Name: Podcast Episode 8: The Abyss of Life
Uploaded: 20250527
Duration: 27 min 52 s

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Set in Japan in the year 1600, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life when a mysterious ship is found marooned in a nearby village.

Lord Toranaga dressed in gold ō-yoroi armor riding a white horse with teal-colored silhouetted army and red sky background

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A question of loyalty. Host Emily Yoshida and guests break down episode 8 of FX’s Shōgun. Featuring showrunner Justin Marks, production designer Helen Jarvis, historian Frederick Cryns, and director Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour. Creators and experts deep-dive into the intricacies of the tea ceremony, the fates of the real-life shipwrecked sailors, and the evolution of a region that would become Tokyo. 

Podcast Episode 8: The Abyss of Life