9.0
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Shōgun (2024)
Shōgun (2024)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
9.0
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HuluDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The series, set in feudal Japan, champions the establishment of a stable, traditional order through the strategic actions of a strong leader, emphasizing duty, loyalty, and the pragmatic use of power within a hierarchical society.
The series 'Shōgun' features casting that accurately reflects its historical Japanese setting, with a diverse ensemble primarily composed of Japanese actors and a white actor for the European lead. The narrative focuses on historical and cultural dynamics, exploring themes of power and cultural clash without explicitly centering on modern DEI critiques or negatively framing traditional identities.
Secondary
Buddhism is depicted as a deeply integrated and respected aspect of Japanese culture, providing a moral, philosophical, and spiritual framework for many characters. The narrative portrays its influence on concepts of honor, duty, and the acceptance of fate with nuance and dignity.
The film portrays institutional Christianity, particularly the Jesuit order and Portuguese traders, as a politically manipulative and imperialistic force. It highlights their hypocrisy, ruthlessness, and disruptive influence on Japanese society, using religion as a pretext for power and trade.
The historical drama series Shōgun (2024) does not include any explicit or identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, there is no specific portrayal of queer identity or relationships to assess within the narrative.
The film 'Shōgun, 2024' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative, set in feudal Japan, focuses on historical and political drama without incorporating elements related to transsexual identity. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate, resulting in a 'N/A' rating for its net impact.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2024 adaptation of Shōgun faithfully portrays its main characters, who are based on historical figures or established in James Clavell's novel, maintaining their original genders. No significant character's gender was altered from the source material or historical record.
The 2024 series "Shōgun" is an adaptation of James Clavell's novel, set in feudal Japan. Key characters, including the English navigator John Blackthorne and various Japanese historical figures, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their historical or canonical depiction, showing no instances of race swapping.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.6
8.4
Critic Ratings
9.9
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