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Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT When FX and Hulu initially announced the return of Shōgun season 2, I was skeptical. While the Shōgun series finale wasn't as action-packed as some might expect, it still ended on a poignant note with a clear indication of how Toranaga would fulfill his karma and establish a new shogunate in feudal Japan that would last centuries.
As far as literary source material goes, Shōgun has completed its story based on Clavell's novel alone. Running out of source material is a major reason why Game of Thrones went downhill after the fifth season, leading to an all-time disappointing finale. Since Shōgun season 1 adapts the entire Clavell book, season 2 will inevitably run into the same issue.
Shogun Season 2 Has 1 Big Advantage Game Of Thrones Didn't Shogun's rich historical background should provide most of its narrative inspiration What's crucial for Shōgun's longevity is for Marks and Kondo to stick to the historical blueprint and avoid derailing the series into the realm of pure fiction.
Related Our Biggest Worry About Shogun Season 2 At first glance Shogun season 2 sounds like a dream come true but a reduced timeline and lack of source material may impact the series' quality.
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