FX’s Shogun | Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai

[SPO2 Dalisay]

Since they're off history I guess they are considering putting the Tokugawa heir's actions onto Toranaga himself. And/or going further in Blackthorne's Dutch mission being successful

 

[Pennywise]

I loved the show so much, but it doesn’t need a S2!

 

[OrbOfConfusion]

I loved the show so much, but it doesn’t need a S2!

Agreed.

Ultimately, we're all gonna watch it, but it doesn't need a second season.

 

[Pennywise]

I haven’t read the book or any of the other novels by James Clavell, but maybe they should simply adapt the other books.

 

[Kaleb]

Never needed a 2nd season, but there was just no way that FX were going to let argubly their biggest hit of all time end after 1 season and let Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo leave.

 

[OrbOfConfusion]

Yeah, this is definitely an FX decision when even the show's creators said that the story is complete.

 

[Pennywise]

Just found this interview from a few weeks ago where Marks and Kondo talk about whether it would be possible to even do a S2.

A Genuinely Surprising Update About ‘Shogun’ Season 2

While Shogun season 2 may have been thought impossible, there is an update from the creators that is genuinely surprising.

www.forbes.com

 

[Pennywise]

‘Shogun’ Nears Season 2 Renewal at FX as Star Hiroyuki Sanada Signs Deal to Return

'Shogun' may return for Season 2 as star and producer Hiroyuki Sanada has signed a deal with FX to return as Lord Yoshii Toranaga.

variety.com

Sources indicate that, in the event of a Season 2 renewal, Cosmo Jarvis would likely also return to reprise his role of Pilot-Major John Blackthorne. Of course, there are plenty of other pieces that must fall into place before an official greenlight.

Not surprising at all.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Without a popular or acclaimed book to adapt the whole thing could go downhill like Game of Thrones latter seasons. I’m happy with how the show ended.

 

[Still Wynning]

‘Shogun’ Nears Season 2 Renewal at FX as Star Hiroyuki Sanada Signs Deal to Return

'Shogun' may return for Season 2 as star and producer Hiroyuki Sanada has signed a deal with FX to return as Lord Yoshii Toranaga.

variety.com

Not surprising at all.

While I’m not completely opposed to this, if they’re going to do it, I prefer they do it if they have a really good story they want and need to tell, and not make it just because the show is popular and they need to make money to please some higher-up suits.

Otherwise, just leave it be.

 

[OrbOfConfusion]

Plus, don't forget that production on the first season took years. FX will want to strike while the iron is hot, sure, but they also have to know that they can't rush this.

 

[BlackFox]

I loved the show so much, but it doesn’t need a S2!

 

[squeekness]

I'd love to see some awards go their way.

 

[squeekness]

I loved the show so much, but it doesn’t need a S2!

As long as the story is good I don't mind.

 

[blueharvest]

 

[Pennywise]

 

[OrbOfConfusion]

Hm. Interesting that Marks and Kondo are returning after saying they didn't see a need for a follow-up. In addition to hearing that Clavell's estate is involved. That slightly piques my interest

 

[Pennywise]

 

[SPO2 Dalisay]

Hm. Interesting that Marks and Kondo are returning after saying they didn't see a need for a follow-up. In addition to hearing that Clavell's estate is involved. That slightly piques my interest

I'm curious how does the survivors of another generation getting cash off of grandfather's works help creatively?

 

[BlackFox]

Gone from no more seasons to two more in the space of a week.

At least they seem to be taking it seriously though, dont think many would have returned without serious input from the estate of the original writer.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Yeah I am glad but cautious on the more seasons news. I want to see this world and characters again. But sometimes things are just better left as they are.

 

[OrbOfConfusion]

Yeah I am glad but cautious on the more seasons news. I want to see this world and characters again. But sometimes things are just better left as they are.

Spot on. I think this is where a lot of us are with this decision.

 

[Pennywise]

 

[kguillou]

I loved this show and happy its returning even though i fully agree it didnt need it. This was a business decision, plain and simple. Its like DC’s Joker movie, did it need a sequel? Absolutely not. But if your the studio financiers and youre looking at the numbers the first iteration did, no studio suit in their right mind would say “no more” to something that did so well. This is the same thing that happened here.

And like it or not, we’re in this day and age where every streaming app is desperately looking for their “Game of Thrones,” and Hulu thinks they found theirs.

 

[The Big G]

Im not sure how I feel about this. Shogun is a very one and done story IMO.

You COULD adapt Gaijin, but honestly the story was so-so unless they want to use it to set up an adaptation of Noble House and Tai-Pan

In my mind im kinda thinking..."What's the story hook?"

The main option that comes to my mind is a falling out between Blackthorne and Toranaga. And im not sure I want to go there...even though it makes sense