Shōgun
An epic saga of war, passion, and power set in Feudal Japan.
Created by Justin Marks, Rachel Kondo
An ambitious, visually sumptuous historical epic centered on political intrigue and cultural collision during Japan's Sengoku period, where survival depends on reading power and intention.
In Japan in the year 1600, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village.
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Where to watch
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Questions people ask
Is Shōgun violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Is Shōgun scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is Shōgun one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 85% of series.
Is Shōgun sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is Shōgun easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
Does Shōgun leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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- Whose Show Is It?Finding
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Shōgun, and what each one shares →
Like Shōgun
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Shōgun
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Shōgun, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Shōgun, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Shōgun, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
