Shogun
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Conserving energy, waiting for her moment.
Toranaga, throughout the tribunal, remains deferential and stoic conserving his energy, waiting for his moment.
Of course, the falconry scene isnt howShogunopens.
The captain, less optimistic, demands Blackthornes pistol so he can off himself.
The captains suicide is met with resistance from Blackthorne, but also acceptance.
Wait, hang on: Were getting lost in the weeds a bit.
But thats very easy to do withShogun!
So heres a quick recap-within-the-recap of the important plot beats:
1.
It is the year 1600 and the ruler of Japan has died.
His heir, who is a preteen, is too young to take over.
The former ruler has appointed five members to a Council of Regents to rule by committee.
The Dutch shipErasmushas washed ashore and its sickly crew has been taken prisoner.
Was that … clear?
Are we staring down aThe Last Samuraisituation here?
Remember: Its not John Blackthorne himself that is of value, its his guns and cannons.
And then ask yourself: what kind of man wields power in a land like this?
The one who schemes in the open, or the one you never see.
That is the heart a man must keep hidden if he wants to survive.
Feudal Gestures
Even though we as viewershearEnglish, theres no English spoken in the world of theshow.
Even though he doesnt understand Portuguese, Omi immediately drops trou and pisses all over Blackthrones face.
