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Shōgun

Name: Shōgun
Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics
Released: 1980-09-15
Cast: Richard Chamberlain, Toshirō Mifune, Yoko Shimada, John Rhys-Davies, Damien Thomas

1980 | 1 seasons | Action & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It won 3 Emmys, it earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a small audience. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved The Odyssey or Battlestar Galactica, start here.
The mood: Intense.
The pace: One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
What might put you off: Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.

An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 3 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Limited Series, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Costume Design for a Series, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Graphic Design and Title Sequences. Won 3 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Television Series – Drama, Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama, Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama. Won 1 Peabody Award: Peabody Awards: NBC and Paramount Television. Also nominated for 9 more Emmys. Plus 1 other award.
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a modest audience
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 148K people sought it out in the past year