Shogun is a new historical fiction miniseries created by Hulu and FX. The series is based on a 1975 novel by James Clavell. It features a group of European sailors who land in Japan just when the latter begins to enter into a sort of civil war. The recent ruler has died, but his son is too young to take his place, leaving five lords to vie for the throne. The film was a huge success, with nine million viewers in its first week, and was well received by critics.
If you’re a fan of this series, luckily, there are plenty of other shows worth watching, usually because they tap into the same tropes and genres. So long as Shogun it’s a miniseries, it’s already officially over. As this means there is sadly no season 2 of Shogun, you’ll need something to stream, right? Luckily, there’s no shortage of options.
10Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan (2022)
Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan is a documentary series that is a good choice if you are looking for context on the world of Shogun. Although it is a documentary, many scenes in which the experts speak to the camera are interspersed with dramatizations of real events. The series was distributed by Netflix and overall it was pretty well received.
Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan streaming is available on the following platforms:
It’s a great choice if you’re a history buff or just want to see a more realistic account of feudal Japan. While Shogun takes place in the real world during a real time, it’s a very fictionalized story. That said, the events of the show aren’t too far removed from what would have been feudal Japan, and this unmissable documentary series about Netflix it proves it.
