The original Shogun beats FX’s 2024 series in one respect

The original from 1980 Shogun miniseries is superior to the Emmy-nominated FX/Hulu series in one important respect. While Shogun was originally planned as a 10-part miniseries based on the acclaimed novel of the same name by James Clavell, but the overwhelming success and popularity of the series inspired FX, Hulu and creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo to expand the story to additional seasons. Shogun received a near-perfect critics rating of 99% on Rotten Tomatoes and is set for a big night at the Emmys, which will take place on September 15, 2024.

Shogun was adapted as a miniseries in 1980 starring Richard Chamberlain and Toshirô Mifune. Like the critically acclaimed series of 2024, Shogun received excellent reviews and was generally considered one of the best series of the year of its release. 1980s Shogun won a total of 3 Emmys in 1981 after an impressive 14 nominations, including Outstanding costume design for a series, outstanding graphic design and title sequences, and outstanding miniseries.

Shogun 1980 is the only American television series filmed entirely in Japan

Tokyo Vice was filmed mostly in Japan, but not exclusively

While Shogun is probably a clear favorite in many categories The 1980 version is nominated for the 2024 Emmys and is expected to be among the top contenders. It is the only American television series filmed entirely in Japan. The acclaimed HBO/Max series Tokyo Vice starring Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe was mostly filmed in Japan, but also in some other locations like Toronto, Canada, which in the 1980s Shogun to maintain its exclusive status.

Because 1980s Shogun was the first American television production to be shot entirely in Japanit was groundbreaking in and of itself. Due to the social context and standards of westernized entertainment of the time, the 1980s Shogun relied more heavily on Chamberlain’s character as a reliable narrator and access point for the American audience. A series like 2024 Shogun A more universal perspective would probably not have satisfied audiences at the time.

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Shogun 2024’s location changes affect its authenticity

The Shogun from the 1980s is still in a class of its own

Although 2024 Shogun is widely considered to be one of the best series of 2024, the fact that it was mostly filmed in Canada compromises its authenticity compared to the 1980s version. Perhaps due to the success of the modern adaptations and the ways that HBO’s Tokyo Vicewhich was recently cancelled to the disappointment of its loyal fans, Shogun Season 2, like its predecessor from 1980, can actually be filmed in Japan. Shogun is currently the favorite to take home the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series this September.

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Shogun is an FX original miniseries set in 17th century Japan. Shogun follows John Blackthorne, who becomes a samurai warrior but is unknowingly a pawn in Yoshii Toranaga’s plan to become Shogun. The series stars Cosmo Jarvis as John Blackthorne and Hiroyuki Sanada as Yoshii Toranaga, along with Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano, and Yûki Kedôin.

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Cosmo Jarvis, Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano, Yûki Kedôin, Takehiro Hira, Tommy Bastow

Release date

February 27, 2024

Seasons

1

Streaming service(s)

Hulu

Authors

Maegan Houang, Rachel Kondo, Justin Marks, Emily Yoshida

Directors

Frederick EO Toye, Jonathan van Tulleken

Creator

Rachel Kondo, Justin Marks

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