FX's new adaptation of James Clavell's acclaimed novel 'Shogun' has been receiving widespread critical acclaim, drawing comparisons to 'Game of Thrones' for its epic scope and immersive world. The series, which is noted for its lavish production, focuses on feudal Japan and features a blend of intrigue, politics, and cultural exploration. Lead star and producer Hiroyuki Sanada emphasized the opportunity to present Japanese culture 'correctly' to the world. Critics highlight the show's ability to place characters over combat, with detailed costuming and authentic visuals enhancing its immersive experience. 'Shogun' has also been praised for being a genuine spectacle and for its nuanced performances that bring depth to the adaptation. The series has achieved a Certified Fresh rating of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes with 35 reviews, signaling unanimous positive reviews.
The official NYT review of Shogun by @mikehalenyt https://t.co/BQFayTcx5h
‘Shōgun’ serves two masters — subtle character interactions and blunt exposition — in a second episode that seeks to lay everything out on the table. https://t.co/JDbGRJ1dj6
‘Shōgun’ is a series best digested scene by scene, trusting that the seeds planted in premiere episode “Anjin” will blossom in due time. https://t.co/yZXMfkCMLZ
The FX limited series ‘Shōgun’ is a Japanese saga of court intrigue that luxuriates in the language of taking and holding power. https://t.co/5kLkGKcvbq
The new FX on Shogun apparently improves on some of the faults of the original work by James Clavell. While Clavell's work introduced a lot of people to Japan, some - including our reviewer - don't think it's withstood the test of time. https://t.co/cuqnLuOIGh
FX's long-in-the-works adaptation proves worth the wait, as a lavish production and nuanced performances revive a classic action epic with more on its mind than whose heads will roll. Our "Shogun" review: https://t.co/mEAP8mJVG5 https://t.co/78o5mIAl6S
Review by Lili Loofbourow: “Shogun,” the new TV adaptation of James Clavell’s 1,299-page novel, condenses the baroque story into ten hours that will be legible to American audiences. https://t.co/n2rpFPMWz1
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REVIEW: Forget the 1980 white-savior version of "Shogun" starring Richard Chamberlain. FX/Hulu's redo of James Clavell's novel shifts the focus and ups the scale. It's terrific. More: https://t.co/iRUqesJmnc https://t.co/XpDpv7kXyQ
Critics say FX's epic adaptation #Shōgun is a, "genuine masterpiece." https://t.co/qLIXLqIQuu
Shōgun's Hiroyuki Sanada breaks down how the latest Hulu and FX historical epic set out to create an authentic 1600s Japan setting for the show. https://t.co/VGMW4rSu6C
Hiroyuki Sanada aims to use ‘SHOGUN’ as a way “to introduce our culture to the world correctly.” “I thought [this series] was a great opportunity to make an authentic samurai drama in Hollywood.” (Source: https://t.co/ZIsxuU2cv3) https://t.co/EvWodJkxii
‘Shogun’—the saga of a wayward Englishman in feudal Japan during a time of great crisis—is, if never wholly exhilarating, a stately and compelling vision of honor and treachery. It premieres tonight on FX. Read @nschager's review: https://t.co/RGtW1HrfhL
Tuesday marks the start of "Shogun," a television show based on the book that sold millions of copies and inspired a hit miniseries back in 1980. https://t.co/eGStAHegJU
'Shogun' on FX reimagines the classic Japanese story in a fascinating way https://t.co/LdaRgr2Hba https://t.co/JjkNtJbiDI
Shogun most definitely has the goods.
"Shogun" is brutally violent, incredibly sinister, mysterious and might be one of the best shows of 2025. It's off to a blazing hot start. FULL REVIEW: https://t.co/d0XDiwmi6q https://t.co/7ODhlQsHud
Tonight's the night! The epic drama @shogunfx premieres both on @FXNetworks and @hulu. Star and producer Hiroyuki Sanada talks about why this series is a dream come true for him. #ShogunFX https://t.co/h1whYsAnbn
Just to clear this up if you're at all on the fence: You *really* need to check out Shōgun. https://t.co/8meWrGBzqy
Shōgun star Hiroyuki Sanada explains why the FX version of the show changes is main character focus from the previous versions of the story. https://t.co/e0nKEfwEwC
#Shōgun is a carefully crafted series that knows when and how to use its power. It's strongly lead, faithful to the original material, immersive with detailed costuming and authentic visuals, and much more. ⚔ We discuss at the link here: https://t.co/NIG1gThxma https://t.co/6QGohDA92u
Hiroyuki Sanada gives a career-best performance in FX’s ‘Shōgun’. In conversation with VF, he discusses his strict conditions for saying yes to the project and the decades of tumultuous experience in Hollywood that got him here. https://t.co/YEkfmmiqBs
THR Exclusive: Hiroyuki Sanada from @FXNetworks' #ShogunFX is sharing what he hopes viewers will take away from the show https://t.co/pDqfgLoG0h
‘SHOGUN’ is Certified Fresh at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Described as the “most transportive TV epic since ‘Game of Thrones’.” https://t.co/PE7gIhgmtC
#Shōgun is officially Certified Fresh at 100% on the Tomatometer, with 35 reviews: https://t.co/12j7lOvtkr https://t.co/dmi2wEYK5y
#FX's Shōgun is a densely plotted, frequently astonishing historical drama. https://t.co/DglbymClpd
‘Shogun’ Is an Old-School Epic with Dazzling New Vision https://t.co/OrPYfvknub https://t.co/li3dw1uDM6
What to watch: ‘Shogun’ a worthy remake of classic series https://t.co/FhdB1A4ZUC
Three stars of Shōgun, FX’s acclaimed new Samuari drama, address many of the reviews for the show comparing it to HBO’s Game of Thrones. https://t.co/44jl0SGCKr
.@roryhasopinions writes on #ShogunFX, the storied history behind US-Japan co-productions, and how streaming has opened the door for international production and viewership: https://t.co/GU5Mypoynf
Long-awaited FX epic ‘Shōgun,’ which launches tomorrow, has been compared to HBO epic ‘Game of Thrones’ by all and sundry, but director Jonathan van Tulleken has different comparators in mind https://t.co/wggT2HRaNE
The new FX series SHOGUN is legit, and Hiroyuki Sanada is a big reason why. For @GQMagazine, I spoke to the Japanese actor and martial artist about his first producing credit, capturing an authentic Japan, and the role that changed his entire career: https://t.co/WDkV0b2lnY
Shōgun is released on Disney+ today. Read our full review >> https://t.co/bGbh8bTDwG https://t.co/QPGIdXlx5U
The new FX series ‘Shogun’ is a sweeping historical epic oozing with political intrigue, the kind of large-scale event series that feels increasingly rare. It’s the best new series of the year so far, @HKSurrey says: https://t.co/r74Zxdptyg
⚔️🇯🇵 AMB Mori attended a screening of @FXNetworks’ Shogun, starring & produced by Hiroyuki Sanada, at @JapanSociety. Many thanks to Shogun production team & to Japan Society for their support. We wish @ShogunFX the best of luck on its February 27th premiere! #FXShogun https://t.co/m5tEe0N2Rv
REVIEW: ‘Shōgun’ Gives a Classic TV Miniseries a ‘Game of Thrones’-Level Makeover More: https://t.co/iRUqesIOxE https://t.co/KAWoLCK88s
FX's remake of 'Shōgun,' based on James Clavell's blockbuster novel, is an exceptional epic that never lets big-budget set pieces overshadow the human drama at its core. Read our review. https://t.co/otuRW1ahTg
Shōgun premiere: FX's historical drama kicks off with two brutal, skillfully woven episodes https://t.co/0qvfrO50wm https://t.co/4CUKPHXQrD
'Shōgun': Release Time, Trailer and What You Should Know About the FX Series - CNET https://t.co/9kGFxBM0p3
The team had an amazing time working on #SHOGUN 🔥 Special thanks to @hulu @FXNetworks for inviting us to work on this series. Shõgun premieres TODAY! Let us know what you think of the first episodes! #vfx @shogunfx https://t.co/EWahswmVKX
Forget 'Game Of Thrones': FX's 'Shōgun' Director Compares U.S.-Japanese Epic To A Different HBO Hit https://t.co/wggT2HRIDc
Shōgun would be TV's best new epic... if it wasn't so boring. Three stars at @theipaper https://t.co/LNYIX33lqs
FX reaches back over 400 years for its next ambitious series, adapting the hit novel 'Shogun' https://t.co/VJDNKSNwJl
FX Reaches Back over 400 Years for Its Next Ambitious Series, Adapting the Hit Novel ‘Shogun’ https://t.co/duSKy58iQ7
The new “Shogun” on FX may not live up to the hype, but as costumed soap opera, it delivers. https://t.co/t9XbVjxIZF
Shōgun brims with enough intrigue, sex and carnage to warrant those Game of Thrones comparisons https://t.co/UiMmJ61ftB
FX’s “Shogun” Scores Stunning Reviews https://t.co/U6u3WTyLXs https://t.co/T9BBC5SpR5
The new FX series “Shōgun” is a 10-part adaptation of James Clavell’s best-selling 1975 doorstopper, which centers on an English sailor who lands in 17th-century Japan and rises through its samurai ranks. https://t.co/zJkG4ZLYgA
Review: 'Shogun' is an epic remake that focuses on feudal Japanese politics over romantic drama https://t.co/Fq0M8Y6fm2
FX’s adaptation of James Clavell’s Shōgun places characters over combat for a complex and beautiful tale of intrigue set in feudal Japan. Our review: https://t.co/a7QLbieNIq https://t.co/u0Zs2x9MNf
The 'Shōgun' reviews are calling the samurai epic the next 'Game of Thrones' https://t.co/oDwKywN6Bn
One word: EPIC 🔥🔥 We were thrilled to host the phenomenal cast and producers of @shogunfx for an exclusive members-only screening last night! Based on James Clavell’s legendary novel, @FXNetworks' critically acclaimed series drops TOMORROW on FX and @hulu! #ShogunFX https://t.co/F5jza3j8dD
tv has spent the better part of a decade trying to replicate GAME OF THRONES' epic scope and immersive world. SHŌGUN is the first show that even comes close: https://t.co/eQKnPDc933
FX's #Shogun is both a genuine spectacle and genuinely spectacular, a not-to-be-missed experience that reminds us how great TV can be; @LacyMB reviews: https://t.co/Zidniygr2k
FX's “Shōgun” is "the most transportive TV epic since 'Game of Thrones,'" writes @aherman2006 in Variety's review. https://t.co/bhHohgZRs8
FX's “Shōgun” is "the most transportive TV epic since 'Game of Thrones,'" writes @aherman2006 in a Variety's review. https://t.co/bhHohgZRs8
"Shōgun," FX's new adaptation of James Clavell's acclaimed novel, is a stately and epic vision of honor and treachery. https://t.co/xdrJscOtrT
‘Shogun’ has been a bestselling book, a TV miniseries, and a Broadway musical, but FX’s new adaptation tells a familiar story with a wider lens. @dchin25: https://t.co/fMtSHEMLb7
FX Miniseries 'Shogun' Is the Most Transportive TV Epic Since 'Game of Thrones': TV Review https://t.co/ntT03V9yEd
‘Shogun’ gets a lavish, hugely expensive adaptation by FX. https://t.co/JdJXlSbnUG
Roush Review: They Don't Make Epics Like 'Shogun' Anymore — Until They Do, Magnificently@tvinsider https://t.co/rlPNWdnuh5
STORY | 'Shogun' a great chance to show our culture correctly: lead star-producer Hiroyuki Sanada READ: https://t.co/gLFYAHl5PK VIDEO: https://t.co/nvUApznFEd
STORY | 'Shogun' a great chance to show our culture correctly: lead star-producer Hiroyuki Sanada READ: https://t.co/gLFYAHl5PK VIDEO | “For a long time, I wanted to introduce our culture to the world ‘correctly’. I thought it was a great chance to do that. I took this role… https://t.co/88RWQdinGE
#Shogun, a new FX/Hulu series set in 17th century Japan, has received critical acclaim and is being compared to #GameofThrones in terms of intensity and captivation. The new series will be released on February 27, 2024 and could be a big event. 🤩 https://t.co/2LdyU1zEUr https://t.co/GQuABwxHbh
Review: FX/Hulu’s ‘Shogun’ exhilaratingly updates a cultural phenomenon https://t.co/d8rGwVxmyZ via @SFC_Datebook:
Screen Rant interviews the cast of #Shogun on the red carpet to discuss the critically acclaimed historical drama's authenticity and Samurai legacy. https://t.co/aetiQchLCT https://t.co/gVe6MNOmvm
Review: FX/Hulu’s ‘Shogun’ exhilaratingly updates a cultural phenomenon https://t.co/AhEXeZhSOy
Instead of another story of a white hero in Asia, a remake of “Shogun,” a best selling novel from the 1970s, casts it as a “Game of Thrones” from Japan https://t.co/ixM6WQR0WF