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★ 8.4/10•2024•TV-MA•Drama•War & Politics
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An epic saga of war, passion, and power set in Feudal Japan.

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.

StatusReturning Series
LanguageEN
First Air DateFeb 27, 2024

Episodes

Episode 1 - AnjinE171m

Anjin

Destinies converge in Japan after a barbarian ship washes ashore in a poor fishing village. Meanwhile, in Osaka, Lord Toranaga finds himself outplayed by his enemies.

Feb 27, 2024

Episode 2 - Servants of Two MastersE260m

Servants of Two Masters

Blackthorne's arrival in Osaka stirs up a hornet's nest of rivalries. Mariko is trapped between her cause and her faith when she must translate for the barbarian in Lord Toranaga's custody.

Feb 27, 2024

Episode 3 - Tomorrow Is TomorrowE354m

Tomorrow Is Tomorrow

After Blackthorne survives a brazen assassination attempt, Toranaga realizes he must ferry his allies out of Osaka or risk certain defeat.

Mar 5, 2024

Episode 4 - The Eightfold FenceE458m

The Eightfold Fence

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.

Mar 12, 2024

Episode 5 - Broken to the FistE558m

Broken to the Fist

Blackthorne and Mariko struggle to contain the secret that could get them both killed. Yabushige searches for the spy who has betrayed his intentions to Lord Toranaga.

Mar 19, 2024

Episode 6 - Ladies of the Willow WorldE658m

Ladies of the Willow World

Lady Ochiba returns to Osaka in order to accelerate the Regents' campaign against Toranaga. In Ajiro, Toranaga tests Mariko's loyalty to his cause.

Mar 26, 2024

Episode 7 - A Stick of TimeE756m

A Stick of Time

Outplayed by new alliances in Osaka, Toranaga is forced to carve out a new deal with a long lost family member.

Apr 2, 2024

Episode 8 - The Abyss of LifeE859m

The Abyss of Life

Toranaga's defeated clan moves to Edo and awaits their fate. Blackthorne must decide who he fights for - the lord who has turned his back on him, or the ambition that brought him to Japan in the first place.

Apr 9, 2024

Episode 9 - Crimson SkyE962m

Crimson Sky

Mariko arrives in Osaka for the fight of her life. Blackthorne and Yabushige scramble to save their own heads as their options dwindle.

Apr 16, 2024

Episode 10 - A Dream of a DreamE1063m

A Dream of a Dream

In the wake of a tragic death, Blackthorne finally considers the true nature of Toranaga's plan.

Apr 23, 2024

Actors

Hiroyuki Sanada

Hiroyuki Sanada

Yoshii Toranaga

Cosmo Jarvis

Cosmo Jarvis

John Blackthorne

Anna Sawai

Anna Sawai

Toda Mariko

Tadanobu Asano

Tadanobu Asano

Kashigi Yabushige

Takehiro Hira

Takehiro Hira

Ishido Kazunari

Tommy Bastow

Tommy Bastow

Father Martin Alvito

Fumi Nikaido

Fumi Nikaido

Ochiba No Kata / Ruri

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