After the shocking twist of episode 8 of Shōgun, episode 9 of the show ended with an incredible cliffhangercommented by one of the protagonist actresses of the series: Anna Sawai. Warning, spoilers will follow from now on!
The episode entitled “Crimson Sky” is available on Disney+ from April 16th and, as we said, ends with a huge twist. We remind you, once again, that important previews will follow on the events narrated by the series, which is now in its final stages: the release of the tenth and final chapter is scheduled for April 24th.
Sent by Toranaga on a mission to Osaka, Mariko comes face to face with Ishido and Lady Ochiba, finally revealing her role in the plan orchestrated by Toranaga. Mariko and Blackthorne are cornered, until the protagonist voluntarily chooses her fate, reaffirming her loyalty to her lord. It will only be the next episode that will dispel any doubts about what Mariko’s fate actually was, although it already appears quite clear. At the time, Anna Sawai had already spoken about the evolution of the character of Lady Mariko in Shōgun. Now, in an interview with ScreenRant, the actress comments on the scenario suggested by episode number 9focusing in particular on the repercussions that it could have on Toranaga’s character.
“I don’t know if he expects her to be alive, I really don’t know. Maybe there was a part of Toranaga that said to itself ‘if everything goes wrong, she might die’. But he has foreseen everything, he has analyzed every type of scenario, and therefore I don’t think something like this would particularly surprise him. I think yes, he will continue to follow his plan“said the actress.
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