Shogun 1x01 'Anjin' | First Time Reaction

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Step back into the turbulent era of 1600s Japan with Arianna and Maple as they react to the opening episode of "Shogun," titled "Anjin." This gripping episode introduces us to a world of political intrigue and cultural clash as the English pilot John Blackthorne and his crew of the Dutch ship Erasmus are shipwrecked and taken prisoner by samurai on the coast of Japan. Witness the tension and survival struggles as Blackthorne navigates the hostile and unfamiliar political landscape dominated by local regents and the looming threat of the Jesuit order. React with Arianna and Maple to the complex alliances and betrayals among the Japanese regents and the unexpected bravery of Blackthorne, who must adapt quickly to preserve his life and that of his crew. This episode is a dramatic journey through power struggles and cultural exchanges, setting the stage for an epic saga.

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00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Reaction
37:08 - Review