FX’s historical drama series,Shōgun, has found massive success since it premiered in early 2024. So much so that the show’s star,Hiroyuki Sanadasigned a deal to reprise his rolein a possibleShōgunextension. But while the details of the next installment are still in the works, the original miniseries from the 1980s has finally become available to stream. The catch, it’s not on Hulu.
The originalShōgunminiseries ended back on August 21, 2025, and according toVulture, all five episodes are available to stream on Paramount+. The 1980s adaptation of the 1975 novel starredRichard Chamberlain(I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry,Will & Grace) as John Blackthorne,Toshiro Mifuneas Yoshi Toranaga,Yoko Shimadaas Lady Toda Buntaro, andFrankie Sakaias Lord Kashigi Yabushige, and has won three Primetime Emmy Awards, including “Outstanding Limited Series.” Each episode ran between 120 and 180 minutes and also used English and Japanese in its script.
What is ‘Shōgun’?
Based on the1975 novel of the same name byJames Clavell,Shōgunis a fictional historical drama about an English sailor who ends up shipwrecked in Japan during the end of the Sengoku Period. The show took six years to produce and was reported to be FX’s most expensive series to date. The 2024 series stars Sanada (Westworld,Hawkeye),Cosmo Jarvis(Peaky Blinders),Anna Sawai(F9), andTadanobu Asano(Thor,Mortal Kombat), and it is currently nominated for two Gotham TV Awards, for Breakthrough Limited Series and Outstanding Performance in a Limited Series.
Shōgunhas been praised by both fans and critics since its release, earning an average critics score of 99 percent and an audience score of 90 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.Shōgun’screatorsRachel KondoandJustin Marksspoke to Collider about thepossibility of adapting another of Clavell’s booksand that they want to be “very careful” moving forward as they want to produce something that’s “even better than the books.”
Recently,Deadlinehas confirmed that a second season forShōgunhas been greenlit and that FX will be working with the Clavell estate to extend the show. Due to this, the FX series will be moving towards the Drama categories for the upcoming Emmy Awards.
Season 1 ofShōgunis available to stream on Hulu. Meanwhile, details about a second season have yet to be revealed. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.
Shogun (2024)
When a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village, Lord Yoshii Toranaga discovers secrets that could tip the scales of power and devastate his enemies.
