I'm exhausted. This tension, the politics, the intrigue, even to the last second. So much is happening in this episode. So much concealed under such elegant garments.
In one way I look forward to the finale next week, however I'm not sure how they are going to fit what I was anticipating to be in this episode into the last, unless it is a 3hr episode, but I think it won't be such.
The other way I'm looking forward to the finale, is I no longer will need to invest all my emotion and attention in this concentration of spectacle and the craft of each Actor performing to perfection their role, and appreciating each word, glance, and interaction with their counterparts in such a magnificent, stunning location.
I'll be ready for this finale but until then I'll be soaking in what I've watched today. What a pleasure it is to witness what the Arts can deliver if given a proper opportunity.
Thank you to the Creators, Actors, Crew, and Those That have painstakingly brought this masterpiece to us.
The conundrum has set in... I desperately want to see the last episode now, but I don't want it to be the last show. 10/10
What a Bloody outstanding show! This is the first time I've ever wanted to give a show a genuine 11/10!
The writing brings out all of the respect, honour and dignity, even in deception. I love this epic and especially this episode (although once I see next week's episode I'll no doubt rave over that too), there is no dumbing down for the audience, you need to be immersed.
When 'Mariko' translating as she does 'Blackthorne's' words to 'Toranaga' and the sublime transition turning to 'Blackthorne' with eyes the sharpness of a sword, to ask "Shall I translate this too, or is this directed to me". Outstanding.
Each and every actor, no matter who they represent in this epic 'goes all in', for their character, their craft in acting is flawless. If there was any legitimacy in the Academy or in any entertainment award for actors, crew and show, Shōgun would do a clean sweep without exception, even though we still have two episodes to go.
Shōgun is definitely the pinnacle of any show I've had the privilege of watching in my six decades of life. This is not a throw away comment as I am an enthusiast in quality entertainment for most my life.
I cannot wait to own this on UHD Bluray boxset when it's released. Outstandingly Brilliant. 11/10
Ohh.... What!
Awe... Ahhh...
OHH... W. T. F**K
There HAS to be a Season 4
(Why we only got 8 episodes this season 'Is Some Bullshit!)'
Masterpiece.
That's all anyone needs to know when trying to figure out if watching Shōgun is worth the time and energy.
This miniseries should be required viewing for anyone in the entertainment industry to comprehend what good story telling and construction of a series is.
This should be the bar, the gold standard in quality in every respect that shows should endeavour to achieve. Not just in historical drama but every genre!
We have had a constant diet of empty, lifeless garbage flood our screens (for the most part), expecting easy money making profits while dishing out crap.
We don't expect the lavish expense that has gone into Shōgun as the norm, but do expect decent story writing without today's continual political agenda bashing the audience. We watch shows to get lost in the world and the story being told to us.
We refuse the incessant garbage. We demand stories written by people, not a room full of monkeys, or AI and we want those writers to be passionate and well versed in the story 'world' they are writing about. No more compromise, no more 'calling it in'.
Audiences deserve better, and Shōgun piqued our desire for exceptional story telling and crafting for the screen. The vast library of modern entertainment is a waste of money and time.
It's so hard to heap enough praise on this show and do it justice. The complexity of the story, the beauty of the land. The cinematography, direction, acting from the stars to the extras, and crew giving 100% to the production of this masterpiece, it's such a pleasure to watch.
Such a beautifully told story.
This was such an excellent episode!
It was most definitely a deep and expansive foundational narrative for the whole saga. The nuances, the meaning, spiritual significance, and subtleties I fear of certain acts of this episode are lost to the viewer.
I would imagine the significance would only reveal itself to those that have read Clavell's book prior to watching this amazingly crafted miniseries.
My hope is more of Clavell's Asian Saga is made with the same detail and love that Shōgun is clearly made and acted.
My further wish is this beautifully crafted series challenges others to put their heart and soul into future movies/series that rivals the quality we have in this miniseries. While at the same time putting the sword to the trash we've had to endure as quality entertainment enthusiasts seeking our next love, and yet being disappointed time and time again.
It started fine. But the last couple episodes have dragged. Yes we get, or got the concept by the end of the episode 4 or 5.
I like slow burn stories but this one is to the point of someone blowing on the embers to keep a spark going.
If there's talk of a season 2, I won't be around for it.
The strange relationship the Sheriff and the Deputy always a crack up.
And poor Harry having to contend with what's going on with Heather and this new little sh!t ready to cause problems.
She's got to know handcuffs won't help.
I gotta say I miss Sahar.
Was her departing have anything to do with these new relationships introduced for the 'Agenda' that's become as boring as dry grass? It just makes me want to follow Harry and DIE.
We need Max to save the day.
Huge Episode!
Explosive and side splitting throughout.
A lot of political gaming going on and some laugh out loud moments. I wasn't expecting that at all but funny nonetheless.
I get more excited and eager for each episode as we progress. A brilliant show.
The subtitles are the only thing that detracts from really enjoying the acting and the spectacle. But there is no other way, as dubbing to English would be a much bigger disappointment and cheapen the quality of this series.
What is more enticing is Shōgun will get better as the mini-series progresses. Truly a brilliantly made and acted show.
What an amazing show... beautifully shot, costumes and props are amazing, and the Cast - - Wow, you can tell they are putting their craft into top gear.
Anna Sawai is excelling in this role... she is far more engaged than in 'Monarch Legacy...'.
If you aren't watching this yet, what the hell are you waiting for?!
Darker... And weirder. The aftermath of last week is easily relateable to. Going into dark cavities no-one ever should but more than likely does at one point in time.
This show always astounds me of where they explore and it always makes me laugh out loud.
There's always some great ... how should I describe them... 'Wonder Years' moments. After all, aren't we all aliens when we first arrive on this earth but as we grow we begin to acclimate ourselves to the world and those surrounding us. Perhaps that's why I love this show so much because I can see so much of ourselves in 'Harry'.
Great finale!
Reacher doing a little Robin Hood at the end of the ep...a nice touch.
I might have to start getting into the books, 23 of them so far. I'd be happy with another 20+ seasons of Reacher and from what I understand the books reflect Reacher's age too. So as we get deeper into the books we should see some natural aging issues going on too, which makes sense, not being a cartoon like 'The Simpsons', never aging.
I really hope Dixon stays a regular along with Neagley...
Yes, season 1 is locked in, done. Over all a drag.
But having said that I need to give Mari Yamamoto the crown for best overall acting performance of the whole season of the whole cast, being exposed with reality and time and talking to a tree. Sincerely excellent acting.
But then the highlight of the season unfortunately came in the last 10sec of the final episode.
If they are going to do a season 2 of this show may I suggest they take inspiration from Godzilla Minus One and to drop the soap opera of the show and maybe show some guts and kill off the three most annoying characters... Brother, sister and girlfriend... especially girlfriend.
Nah... Keep it to being Ended. Don't do a season 2...it's not worth it. It's just crap and has nothing of interest here.
Another great episode... seemed like it only ran for 15min.
Loved the fake out of the silencer... classic! People who haven't got firearms knowledge would get sucked in to that, just like in reality those unknowledgeable in firearms think that AR-15's sold in the US are military grade 'Auto Rifles', they are not... they only have similar cosmetic styling as an auto firearm.
Similarly why did Russo do what he did? In situations like that there would be an unknown time frame when he and the girl would be flanked. If there was only one or two shooters you could stay in the one place. I'm not sure if he is, or is not,... we shall see.
And why did Reacher stand in the middle calling out the boss? Because he'd already got rid of the shooters and now he was calling out the desk bound dumbass boss who is Not a shooter. And he had some idea where he was.
If you have situational awareness and some understanding of tactical, it would all make sense. Some may nit-pik otherwise but Reacher is a show that shows off the expertise in the writing of the show and that's why it's such a great show, and Season 3 is already in pre-production.
I tuned into this one coz I've had a long time crush on Carla Gugino since Spin City, Sin City and Night at the Museum among others, as well as Mary McDonnell and Mark Hamill.
But sadly even with these and other excellent actors I couldn't stay connected to the story. It looks like it's only a one season show I guess I'm not going to miss much.
What's going on with this show? It started okay but it's quickly being bogged down with 'Melrose Place' soap and especially 'tude stuffed young women stinking up the show.
And all this focus on their dad 'running away'... they had binoculars, how the hell could they misinterpret his sign language to them?! He didn't flip the bird at them...
The tide is coming in for me and if they don't get out of this bog the show drowns for me and I'll be tapping out.
Wicked Fight Scene!
Great episode... and the ladies look Fine Fine Fine!
And good to see a familiar face.
Did I say Great Episode? I love this show...
Where is this show going?
Is it just about the rocks? I'm really starting to sense a lack of direction in the story line.
Reacher sure has taste going by his old flame... hubba hubba.
The show is yet again doing amazing at bringing plot, script, characters, production and direction as well as all other parts of this ensemble to craft an impressive series we can enjoy watching.
And with Reacher being greenlit already for season 3 it's all the more satisfying to know we can just sit back and enjoy the ride. Well done Cast and Crew..
Okay, so I have one question.
If 'they' come from the cave and they sleep in there, why don't they put 1 or even 2 talismans hanging in the cave entrance so 'they' can't get out???
Not sure where this show is going... some of the characters are okay, but it's getting a little long winded without any answers coming.
Okay, I'm late to the show and just finished watching season 1.
I can just imagine the pitch for this show and this is how it would've gone...
'So there's a group of people we just drop in on and this community is caught up in a hole of a town they can't get out of. Then weird stuff happens'.
'Like what?'
'Have you seen Lost? Stuff like that, you know weird ass sh*t'.
'But that's already been done'.
'Yeah, but it's different... Ooooh, and it has Vampires!'
'Okay, and then you have those that talk to and see the dead, with some Alice in Wonderland sh*t going on too.'
'Right... so what keeps the audience coming back?'
'Well obviously those that die come back in memory scenes.'
'Then there's trees, strange trees.'
'And you got some Melrose Place sh*t goin' on too.'
You get the idea, I hope.
One issue with this episode... It was the last episode.
Best mini series that I can remember watching, and I've watched a ton of shows.
Ohh Wow... Damn... the soundtrack just blows you away! They don't make tracks like that any more.
And the sneaky cameo of a well known ride... it wasn't 'Kit', or the 'General Lee', but as soon as you see it, you'll know (if you're old enough to remember that is).
You don't see much of Mel again, but when you do, he brings his A game! The rest of the cast are no slouches. Each one have their moments.
The cinematography is spot on for the era... this is some quality and a loving eye to detail and passion to The Continental and the commencement of Winston's tenure.
What a show!
Ohh yeah!
That was fun!
The episode went so quick it only felt like 40min long.
With an excellent soundtrack, an interesting story, the beginnings of the John Wick franchise, the well chosen cast headed by Mel Gibson being a very welcome inclusion and Colin Woodell being a ringer for the young 'Winston'.
If this mini series continues this way it'll be a success and befiitting the 'John Wick' stamp of recognition. Can't wait for the next instalment.
Firstly I'm in agreeance with HuYang the Robot!
Second, "I want you to see with more than just your eyes", donned the standard block vision helmet.
"Be still.... Listen to my voice"
"Follow my Voice, sense my intension"
Then she doesn't talk - - Silence - -
Seriously, Who wrote this crap!
I'm done with this garbage 2/10
I'm off to watch the Original Trilogy to cleanse my palate.
So... is that road/highway just for the girl Tom Cruise wannabe or does other traffic use it too.
I think I'd rather watch the Muppets, Pigs In Space, than Girls in Space Star Wars knock off with bland acting forced 'deep thoughtful non-expressions' and incredibly inept fencing choreography. The obligatory copy and pasting of ideas seem to be what we have to put up with of late.
The acting is made like there should be Helms worn by all with the long pauses of nothing, but there's not a helmet to be seen. There's only the acting and pauses like they have helmets on. 4/10
Onto ep 2.
There's a lot of copy and paste in this show, at least in the first two episodes. It's Girls In Space not Star Wars and it only goes to show that catiness and bitchiness is still strong in this future.
They are trying to capture 'The Mandalorian' style of acting but without Helms on so there's a ton of emptiness. There's a 'Tom Cruise' knock off and a ton of just standing around with arms crossed.
No wonder Favreau is pissed at Feloni for buckling and letting Darth K-Kennedy to insert her nonsense into this show yet again. She is the cancer that's destroying Star Wars and LucasFilm completely.. her departure cannot come quick enough. Ahsoka was to be the first show KK free, but she forced her grubby nose and demands into this show too in key areas.
Roll onto Mandalorian Season 4.
Third episode in and my thoughts are, how did the writers of this season believe they write better than the creator who wrote the books?!
This is such a waste of time now. Story goes nowhere and everywhere. I can see very clearly why Henry Cavill dropped this steaming pile crap down the toilet where it belongs and said, 'Nope, I'm done'. I'm done too.
Well, that was a unique way of putting an exclamation mark on the end, with no out.
I'm going to truly miss this show... it was an amazing run and James Spader was so good in this. All the cast was good in this. There were some amazing moments, the episode farewelling 'Glenn' was the most beautiful way to send off an actor that played a character on this show.
I really felt the show got it's legs when the whole 'Elizabeth Keen' character story was finally done. It should have been 'done' a couple seasons earlier.
The big question is, what am I going to watch now?
