# Shōgun (2024–present) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/shogun/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-26

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 91% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 99/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 91% |
| Metascore | 89/100 |
| IMDb | 8.6/10 |
| Fan Score | 89% |
| Creator | Justin Marks & Rachel Kondo |
| Platform | Hulu |
| Genres | Drama, History, War |
| Seasons | 1 (10 episodes) |
| Language | Japanese |
| Country | United States |

## Quick answer

Shōgun (2024–present) is a Drama, History, War series created by Justin Marks & Rachel Kondo, streaming on Hulu. It holds a 91% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick — from Celluloid editorial (99%), Metascore (89/100), IMDb (8.6/10), TMDB fan (89%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 91%.

## Celluloid verdict

A masterful, immersive epic of feudal Japan — visually stunning, politically intricate, and carried by a towering Hiroyuki Sanada performance.

## Synopsis

At the dawn of 17th-century Japan, a shipwrecked English navigator becomes a pawn in a ruthless power struggle between feuding warlords on the eve of civil war. As he adapts to an unfamiliar culture, a cunning lord and a mysterious noblewoman maneuver toward the shogunate.

## Cast

Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano, Takehiro Hira

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Shōgun worth watching?**
Yes — Shōgun earns a 91% Celluloid Score (Celluloid Pick), from editorial 99%, Metascore 89/100, IMDb 8.6/10, TMDB fan 89%. Audience snapshot is separate (91%). A masterful, immersive epic of feudal Japan — visually stunning, politically intricate, and carried by a towering Hiroyuki Sanada performance.

**Why is Shōgun so highly rated?**
Shōgun scores 91% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 99/100, Metacritic 89/100, IMDb 8.6/10 and TMDB fan rating 89%. The separate audience snapshot is 91%. A masterful, immersive epic of feudal Japan — visually stunning, politically intricate, and carried by a towering Hiroyuki Sanada performance. See the full breakdown on the Shōgun series page.

**Is Shōgun based on a true story?**
Shōgun adapts James Clavell’s novel, loosely inspired by the real William Adams and Sengoku-era Japan. Treat it as historical fiction, not a documentary.

**Is Shōgun on Hulu?**
Yes — Shōgun is available on Hulu in many regions (catalogued under Hulu on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Hulu app or the where-to-watch notes.

**Is Shōgun on Netflix?**
No — Shōgun is not on Netflix. It streams on Hulu, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Hulu. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Shōgun come out?**
Shōgun first aired in 2024 and is still running (2024–present). Created by Justin Marks & Rachel Kondo; it streams on Hulu today.

**How many seasons of Shōgun are there?**
Shōgun has 1 season across 10 episodes (2024–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.

**How long does it take to watch Shōgun?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Shōgun’s 10 episodes take around 8 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Shōgun?**
Shōgun streams on Hulu in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Hulu. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Shōgun?**
Shōgun stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano, Takehiro Hira. Created by Justin Marks & Rachel Kondo.

**How many episodes are in Shōgun?**
Shōgun has 10 episodes across 1 season (2024–present).

**What is Shōgun about?**
At the dawn of 17th-century Japan, a shipwrecked English navigator becomes a pawn in a ruthless power struggle between feuding warlords on the eve of civil war. As he adapts to an unfamiliar culture, a cunning lord and a mysterious noblewoman maneuver toward the shogunate.

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