FX, Disney+, and the James Cavell Estate Are Working To Create More Seasons of the Critically Acclaimed Global Hit “Shōgun”

FX’s most watched show ever “Shōgun” will likely yield two additional seasons, intending the story and characters to continue the saga 

FX, Disney+ and the Estate of James Clavell are working to extend the critically acclaimed global hit drama Shōgun, moving forward to develop the saga with two additional seasons of the drama series. 

The show’s key creative partners including Co-Creators, Executive Producers and Writers Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, Executive Producer Michaela Clavell, and series star and producer Hiroyuki Sanada are on board for the development. Production timing has not been locked in, but a writers’ room is being assembled and will begin this summer.

Shōgun’s Epic and Final Showdown

The finale of the exhilarating and epic historical drama of Feudal Japan is coming. From treachery, bloody deaths, to selfless sacrifices, Shōgun has consistently and masterfully showcased the complexities of the tumultuous political struggle of the shōgunate Japan while putting deliberate focus on the characters and their individual journeys.

With no shortage of iconic and epic scenes from the show, Shōgun’s finale is bound to be a legendary viewing experience you don’t want to miss! Watch the epic story of fate, destiny, and survival in Feudal Japan conclude this Tuesday on Disney+. 

About Shogun

FX’s Shōgun, an original adaptation of James Clavell’s bestselling novel, is set in Japan in the year 1600 at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Producer Hiroyuki Sanada stars as “Lord Yoshii Toranaga'' who is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him. 

Shōgun’s Most Shocking and Significant Deaths!

Which one made your jaw drop? 

It’s full-on war, betrayal, and sacrifice in the latest episode of Shōgun. From cannons butchering mighty samurais, a brutal ambush in the woods, to a lethal stroke of katana to end a violent regime, every life lost in Shōgun pushes the story forward and is never in vain. 

And it’s only going to get bloody from here. 

SPOILER ALERT! If you haven’t seen the latest episodes of Shōgun or any episode for that matter (if you plan to binge-watch the series once all episodes are available), we suggest you stop reading here. But if you think a little bit of spoiler never hurt anyone and it won’t diminish your interest or the thrill, then read on! 

What have been the most notable and jaw-dropping deaths in the show so far? And how will these sudden turn of events affect the course of the unfolding civil war in the once united Feudal Japan? Here’s a run-down:

Epic and Beautiful: Shōgun Received A+ from International and Local Critics

From Rotten Tomatoes to Pinoy internet personalities, critics are raving about this epic period drama that has become everyone’s weekly habit on Disney+. 

Shōgun, a masterfully created series set in Feudal Japan, premiered on Disney+ last February 27. Since then, it has been at the center of praises from period drama geeks, great TV enthusiasts, and those who crave action-packed battle scenes. 

Shōgun’s visual mastery, complex and timeless storytelling, and topnotch cast and acting have not escaped the radar of international critics and local audiences alike. If you need any more reason to watch this epic show, this is for you.

Highly-Anticipated New Original Series FX’s “Shōgun” Premieres Exclusively On Disney+ In The Philippines On February 27

Disney+ revealed FX’s “Shōgun,” the much-anticipated global event series, will premiere on Tuesday, February 27 on Disney+. The premiere of the 10-episode limited series will include the first two episodes, followed by a new episode each week. Disney+ also released new “Shōgun” art.

“Shōgun,” an original adaptation of James Clavell’s bestselling novel, is set in Japan in the year 1600 at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Producer Hiroyuki Sanada stars as “Lord Yoshii Toranaga” who 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, its English pilot, “John Blackthorne” (Cosmo Jarvis), comes bearing secrets that could help Toranaga tip the scales of power and devastate the formidable influence of Blackthorne’s own enemies — the Jesuit priests and Portuguese merchants. Toranaga’s and Blackthorne’s fates become inextricably tied to their translator, “Toda Mariko” (Anna Sawai), a mysterious Christian noblewoman and the last of a disgraced line. While serving her lord amidst this fraught political landscape, Mariko must reconcile her newfound companionship with Blackthorne, her commitment to the faith that saved her and her duty to her late father.