Shōgun

Season 1 1980

  • 1980-09-15T13:00:00Z on NBC
  • 9h 7m
  • 9h 12m (5 episodes)
  • United States
  • Japanese, English
  • Drama, Action, Adventure, War
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.
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5 episodes

Series Premiere

1980-09-15T13:00:00Z

1x01 Part 1

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Series Premiere

1x01 Part 1

  • 1980-09-15T13:00:00Z — 2h 24m

Set in early 17th-century Japan, shipwrecked English navigator John Blackthorne finds intrigue and culture shock in a feudal society that puts a premium on honor. A rival Lord sentences Blackthorne to death.

1980-09-16T13:00:00Z

1x02 Part 2

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1x02 Part 2

  • 1980-09-16T13:00:00Z — 1h 31m

After Lord Toronaga rescues Blackthorn from prison, he enlists him as his aide and names him, 'Anjin-san'. Mariko is directed to tutor Anjin-san in the language and customs of Japan.

1980-09-17T13:00:00Z

1x03 Part 3

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1x03 Part 3

  • 1980-09-17T13:00:00Z — 1h 30m

Blackthorne and Mariko begin a romance; Toronaga continues to build his army for a battle with Ishido. Anjin-san proves his mettle during an earthquake and is honored by Toranaga for bravery. Mariko's husband Buntaro, arrives in Anjiro.

1980-09-18T13:00:00Z

1x04 Part 4

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1x04 Part 4

  • 1980-09-18T13:00:00Z — 1h 28m

Anjin-san's assimilation of Japanese ways is evident in his exemplary conduct. Toranaga decides to return the Erasmus to Anjin-san. Mariko tells Father Alvito of a plot to murder a Christian lord on the Council of Regents.

Season Finale

1980-09-19T13:00:00Z

1x05 Part 5

80%

Season Finale

1x05 Part 5

  • 1980-09-19T13:00:00Z — 2h 19m

Treachery, tragedy and turns of events occur. Toronaga becomes SHOGUN after the defeat of Lord Ishido. Mariko is killed in the final battle at Osaka Castle. Heartbroken, but resolute, Blackthorne begins construction of another ship.

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