In an episode filled with political machinations, Toranaga looked to outmaneuver Ishido and Ochiba no Kata at every turn. I would run through a wall for Toranaga-sama. Shōgun is the best.
I’m not even kidding a little bit. I’m getting ready for it now. I will run through that wall.
Hiroyuki Sanada is an absolute gift to our television screens. The man lends his gravitas to everyone with which he shares a scene and makes everyone better. We’re truly blessed.
Tensions are rising throughout Japan in this episode. In Osaka, Ishido and Lady Ochiba no Kata are scheming ways to quickly:
- Find a person to be the new Regent
- Vote that person to officially be a Regent
- Vote to impeach Toranaga
Obviously, there are some brutally murdered dead bodies bumps in the road, and things didn’t go exactly to plan. Then, Toranaga gets word of their murder of Sugiyama and declares that they will now strike with the battle plan “Crimson Sky” which I hope is as dope as it sounds.
Elsewhere, Toranaga reveals the truth to Mariko about why her father had her marry Buntaro was to protect her and so she could help finish his mission of protecting Japan.
The scene between Mariko, Fuji, Blackthorne, and Kiku was fantastic. The side eye and tiny smile that Fuji gave when Kiku said that Mariko and Blackthorne are together a lot was hilarious.
Look, I’ve made it no secret that I love this show. It’s another week with another great episode. I hope this show wins all of the awards.
