The show, originally planned as a miniseries, is now awaiting at least two more seasons.
The historical drama “Shogun”, which was released in February of this year and immediately captivated millions of viewers, has long been considered a potential favorite of the Emmy Awards that took place on the eve of the Emmy Awards – and the series lived up to those expectations. all expectations. During the ceremony, the show received 18 statuettes, making it a real record holder for the award – before that, the championship was held by “Game of Thrones”, which was once awarded 12 Emmy Awards.
“Shogun” took home the ceremony’s top awards, among others, winning in the categories of “Best Drama Series,” “Best Direction in a Drama,” “Best Drama Actress” and “Best Drama Actor.” The last two statuettes went to Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai — both actors received Emmy nominations for the first time in their careers.
The series received its remaining awards in technical categories a week before the main ceremony — for example, “Shogun” was awarded for Best Sound Mixing, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Prosthetic Makeup, Best Casting and many more.
Based on the historical novel of the same name by James Clavell, ‘Shogun’ tells the story of the English sailor John Blackthorne, who is shipwrecked in the 17th century and finds himself in Japan, closed to Europeans, torn by internecine wars. Over time, Blackthorn not only manages to integrate into the local community, but also to become the right-hand man of the samurai Toranaga, who is prepared to do anything to gain power.
Source: Popcorn News
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