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PALM ROYALE, Laura Dern, 'Maxine Shakes the Tree', (Season 1, ep. 105, aired April 3, 2024). photo: ©Apple TV+ / Courtesy Everett Collection
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WESTWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: George R. R. Martin attends the LA Special Screening of Fox Searchlight Pictures' "Tolkien" at Regency Village Theatre on May 08, 2019 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
The exception that proves the rule? "Shōgun."
'Shogun' stars Cosmo Jarvis as John Blackthorne and Hiroyuki Sanada as Yoshii Toranaga, shown here having an intense conversation outside
Don't Forget the Actors, Emmy Voters
The new frontrunner for Best Drama Series has the strongest reviews among a down year for the category, and it's one of the few contenders led by people of color. But will voters respond?
Tadanobu Asano as Yabushige in 'Shogun,' shown here wearing a round hat and green robe
My Favorite Scene
The star behind "Shogun's" double-dealing fan-favorite broke down when Yabushige and Blackthorn first began their complex relationship (and it may be later than you think).
'Shogun'
Un-Limited
The hit FX for Hulu series stars Hiroyuki Sanada, who also produces.
'SHOGUN' --  Pictured: Hiroyuki Sanada as Yoshii Toranaga.  CR: Katie Yu/FX
Stunt coordinator Lauro Chartrand-DelValle talks about his work on both series and why realism is his guiding principle.
Hiroyuki Sanada in attendance for 'SHOGUN' Cast & Creative Team Photo Call, Japan Society, New York, NY, February 25, 2024. Photo By: Manoli Figetakis/Everett Collection
As both star and producer, Sanada played an integral part in shaping the series.
'SHOGUN' --  "A Dream of a Dream" -- Episode 10 (Airs April 23)  Pictured (L-R): Tadanobu Asano as Kashigi Yabushige,  Hiroyuki Sanada as Yoshii Toranaga.  CR: Katie Yu/FX
A Dream of a Dream
Co-creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo talk about structuring the FX limited series to make each episode exceptional.
'SHOGUN' --  Pictured: Hiroyuki Sanada as Yoshii Toranaga.  CR: Katie Yu/FX
fact vs fiction
The FX series concluded April 23. What really happened to John Blackthorne and more?
'Shogun' stars Cosmo Jarvis as John Blackthorne and Hiroyuki Sanada as Yoshii Toranaga, shown here having an intense conversation outside
The Final Cut
Editors Maria Gonzales and Aika Miyake break down every step in Toranaga's — and the FX series' — master plan.
Shogun Episode 10 stars Hiroto Kanai as Kashigi Omi, Hiroyuki Sanada as Toranaga
What a Bonfire, Indeed
"War is inevitable!" shouts the man. And the earth shakes its head, "No."
'SHOGUN' --  Crimson Sky -- Episode 9 (Airs April 16)  Pictured (C):  Anna Sawai as Toda Mariko.  CR: Katie Yu/FX
You Shall Not Pass
Co-creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo break down why Mariko's attempted exit from Osaka Castle was the scene in the book that made them want to make the series.
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