Series synopsis
Shōgun is an American action & adventure drama war & politics television series that premiered on NBC on September 15, 1980. It ended on September 19, 1980. It was created by James Clavell. It stars Richard Chamberlain, Toshirō Mifune, Yoko Shimada and John Rhys-Davies.
An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.
Premise
An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.
Premise: A nation of violence, Samurai warriors ... and forbidden love.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Richard Chamberlain as Pilot-Major John Blackthorne / Anjin-san
- Toshirō Mifune as Lord Yoshi Toranaga
- Yoko Shimada as Lady Toda Buntaro - Mariko
- John Rhys-Davies as Vasco Rodrigues
- Damien Thomas as Father Alvito
- Frankie Sakai as Yabu
- Yūki Meguro as Omi
- Hiromi Senno as Fujiko
Supporting cast
- Alan Badel as Father Dell'Aqua
- Miiko Taka as Kiri
- Vladek Sheybal as Captain Ferriera
- Nobuo Kaneko as Ishido
- Hideo Takamatsu as Lord Buntarō
- Michael Hordern as Friar Domingo
- George Innes as Johann Vinck
- Leon Lissek as Father Sebastio
- Takeshi Ōbayashi as Urano
- Hiroshi Hasegawa as Galley Captain
- Akira Sera as Old Gardener
- Atsuko Sano as Lady Ochiba
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 21 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 16 | March 14, 2011 | June 6, 2011 |
| Season 1 | 5 | September 15, 1980 | September 19, 1980 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Making of Shogun | March 14, 2011 |
| 2 | The Samurai | March 14, 2011 |
| 3 | The Tea Ceremony | March 14, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1 Set in early 17th-century Japan, shipwrecked English navigator John Blackthorne finds intrigue and culture shock in a feudal society that puts a premium on honor. A rival Lord sentences Blackthorne to death. |
September 15, 1980 |
| 2 |
Part 2 After Lord Toronaga rescues Blackthorn from prison, he enlists him as his aide and names him, 'Anjin-san'. Mariko is directed to tutor Anjin-san in the language and customs of Japan. |
September 16, 1980 |
| 3 |
Part 3 Blackthorne and Mariko begin a romance; Toronaga continues to build his army for a battle with Ishido. Anjin-san proves his mettle during an earthquake and is honored by Toranaga for bravery. Mariko's husband Buntaro, arrives in Anjiro. |
September 17, 1980 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 15, 1980 |
| Last aired | September 19, 1980 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 20:00:00 |