Overview

• FX’s hit series ‘Shogun’ breaks from its limited series format as preparations for a second season begin.
• Hiroyuki Sanada to reprise his role as Lord Yoshi Toranaga, despite the original series covering the entire book.
• Fan reactions are mixed, with some expressing concern over diluting the series' impact.
• The potential expansion into a full drama series opens new Emmy category opportunities for ‘Shogun’.
• Speculation surrounds the future plot, as the new season will venture beyond the original book’s storyline.