Why SHOGUN Has The PERFECT Ending

I review, breakdown and explain Shogun. I discuss the ending of the FX show and why it was perfect. I react to the ending with Toranaga becoming Shogun, John Blackthorne's dream and if he stayed in Japan, Yabushige's death, Ishido losing the battle of Sekigahara and what happened after the end. I also compare it to the 80's mini series, James Clavell's novel and the real events in history with William Addams and Ieyasu Tokugawa. I also give my theories and predictions on if there will be a season 2 or a prequel.

00:00 Intro
00:50 The Emotion That Was Present
04:03 Yabushige's Demise
06:52 The Lack Of A Battle
09:16 The Ambiguous Conclusion
11:09 Outro

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Music: Emmit Fenn - Allegro

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[BrainPilot]

Do you think Shogun has the perfect ending? I know there were hopes for a battle but I feel the decision to not include it allowed the core of the show to shine. Let me know your thoughts below!

[mintybadger]

I’m so glad they blew their budget on costumes and getting everything looking perfect instead of a CGI battle with no emotional payoff.

[rajifusama]

Everyone was looking forward to Crimson sky when Crimson sky is just Mariko all along..its brilliant

[ronnieguimond]

I just adore Fuji. Just an innocent soul. Doing her duty as consort and eventually growing to trust Blackthorne to release her husband and son's ashes into the sea. When she told Blackthorne to let his hands be the last to touch Mariko's cross, I felt the touching emotion of that moment.

[briengakaplan-b]

"You should be the last one to hold her." Ugh this damn series 😭😭😭

[cbojorquez]

Shogun's finale is subtle and refined like the Japanese culture itself. No over-explanations, no unnecessary battle scenes. Everything was already said and it was pretty clear that Toranaga outsmarted everyone else and that he was to become the Shogun. My favorite line, which defines Lord Toranaga as an incredible strategist, is: I don't control the wind. I only study it.

[gonaye]

The most beautiful part of the finale for me was how many people were affected by Mariko’s death, either by regretting it (Ishido, the Regents, Yabusige), remembering her poetry (Lady Ochiba, Toranaga) remembering her words (Blackthorne, Fuji), or honoring her wishes (Toranaga, the Monk Alvito).

Toranaga’s vision (and four-dimensional chess game) was finally realized, but the show never forgot that Mariko was the true heart of the story, transforming everyone by her life and by her death, and destroying Toranaga’s enemies in a way an army never could. She was such an unforgettable character in a such a wonderful show.

Thank you, Mariko-dono. You are the beautiful flower that finally fell, but, thankfully, you have been carried by the wind for all of the world to see and cherish, and you will never be forgotten.
🌸🌺🌸

[mirandansa]

John and Fuji on the boat... their platonic union, sharing their farewell to the people they loved, in the silence on their feelings for each other. Such a beautiful scene.

[QuoteBlink]

"Flowers are only flowers because they fall"

[dstarling]

This story was never about battles, at least not military ones, it was a story of characters and boy did it deliver. Showing the Battle of Sekigahara would have added nothing to the story. And as Toranaga pointed out, the outcome was inevitable and history proved him right.

[Zoarkkk]

"Why tell a dead man the future?" Most memorable line for me

[pretty-white-lamb]

They went for the poignant and poetic end rather than the heroic and spectacular, consistent with the way the story was told up to that point. I actually loved the way Ishido's downfall was depicted as a manifestation of Toranaga's grand vision: just looking at the war correspondence and knowing he lost before the battle even began.

[peterlovett]

It was brilliant. A prequel or sequel would detract from that brilliance. Let the series stand as a guide to what producers need to do in the future.

[らら-vc]

As a Japanese, I am grateful to this drama for introducing the feudal era of Japan to people around the world today.
In historical fact, after the Battle of Sekigahara, peace prevailed in Japan for a while.
However, it was a difficult time for Japanese Catholics. I recommend the movie "Silence" for its depiction of that time.

[RainyNightGaming]

Im a grown ass oldschool man and I almost teared up watching Blackthorne reaction after Mariko's death. This is what good TV looks like. Incredible production.

[presipa]

It was the perfect ending because we got to see a glimpse of Toranaga's mind which was the most interesting aspect of the show. It was not about the battlefield. Also the ambiguity of his character was on point in terms of historical accuracy and overall storytelling.

[johnl]

The color palette was absolutely beautiful in this show compared to the 80's series. Very earthy tones and none of the bright colored kimonos. A very strong cast of characters well-acted. I think Asano Tadanobu may have made a name for himself with western film makers. Hope to see more of him.

[gbtBob]

The ending evoked memories of how the women of Shogun were instrumental in shaping the climax. Mariko, Ochiba, Fuji, Kiri, Kiku, Iyo; special shout out to Yabu.

[roninx]

"Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win."

Sun Tzu

It was the right ending 🏆

[evansonhakeem]

20 years ago I'd heard about an amazing TV show produced in the 1980's called Shogun. The production took great care of bringing Japanese culture to life. I then began reading all of James Clavell's works. From the multi-hundred page sailing adventures to the meticulous thoughts of hearing every villagers thoughts as events were unfolding.

The new series is everything just as good as the original TV production and brings a level of quality that fully modernizes a setting from the 1600's. I got to relive my fond memories of Blackthorne and Mariko.

There was sort of fond sadness seeing this show draw to a conclusion. Emotions are displayed in subtle manners which left capacity for my own thoughts and feelings. I remembered how much these works meant to me 20 years ago and I'm lucky to feel the appreciation I have now.