SHŌGUN Episode 5 "Broken to the Fist" | SPOILER REVIEW | FX | Hulu

The Cine-Files

Steve Morris & John Rocha

Tv & Film

4.8 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 22 March 2024

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

SHOGUN, a brand new series based on the James Clavell novel, dropped its fifth episode "Broken to the Fist" on FX and HULU. The series stars HIROYUKI SONADA, COSMO JARVIS, and ANNA SAWAI. Blackthorne and Mariko struggle to contain the secret that could get them both killed. Yabushige searches for the spy who has betrayed his intentions to Lord Toranaga.

The Outlaw John Rocha is joined by his The Cine-Files cohost Steve Morris who is steeped in the knowledge of James Clavell and Japanese culture to SPOILER REVIEW the SHŌGUN series!

Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Overall Thoughts

5:10 The Return of Buntaro, Mariko, Lady Fuji and Blackthorne

10:45 Buntaro vs Blackthorne, Lady Mariko's Backstory

20:38 The Symbolism of the Pheasant

23:22 Who Killed Uejiro and How It Differs from the Novel

26:22 Toranaga Reaction to Nakagado, Yabushige and Omi After Jozen's Murder

35:03 The Earthquake and the Aftereffects on the Characters and their Storylines

39:54 Lady Mariko and Blackthorne Freedom vs Duty Battle

46:50 Lady Ochiba Returns, Ishido Can't Get the Council to Agree on a 5th Member

49:26 Lady Fuji's Powerful Role Throughout Shogun Episode 5

52:17 When Will Blackthorne Finally Show His Brilliance?

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