Shōgun's creators open up about that big finale twist they gave viewers, when it game to the long-awaited war between Toranaga and Ishido.
Shōgun's story was built on the prospect of imminent war between a once-peaceful council of Japanese lords, following the death of their master. Viewers turned in each week to see how Lord Yoshii Toranaga would try to outmaneuver his foes, and secure the loyalty and obedience of his followers, as odds and allegiances shifted.
Why Shōgun Didn't Show The Battle Between Toranaga & IshidoIn a new interview with Mashable, Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks described why including Shōgun's climatic"Battle of Sekigahara" felt dishonest to the kind of show they were building. As the Shōgun showrunners point out, the original novel's author, James Clavell, didn't even include the Battle of Sekigahara in the climax of his book, except as an epilogue footnote, which confirms Toranaga's victory over Ishido, and his rise to becoming Shōgun. So why should the TV adaptation add filler of a battle sequence the book didn't even feel was worth covering?
While that kind of resolution hits hard on a character and thematic level, there will inevitably be some viewers who are disappointed we didn't get to see a large battle on sea and land. Marks and Kondo admitted that they did consider going the action spectacle route at points – even if they ultimately didn't do it.
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