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Everything We Know About Lady Mariko’s Past and Family History in Shogun

Shogun episode 4, titled The Eightfold Fence, delves deeper into the mysterious past of Lady Mariko. The episode ends on a high note, with Lady Mariko, alongside John Blackthorne and Kashigi Yabushige, preparing for a severe backlash from Lord Ishido Kazunari. This tension sets the stage for an i[…]

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Blackthorne and Mariko Relationship Explained in Shogun

James Clavell’s Shogun vividly depicts conflicting cultures and forbidden yearnings. This narrative’s core lies in the intricate relationship between John Blackthorne, a shipwrecked English pilot, and Lady Mariko, a Japanese woman trapped in a joyless marriage. What is Blackthorne and Mariko’s […]

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Hulu/FX’s Historical Epic Shogun Breaks Ample Streaming Records

FX’s Shogun is already toppling records after amassing more than 9 million views across its streaming platforms in the first week.The show features the feudal era of Japan and narrates the story of Lord Yoshii Toranaga and an English pirate called John Blackthorne as they face an explosive politi[…]