I watched the original Shogun on VHS when I was a teenager (a long time ago) and was hugely impressed.
This updated version trumps it.
Something remarkable airing on the Disney channel, which apart from the The Bear doesn't happen a lot!
Cosmo Jarvis plays a brilliantly flawed British sailor stranded in feudal Japan.
His portrayal is gruff, funny and realistic in his fish out of water role.
All of the supporting cast are absolutely fantastic as well.
Giving the Anjin some funny looks and some angry responses when required.
This series doesn't glamorise the outdated and barbaric practice of Sepukku which is great to see. But it also doesn't shy from it. It happened.
The colours of the Samurai blue uniforms/armour is very realistic and the battle scenes are brutal and to the point.
I'm very excited to see the rest of the series.
This updated version trumps it.
Something remarkable airing on the Disney channel, which apart from the The Bear doesn't happen a lot!
Cosmo Jarvis plays a brilliantly flawed British sailor stranded in feudal Japan.
His portrayal is gruff, funny and realistic in his fish out of water role.
All of the supporting cast are absolutely fantastic as well.
Giving the Anjin some funny looks and some angry responses when required.
This series doesn't glamorise the outdated and barbaric practice of Sepukku which is great to see. But it also doesn't shy from it. It happened.
The colours of the Samurai blue uniforms/armour is very realistic and the battle scenes are brutal and to the point.
I'm very excited to see the rest of the series.