Jo and Rob unpack the ways in which the television adaptation surpassed the original work
Jo and Rob return to break down the Shogun finale. They discuss the surprising restraint throughout the final episode, their feelings about the show as a whole, and the revelation behind Toranaga’s true intentions. Along the way, they talk about the placement of Blackthorne’s seppuku moment and the beautiful subtlety of Ochiba’s poetry. Later, they unpack the ways in which the television adaptation surpassed the original work.
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney
Producer: Kai Grady
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