






8.263 minSeason 1 • Episode 10
LatestIn the wake of a tragic death, Blackthorne finally considers the true nature of Toranaga's plan.
In Japan in the year 1600, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village.
Direction
Marks and Kondo treat silence like a weapon.
Cinematography
Every frame could hang in a museum.
Acting
Sanada's micro-expressions carry entire episodes.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes