Shogun Season 2 Is Confirmed! - Release Date, Trailer, Cast

Shogun became so successful that FX could not let it go with just a single season. Instead, it is now working on a 2nd season, hoping that the series will eventually become the Game of Thrones of the 2020s.

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[KaiOpua]

Yes, a second season! Battle of Sekigahara, Battle of Osaka Castle, Ochiba and her son defeated, and the Shogun building Nijo Castle and Edo Castle as his centers of power. A lot of history yet to unfold.

[DavidMyrmidon]

They should do a complete tie-up of Tokugawa's Rise to Power. Shogun was merely The Beginning of That Journey.

[jsprite]

As long as Fuji-sama is in the Second Season...

[Shayhaughable]

I am for a 2nd season I think there is enough historical information about the characters to warrant a 2nd season even without the book for reference⚔️

[TheBongReyes]

Well, I can see season 2 telling the story of events leading up to the Battle of Sekigahara. The miniseries left out many details from the novel. I would list them but people will call spoilers as those details weren’t told in the show. But there were more betrayals, prophecies, back deals, machinations from Toranaga that will set allies and enemies off balanced, other characters not introduced, etc.

[sylviahuitson]

What's left? The Battle of Sekigahara, of course, as others have noted. The character of Blackthorne got involved in trade until he died in Japan, so he will still likely be partly irrelevant, but he could stay with Fujiko san. A battle would be awesome. Apart from the Ishido character, there was another Leader who helped turn the battle in Toranaga/Tokogawa Iesu's favor. Then there's Omi and Kiku san. Sanada described the actor playing Omi as an excellent actor so some scope to expand out his role.

[jeromedanielson]

Mariko was one of the most interesting characters on the show, without a character of her depth, I might start yawning. Fuji-sama's return and backstory could fill the loss of Mariko.

[crispusattucks]

I lived in Japan back in the early 80s, knew nothing about the country before I lived there. I read all of Clavell's books after I came back to the US. Yes, absolutely do a second season and just follow the history. It's amazing in itself. Japan is one of the most unique and purest countries with long history of ceremony, respect and discipline. I'm retired now and moving back to Asia in a few months.

[gilbertgrou]

I do want to see a season 2. So many historical facts still around to base the show. Sekigahara battle and the first years following it, establishing the Tokugawa reign.

[jimmyjjIm]

It is my understanding that not only the second season, but also the third season has been confirmed.

[sirnickzalot]

The way you described Shogun being the closest show to fill the hole left by Game of Thrones was extremely accurate

[rwelch]

If they give Sanada san free reign again, then it will be great. If he's not in it I won't even watch

[Nimbus]

More focus on the heir aging and Toronaga teaching him would be a good move. We didn't see the heir much and depending on how old they want the heir to be, that actor could be recast with an older child if needed. The original characters that died could make returns in flashbacks or as Toronaga interacted with them in scenes we did not see in season one. I don't see a problem with a second season if Sanada is given as much creative control and studio executives don't get too involved and micromanage everything. Sanada did a fantastic job adapting the book, so let him still hold most the creative control with any help as he sees fit, and there are ton of options for the show. There is still lots that can be hashed out as far as how the other lords splintered away from the original council of 5. It could be a series that could go for multiple years and could even wrap as an old Toronaga (similar to Blackthorn) on his deathbed recounting his story for the historical record (think Bilbo and Frodo) and the entire series could be the perspective of Toronaga recounting the tale to a scribe or author for history as he is elderly and dying.

[stergiospolitis]

as long as mariko is dead i cant watch it again. so so sad

[jayvee-wgje]

A Big Yes ! I am a fan of James Clavell having read most of his top novels like Taipan, Gaijin, King Rat etc ...

[Esporadamoita]

shogun was a master piece about Japan history. let's have a second season to bring those caracteres a live once again.

[skeeterm]

I hope they release an extended version of Season 1. Really looking forward to Season 2 and 3 with Hiroyuki Sanada.

[Mugen]

First, I just want to see Season 2, which Hiroyuki Sanada plays Toranaga. His acting has never let us down. Although some important characters have died, fortunately there are still John Blackthorn, Lady Ochiha, Ishido, Buntaro, Fuji-sama, Oumi, Kiku, Ogin, and Christian priests, so if they added new cast members and let them play the game from the Battle of Sekigahara to the Siege of Osaka Castle, they could show us a more spectacular drama. And since Blackthorne is supposed to marry a Japanese woman and have two children in real history, we can watch another love story as well.

[ReikoSerrill]

This is one of the best shows ever, needs to be renewed!

[marinadean]

It's gonna have its own big shoes to fill which is going to be difficult with two of the most iconic characters missing. Hopefully lady Fuji will change her mind about being the best nun ever and reconnect with blackthorn, as they had such a powerful farewell scene...