8.363 minSeason 1 • Episode 10
LatestIn the wake of a tragic death, Blackthorne finally considers the true nature of Toranaga's plan.
In Japan in the year 1600, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village.
Direction
Marks and Kondo treat silence like a weapon.
Cinematography
Every frame could hang in a museum.
Acting
Sanada's micro-expressions carry entire episodes.
Creators
Justin Marks, Rachel Kondo
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Hiroyuki Sanada also produced, ensuring historical authenticity down to the armor stitching.
The show uses Japanese roughly 70% of the time—unprecedented for mainstream American TV.
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