Shōgun

**A true masterpiece** After experiencing years of fatigue from Marvel & DC, along with pervasive Hollywood trends and tiresome moral lectures in entertainment, I have finally discovered something original, unapologetic, and genuinely captivating. This series is a refreshing change, offering a tightly woven storyline, brilliant acting, meticulously chosen dialogues, stunning cinematography, excellent pacing, and masterful editing and direction. It exceeded all my expectations. The female characters exemplify strength and bravery. Mariko Sama’s fight in episode 9 still gives me goosebumps—it's one of the most courageous scenes ever created. Fuji Sama’s emotional resilience is equally commendable, showcasing true perseverance. This is how strong and independent women should be portrayed. Overall, this series is a true masterpiece, rekindling hope that creativity in entertainment is very much alive.

Shogun is a miniseries produced by FX, based on the famous 1975 novel of the same name. With a first season of 10 episodes, I can only applaud and appreciate the privilege of witnessing such a well-made production, with a fascinating script and an impressive setting. The series follows the adventure of John Blackthorne, an English pilot who shipwrecks with his crew in Japan in 1600. This story serves as a thread to immerse ourselves in a sea of intrigues, betrayals, and power struggles between the fiefs over the future of the nation. The series carefully presents the cultural conflict faced by the Portuguese people in their mission of evangelization in Japan. In addition, it shows us the severity, the courage and a concept of honor that sometimes seemed uncomfortable and impressive to me. The respect for families, the honor of the legacy, and the excellent female roles in a raw and masculine world, sometimes provoke the desire to stand up and applaud. Shogun has the level of production, the war intensity and a carefully developed script that resembles a great saga. In my opinion, it is one of the highest points of television in recent years, which is a great achievement in today's times.

I preferred the original but this was so so good.