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Mar 12, 2024 · It would be too easy — and too steeped in white-savior cultural bias — for Lady Mariko to fall for dashing English ship pilot John Blackthorne, and, to be frank, the writers so far have portrayed...
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Mar 12, 2024 · The Episode Review. Episode 4’s progression of the story is as actionable as can be. Despite revealing so much, it still manages to maintain a sense of mystery with Toranaga’s sudden departure and Kiku’s adversarial role. Not to forget, beautifully developing Mariko and John’s arcs too.
Mar 13, 2024 · War comes to feudal Japan in the Shogun episode titled The Eightfold Fence. And not surprisingly, it's Blackthorne's cannons that deliver the first blow.
Mar 12, 2024 · The next day, when Yabushige and Blackthorne have promised Nebara Jozen, one of Ishido’s best samurai, a demonstration of their cannon skills, Nagakado heads out a little early and preps an ...
Mar 11, 2024 · Recaps. The alliance between Blackthorne and Toranaga is put to the test in new surroundings. Yabushige is torn between allegiances to two daimyos who may soon be at war.
Mar 13, 2024 · Nagakado hasn’t had enough screentime for us to get to know him that well, but he’s had enough to make sure we grasp the archetype he’s inhabiting, and the climax of “The Eightfold Fence” has him delivering on his promise in a satisfyingly gory and chaotic way.
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Season 1, Episode4: The Eightfold Fence. Airdate: March 12, 2024. Synopsis: Blackthorne and Mariko test their new alliance as they train Toranaga's gun regiment for war; Yabushige must navigate his past promises to Ishido when an old friend comes to the village. Episode Discussion Hub: Link.
