Shogun’s ‘Painstaking Process’ to Re-Create Feudal Japan, Season 2 Chances

With the FX limited series Shogun, Disney might just have its biggest worldwide streaming hit to date. The first episode of the lavish period epic racked up 9 million streaming views globally, topping the latest season premieres of The Bear and Fargo, and the buzz around the show has only grown since. Shogun has been especially … Read more

'Shogun' Premiere Draws Large Global Streaming Audience

The first of EffectsIt is Shogun has generated a significant streaming audience worldwide, accompanied by strong airplay numbers in the United States. In its first six days of release, the first episode of the limited series — based on James Clavell's bestselling 1975 novel — garnered 9 million streaming views worldwide on Hulu, Disney+ and … Read more

Shōgun Debuts to Promising Global Audience on Disney+ and Hulu

EffectsIt is Shogun came out of the door strong with his streaming beginning. According to Disney, the first episode of the limited series garnered 9 million views worldwide on Hulu, Disney+ and Star+ in its first six days on those services. At the international level, this makes Shogun the company's #1 general entertainment series, surpassing … Read more

Hiroyuki Sanada breaks down the Japanese epic, the journeys of season 2

After an acting career that began as a child, Hiroyuki Sanadathe latest initiative of Effects And Hulu epic limited series Shogun — sees the Japanese star take on a whole new role as producer. Not only does Sanada star in the adaptation of James Clavell's famous 1975 novel as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, but he also … Read more