Shogun review: This engrossing historical epic is one of the best shows of the year
India, Feb. 26 -- To revisit and update one of the definitive shows of the 80s is no mean task. The new ten-episode limited series, Shogun, based on the acclaimed novel by James Clavell, attempts that with great ambition and technique. At its centre, it is the story of a 17th century English sailor who finds himself turned into a samurai in feudal Japan. The show, created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, chooses to tell this tale on a sweeping scale, encompassing conflicts both external and internal, while guiding viewers through trade and honour, love and faith, politics and war. (Also read: Shogun creators on the need for adapting the book for this generation: 'Where have we gotten it so wrong over the years')
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