This episode of Shogun begins with the carnage of the previous episode. A.Ron and Jim bring the show coverage you crave. When the meat cart is full, someone is going to pay. Mariko’s family name is revealed. Blackthorne is given a chance to leave…maybe.
Jim and A.Ron are here to entertain and analyze the latest episode of Shogun. Is Toranaga about to be undermined by his own family? Speaking of family, Mariko’s family mystery probably means she has power behind her. Blackthorne is enough of a polyglot to piss people off. Do you know the origin of the term “loose cannon”?
This episode of Shogun has it all; assassination attempts, female warriors, and a random rifle shot. As the body count climbs, the desperation for power grows. A.Ron, master of sail, and Jim, master of nothing at all, are here to break down the surprising elements that are true to history.
Shogun introduces new characters which means new favorites for Jim and A.Ron to discuss. Get to know the intriguing backstories and motivations of the different people in their struggles for power and survival. When someone is coded a traitor this early, it makes the guys at Bald Move a little suspicious. Listen along as the plot unfolds.
The pilot, or Anjin, is a rapid introduction in the world of Shogun. A.Ron and Jim are excited to dive into seventeenth century Japan’s history and culture. This show presents a fully realized world that is both intense and beautiful. And it is surprisingly funny!
Shogun is hitting your Prestige feed! Shogun already has a long-time fan in A.Ron, and Jim is eagerly approaching this story for the first time. This FX show is based on the novel by James Clavell. If you are a fan of royal court based drama, think Game of Thrones, this is the next show for you.
Was Clem just an idiot this whole time? Just like the rest of the season, this finale had its Elmore Leonard moments. The surprises at the end had Jim and A.Ron pointing at the screen like the Leo DiCaprio meme. Find out what moments were quick on the draw, and which fumbled.
Sandy’s life is in danger. The identity of the mole is revealed. Jim recants his opinion on the cop. Carolyn is messing with other people’s cool stuff. Some interesting observations in the feedback. Don’t you dare simp!
Is there a mastermind behind all of this? Clement remains one slippery SOB. Raylan and Carolyn’s relationship is in hot water. Are they all stumbling through this on blind luck? With only two episodes left, Jim and A.Ron are trying desperately to figure out the identity of the mole.
Eventually you’ll get what you want, and we know you want more Timothy Olyphant. How high would the moral stakes have to be for the audience to be ok with Raylan outright attacking Clement? See which predictions came true and find out what the Chicken Fat song has to do with it all.