When samurai epic Shōgun is released and where it is streaming in the UK
Disney+ has finally launched its hotly anticipated samurai epic, Shōgun. Available to stream now, the action-drama takes place in 1600 Japan and centres around a military leader who fights for his life at the dawn of a civil war.
The story is told from the perspective of British hero John Blackthorne, an English sailor who rises from outsider to samurai while being used as a pawn in Lord Yoshii Toranaga’s struggle to reach the top of the ruling chain – or Shōgun. The 10-episode limited series is based on James Clavell’s 1975 bestselling novel of the same name – itself a fictionalised version of historical events – which also spawned a 1980 TV adaptation.
It stars Peaky Blinders actor Cosmo Jarvis, John Wick: Chapter 4’s Hiroyuki Sanada and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters star Anna Sawai. It is created for television by husband and wife team Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, with Marks – whose credits include 2016’s The Jungle Book and Top Gun: Maverick – serving as showrunner and executive producer.
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Shōgun is loosely inspired by the true story of English navigator William Adams, the first Westerner to set foot in Japan who eventually became a samurai. Early reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, with the series currently boasting a perfect 100 percent Rotten Tomatoes score.
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Hiroyuki Sanada stars as military leader Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Disney+)Empire said Shōgun is “gripping television [with] striking performances and stunning visuals,” while TIME Magazine hailed it as “a genuine masterpiece”. So if you’re keen for some scintillating samurai action, here’s when Shōgun is released in the UK and how to watch it free with some money-saving deals.
When Shōgun is released in in the UK
Shōgun premiered on Tuesday, February 27, with the first two episodes. New episodes will be released weekly through to the tenth and final episode on Tuesday, April 23.
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Where Shōgun is streaming and how to watch with money-saving deals
Shōgun is available to stream exclusively on Disney+ in the UK, which TV lovers can join for as little as £4.99 a month. This includes loads of Star Wars films and shows including Ahsoka, The Bad Batch and the upcoming The Acolyte and Skeleton Crew, plus the biggest and best Marvel content like Loki, The Marvels and the soon-to-be-released X-Men ’97.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters star Anna Sawai is mysterious translator Toda MarikoDisney+ is also the home of hit shows like The Bear, Modern Family and the hotly anticipated Sean Bean murder mystery Shardlake. There’s no hidden cost with a monthly Disney+ subscription and it can be cancelled at any time, while customers can get the equivalent of two months free with an annual subscription.
But savvy shoppers can get Disney+ free for a year when buying the brand-new Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+ or Ultra from Samsung, which also comes with Galaxy Buds2 Pro and a Galaxy SmartTag2, plus up to £370 discount if you trade in your old handset. EE customers can also get Disney+ free for a year with the Galaxy S24 and up to £432 discount with a trade-in, plus Apple TV+ free for six months and free Netflix when choosing a plan with an inclusive extra like the All Rounder.
Click here to watch Shōgun on Disney+. Alternatively, a host of new shows are streaming on Amazon’s Prime Video and Apple TV+.
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