In this episode, we discuss the original FX series Shogun, which is based on the novel by James Clavell. We avoid spoilers until the final segment and give a clear warning. Episode guide:

• 11:41 - What is Shogun
• 19:19 - What Surprised Us About the Portrayal of Japanese Culture
• 32:07 - The Cast and Characters
• 57:38 - Standout Elements of the Show
• 1:04:53 - Recommendations for other Samurai Media
• 1:35:30 - Shogun's Narrative
• 2:08:22 - Spoiler Discussion

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