Who remembers the Shogun series? The historical spectacle with Richard Chamberlain was broadcast on television from 1980 and achieved top ratings in many countries. James Clavell’s novel about a European who ends up in graceful but horribly brutal 17th century Japan now re-released with the Shogun series. It is now available to stream on Disney+.
On Disney+: In Shogun, 1000 warlords fight for control of Japan
Shogun tells a fictional story based on historical events in the year 1600. The influence of Portuguese and Catholic missionaries is increasing in Japan. Since the death of the country’s autocrat, there has been tension and intrigue among the members of the Council of Regents. The power structure could tip at any moment.
Check out the trailer for Shogun here:
Shogun – S01 Trailer (German) HD
The shipwrecked Englishman Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) slides into this climate. After facing the distrust of his hosts narrowly escaped with his life several times, He slowly gains the trust of the powerful warlord Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada).
The new Shogun adaptation received very good reviews even before streaming started. The series has a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 100% and a Metacritic score of 84 points. Time Magazine describes the implementation as “real masterpiece“.
Band of Brothers Universe Podcast: What is the best war series?
The war series Band of Brothers, created in 2001 by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, is still considered one of the best representatives of the genre. But the follow-up series The Pacific and the newly released thematic sequel Masters of the Air are also exceptional stories in the Second World War.
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We introduce you to the three series of the Band of Brothers universe with their land, island and air battles, compare their advantages and ask whether war can be entertainment.