Series

Watch Shōgun (1980) Online

7.7244 votes1980TV-14EndedAction & AdventureDramaWar & Politics

Synopsis

“A nation of violence, Samurai warriors ... and forbidden love.”

An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.

Episodes

Miniseries

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1. Part 1Now viewing1980-09-152h 24m7.0Set 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.
2. Part 21980-09-161h 31m6.1After 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.
3. Part 31980-09-171h 30m6.2Blackthorne 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.
4. Part 41980-09-181h 28m6.2Anjin-san's assimilation of Japanese ways is evident in his exemplary conduct. Toranaga decides to return the Erasmus to Anjin-san. Mariko tells Father Alvito of a plot to murder a Christian lord on the Council of Regents.
5. Part 51980-09-192h 19m6.3Treachery, tragedy and turns of events occur. Toronaga becomes SHOGUN after the defeat of Lord Ishido. Mariko is killed in the final battle at Osaka Castle. Heartbroken, but resolute, Blackthorne begins construction of another ship.

Cast

Top Billed Cast

Richard Chamberlain
Pilot-Major John Blackthorne / Anjin-san
Toshirō Mifune
Lord Yoshi Toranaga
Yoko Shimada
Lady Toda Buntaro - Mariko
John Rhys-Davies
Vasco Rodrigues
Damien Thomas
Father Alvito
Frankie Sakai
Yabu
Yūki Meguro
Omi
Hiromi Senno
Fujiko
Alan Badel
Father Dell'Aqua
Miiko Taka
Kiri
Vladek Sheybal
Captain Ferriera
Nobuo Kaneko
Ishido
Hideo Takamatsu
Lord Buntarō
Michael Hordern
Friar Domingo
George Innes
Johann Vinck
Leon Lissek
Father Sebastio
Takeshi Ōbayashi
Urano
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Hiroshi Hasegawa
Galley Captain
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Akira Sera
Old Gardener
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Atsuko Sano
Lady Ochiba

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Is Shōgun available to watch online?

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How many seasons does Shōgun have?

Shōgun has 1 season and 5 episodes.

When did Shōgun first air?

Shōgun first aired in 1980.

Is Shōgun still running?

Shōgun's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is Shōgun?

Shōgun is classified as Action & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics.