SHOGUN Episode 9 Ending Explained

I review, breakdown and explain Shogun episode 9 on FX. I discuss the story which is set in 1600 in Japan as John Blackthorne arrived there. I react to Mariko’s death, if it was part of Toranaga’s plan, what it means for the future of Osaka and Japan, Yabushige’s betrayal as well as Ishido’s fate. I compare the story to the real events with Ieyasu Tokugawa and William Adams. I also give my theories and predictions on episode 10, the finale.

00:00 Intro
00:53 Shogun Episode 9 Breakdown
10:46 Shogun Episode 9 Review
14:42 Outro

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Music: Emmit Fenn - Allegro

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[BrainPilot]

Anna Sawai absolutely delivered with her role of Mariko in this episode! I was so intrigued to see how they'd handle the ending of the episode and it was better than I could have imagined it! What a fantastic piece of television. Let me know what you thought in the comments below! The final 15 minutes of Shogun break me every week....

[clintonanwah]

Mariko is the definition of brilliant written female character

[phrous]

The samurai that kill 2 of ishido's men need some recognition. The best action since buntaro solo fight

[Rvx]

Lady Ochiba mentioned that "Mariko alwyas knew where to stand, and when to leave" I think that was later shown during the final moment when she know exactly "where to stand" in that room and "when to leave" to complete her duty.

[ZacharyReaper]

Those samurais that knowingly gave up their lives to prove a point were absolute legends

[gtaylor]

I seriously hope Anna Sawai gets an Emmy for this role - her performance in all episodes has been nothing short of genius, but especially in this one. The sounds that came out of her when she fought the guards was guttural and animalistic - the fierceness of her true self was no longer concealed. That scene made my mouth drop open.

[JMichaelB]

Toranaga sacrificed the Knight, Bishop and Queen for the checkmate. This show is amazing, really wish it was more episodes.

[SalznPfeffer]

Ugh. The interactions between Mariko and Ochiba were INTENSE. Like so much was said without anything being said.

[Elonpocalyps]

He sacrificed his rook, he sacrificed his most loyal knight, now he sacrificed his queen. King stands almost alone, alas a few well-placed pieces remain with the opposing king cornered by his own pieces.

[zedzedzzzzzzd]

The reason Toranaga asked Mariko if she is ready to do her part is because he already knew that Yabushige will betray them every chance he gets. Toranaga already saw all of this coming from a mile away.

[raphaomesmin]

I loved John and Yabushiges interactions in this episode 😂

[ssotkow]

The gruesome seppuku scene in previous episodes raised the stakes, priming viewers to utterly dread Mariko's pivotal scene. Tension was highest here because audience has grown most attached to her character, and for her second.

[abrahamannan]

Mariko deserves an Oscar for this performance

[SagaciousEagle]

To be honest, I've never been depressed after watching a show before, and Shogun ep.9 had just made me feel like I've actually lost someone dear to me.

[kevz]

Toronaga is doing what he tried to teach his son. That lesson about men and falcons. How you can get people to be your fist even when they don't know they are.

[pattyh]

First!, I loved the false sense of security the show created, it is one of the best episodes of the series.

[milenparmakov]

if Anna Sawai dont get at least Emmy nomination for her role in this show....Emmy rewards must be stoped for

[megancreighton]

im honestly sad knowing next week is the final episode. i know there will not be a season 2, but i just wish good things dont always have to come to an end 😢

[philliesfan]

Believe me, Toranaga knew the Shinobai would have been sent since they were sent when he was there as well. Either way. He knew Mariko most likely wasn’t making it out of Osaka and so did she which is why last episode he asked her if she is ready to do her part and she looks in the camera with a sense of relief but also restraint and says I’m Ready! Toranaga is a a master of everything. He’s a master of strategy and deception and the art of war. He has 20 pieces on the board all moving simultaneously and he watches them all very very close

[natediesel]

At the gate, the guards with spears could have easily killed Mariko, they were preventing her from leaving. Ishido knows can't kill her and risk turning the nobility against him. Ishido prevented her seppuku because that would have same effect. Similarly in the castle, the shinobi entered to capture Mariko, not kill her. They could have easily slit her throat, but they were pulling at her waist to drag her away. Ishido's goal was not to kill her, but to continue to confine Mariko so she could not leave the castle and could not commit seppuku, thus preventing the lose-lose decision Toranaga was forcing upon Ishido. No it wasn't like Mariko was escaping death while trying to leave the castle, or when the shinobi stormed the castle as Ishido could not afford to kill her. But Mariko sacrificing herself against the door explosion is the way she could die honorably, without committing the Christian sin of suicide, saving the hostages, and turning the nobility against Ishido, the ultimate sacrifice and checkmate.