" They ’re playing checker , but Lord Toranaga is playing cheat . "
Shōgunis hands down my favorite TV show so far this year. The FX miniseries is based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel of the same name. Set in 1600, English sailor John Blackthorne arrives in Japan and collides with Lord Toranaga, who’s in the midst of a battle with his political rivals. The beautiful Mariko is assigned as John’s translator, though she’s fighting her own war.
I’ve been obsessed sinceShōgunpremiered! From the incrediblecostumesto the centuries-oldtraditions, the show represents the culture with authenticity and respect — something that’s resonated with viewers around the world,including Japan.
And the acting! Phenomenal. This cast brings these well-rounded characters to life in a way that deserves ALL the awards. From the political tension to the romance, everything is just chef’s kiss.
And I’m not the only one who can’t stop talking about the show. Here are 22 tweets from people lovingShōgun:
apparently , massive spoilers ahead ! If you have n’t watched the show yet , check it out on Hulu and number back to see what everyone ’s suppose .
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One of the most fascinating parts of#Shogunfor me is the translation scenes . So much to interpret into when look at what Mariko make up one’s mind to render literally , rephrase slightly , or just leave out totally . Great stuff.pic.twitter.com/bdpEGrufKF
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Hiroyuki Sanada delivered a tour de force carrying into action in this hebdomad Ep , capturing every nuance of rage , infliction , suffering , going , and mourn with exceptional attainment and legitimacy while hold back tears and without any dialogueWhat a great histrion he is 👏 🏻 👏 🏻 👌 🏻#ShogunFX#SHOGUNpic.twitter.com / CgqnK0W7OO
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“ A man may go to state of war for many reasons , but a woman is simply at state of war . ”#Shogunpic.twitter.com / mx6I5LVqDL
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Every Shogun episode introduces a new warlord in the drippiest fits . How am I hypothesise to hate this backstabber when he got that shit onpic.twitter.com/1f2TaUEYZA
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Mariko : “ Even now , you [ Buntaro ] fail to understand . What you ’ve deny me was n’t destruction . It was a life beyond your reach . And I would sooner subsist a thousand years than die with you like this . ”Daaammmnnnnn.#Shogunpic.twitter.com/2f6Mhl4SYR
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If Loyalty had a face.#ShogunFX#SHOGUNpic.twitter.com / R9a4R8lZde
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nahhh cause this aspect between lord toranaga and lady mariko gave me CHILLS.“now are you ready to do your part?”“i’m ready”listennnn toranaga is always a million stride ahead cause the programme with him and hiromatsu i was so locked in last 10 mins#SHOGUN#ShogunFXpic.twitter.com / ADqhIN72jS
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Shogun has to be the best example of treating an audience with respect I ’ve ever seen ! Do n’t involve everything explain let me just be along for the ride!pic.twitter.com / VJE4Ss5TLK
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Toranaga test to test their faith 🤣 # Shogunpic.twitter.com/dq2VUBVt9c
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I keep an eye on Shogun for the plot . The plot : pic.twitter.com / mALAPU2O9 gm
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Toranaga the whole episode.#ShogunFX#SHOGUNpic.twitter.com/4fqTEuQ9Yv
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ShogunFX#SHOGUNI have n’t love twists and become like this since the early season of secret plan of thrones . It ’s delicious!pic.twitter.com / eTeoSOGvHe
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Standing on business foot race in their family#ShogunFX#Shogunpic.twitter.com / oim8tnWCfB
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Shōgun is probably the most ridiculously beautiful show I ’ve ever seen , on almost every point 🔥 # ShogunFXpic.twitter.com/V3NOykE7JP
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All of the Minowara blood line calculate down at Nagakado#Shogunpic.twitter.com / omRW8cASnO
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They ’re playing checkers , but lord Toranaga is play chess game . His Word was an accident but Hiromatsu is a queen sacrifice . In cheat we do n’t make poof sacrifices unless we are all sure of victory . I ’ll tell you this right now , they ’re not ready for what ’s coming.#Shogunpic.twitter.com / XStYFN4wWz
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If I send you this just sleep with I ’m not sway with you anymore.#SHOGUNpic.twitter.com/4Cnz2ULS7q
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Shogun has great casting all around but they popped off with this guypic.twitter.com/3EQG4XMVDA
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Toranaga got me there in the last Ep , So he did not plan anything with Anjin But he ’s using him in his plan . " The great schoolmaster of Trickery " 👏 🏻Mariko is still his greatest weapon and a fundamental warrior in Crimson Sky . Finale gon na be 🔥 # ShogunFX#SHOGUNpic.twitter.com / XPGkld8uAY
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If you are n’t watching Shōgun , what even are you doing with your life ? 🧐 # ShogunFXpic.twitter.com/iqgwSsebza
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