FX Shōgun
Created by Justin Marks & Rachel Kondo · 2024–present ·
Is Shōgun worth watching?
Shōgun (2024–present) earns a 91% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. Recommended overall. Created by Justin Marks & Rachel Kondo; stream on Disney+, Hulu. See how the score is built.
Four-input score + separate audience snapshot
Also known as Xógum: A Gloriosa Saga do Japão SHOGUN 将軍 쇼군 幕府將軍 โชกุน شوغُن
Shōgun season guide
Shōgun has 1 season and 10 episodes so far, and it is still running. Season and episode data from TMDB.
| Season | Episodes | Premiered |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 |
Where to watch Shōgun
Shōgun is available on Disney+, Hulu — regional notes: Disney+, Hulu in the United States; Disney+ in the United Kingdom; Disney+ in Indonesia. Catalog platform tag: Hulu.
Where to watch Shōgun by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Indonesia | Disney+ |
| Japan | Disney+ |
| Malaysia | Disney+ |
| South Korea | Disney+ |
| Thailand | Disney+ |
| Turkey | Disney+ |
| United Kingdom | Disney+ |
| United States | Disney+, Hulu |
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Is Shōgun worth watching?
Yes — Shōgun earns a 91% Celluloid Score. Celluloid Pick, created by Justin Marks & Rachel Kondo and streaming on Disney+, Hulu.
Celluloid Verdict
A masterful, immersive epic of feudal Japan — visually stunning, politically intricate, and carried by a towering Hiroyuki Sanada performance.
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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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Critic Reviews
Shōgun (2024) Review: A Political Epic Told From the Inside
★★★★★
Shōgun is FX's lavish retelling of James Clavell's novel about power in 1600 Japan, told largely in Japanese and anchored by Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai.
Yes. It is one of the finest historical dramas television has produced, essential for viewers who love political intrigue, patient storytelling and immaculate craft.
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Shōgun: frequently asked questions
Seasons, episodes, where to stream, the cast and whether Shōgun is worth your time.
Yes — Shōgun scores 91% on Celluloid. A masterful, immersive epic of feudal Japan — visually stunning, politically intricate, and carried by a towering Hiroyuki Sanada performance. Stream on Hulu.
Shōgun is catalogued under Hulu and commonly streams on Hulu. Availability varies by country — open the platform app or the Celluloid series page for regional notes.
Shōgun stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai and Tadanobu Asano. Created by Justin Marks & Rachel Kondo.
Shōgun is primarily in Japanese (United States). Subtitles/dubs depend on your streaming platform.
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.
Yes — Shōgun is available on Disney+ in many regions (catalogued under Hulu on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Disney+ app or the where-to-watch notes.
No — Shōgun is not on Netflix. It streams on Disney+, Hulu, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Hulu. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.
Shōgun first aired in 2024 and is still running (2024–present). Created by Justin Marks & Rachel Kondo; it streams on Disney+, Hulu today.
Shōgun has 1 season across 10 episodes (2024–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.
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.
Shōgun stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano, Takehiro Hira. Created by Justin Marks & Rachel Kondo.