Originally slated to be a miniseries,Shogunsexplosive popularity led to itsrenewal for a second season.
The show is available forstreamingonHuluandDisney+.
Blackthorne was inspired by a real historical figure, William Adams, the first Englishman to reach Japan.
Hiroto Kanai and Hiroyuki Sanada (center) in ‘Shōgun’Katie Yu/FX
The 2024 FX adaptation isnt the first time Clavells novel has been adapted for the small screen.
The show was first turned into a miniseries in 1980.
The 1980 series isalso available on Blu-Ray.
