🏯 Shōgun on FX

This week on episode #206 of New Release … barbarians Ashley, Derrick!, and Drew find themselves at the center of a power struggle that will define global politics for centuries to come. Set in Japan in the year 1600, Shōgun begins with families of Japan on the brink of civil war. Meanwhile, outside forces from the west encroach on their territory, posing an existential threat. Tensions run high. We discuss the rich world building and patience of this new historical drama. Will Shōgun fill the void left by Game of Thrones or—I don’t actually have an ‘or’ right now. This show is awesome. Listen to find out all the reasons why. Then search ‘New Release’ on Spotify or Apple to subscribe. Something Oscar-related coming next week. Get full access to New Release at newrelease.substack.com/subscribe