been boring to say the least.

@NaterTot

3 ай бұрын

Really? I can’t say I agree

@MrFloppyHare

3 ай бұрын

Boring? Really? I don't agree, at all. I've found it riveting.

this has convinced me to watch Shogun! I kept seeing it on my Hulu and had no idea

@NaterTot

3 ай бұрын

It’s incredible. I don’t believe you will be disappointed

@natertot - the link dont work

@NaterTot

3 ай бұрын

That's weird! www.youtube.com/@MovieTots