Shōgun (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Series · ★ 8.4
Released in 2024, Shōgun is a drama and war & politics series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Shōgun stars Hiroyuki Sanada as Yoshii Toranaga, Cosmo Jarvis as John Blackthorne, Anna Sawai as Toda Mariko and Tadanobu Asano as Kashigi Yabushige, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Shōgun sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shōgun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shōgun tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shōgun (2024)?
- In US, Shōgun is available to stream on Hulu. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shōgun worth watching?
- Shōgun holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shōgun?
- Shōgun stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano and Takehiro Hira.
- When was Shōgun released?
- Shōgun was released in 2024.