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And I don't necessarily mean that in a good way. Honestly I can't say that it was a bad show. But it certainly not for me. The show as a whole was all build up, no pay off.
Most of the show you think you are following John Blackthorne as he learns and grows within a new people and tries to make his escape. Nope. He just exists and is typically a hot headed imbecile. Then at some point you realize you are actually following Torenaga as he manipulates people to become Shogun.
To begin with, I must say, the casting, acting, set pieces, cinematography are all amazing. This show is visually amazing and helps keep you watching. But that's it. All style, no substance. Maybe this could have been stretched out a couple more episodes and the ending would have been better.
The cast is bogged down and too many do not get the screen time they deserve. Especially the substory of Omi and the escort he loves. There was potential there but it wasn't explored.
But my biggest problem is the convoluted and idiotic dance Torenaga does. His plan is unnecessarily complicated, multiple useless deaths, and tries to unsuccessfully make you think he doesn't want to be Shogun the whole show when it is painfully obvious. There is a huge scene where he is telling all his generals he won't fight and they are begging him too, meanwhile his best friend commits Seppuku in protest. Then it turns out he intended to not surrender, didn't need his friend to die etc.
All in all if you like art house and beautiful filming with less emphasis on the actual story you'll like it. I 100 present see why people rave about the show. But for me, I feel like I wasted time when I got to the end.
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Most of the show you think you are following John Blackthorne as he learns and grows within a new people and tries to make his escape. Nope. He just exists and is typically a hot headed imbecile. Then at some point you realize you are actually following Torenaga as he manipulates people to become Shogun.
To begin with, I must say, the casting, acting, set pieces, cinematography are all amazing. This show is visually amazing and helps keep you watching. But that's it. All style, no substance. Maybe this could have been stretched out a couple more episodes and the ending would have been better.
The cast is bogged down and too many do not get the screen time they deserve. Especially the substory of Omi and the escort he loves. There was potential there but it wasn't explored.
But my biggest problem is the convoluted and idiotic dance Torenaga does. His plan is unnecessarily complicated, multiple useless deaths, and tries to unsuccessfully make you think he doesn't want to be Shogun the whole show when it is painfully obvious. There is a huge scene where he is telling all his generals he won't fight and they are begging him too, meanwhile his best friend commits Seppuku in protest. Then it turns out he intended to not surrender, didn't need his friend to die etc.
All in all if you like art house and beautiful filming with less emphasis on the actual story you'll like it. I 100 present see why people rave about the show. But for me, I feel like I wasted time when I got to the end.
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