Tuesday, 23 April 2024 21:30

Shogun: Why That Anti-Climactic Ending Was Perfect

Written by Joshua Kristian McCoy
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The conclusion of this excellent samurai drama shocked some fans, but it was exactly the ending Shogun deserved.

Shogun has proven itself to be one of the best series on TV today. The ten-episode miniseries reconfigures a beloved novel, demonstrating the development TV production has undertaken in more than 40 years. Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks' take on the material felt like a stunning dive into a beautifully realized world. Its sudden conclusion delivered on the promise of its buildup but didn't depict the battle fans were eagerly awaiting. How does a show about a war get by without depicting the most notable battle?

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