Hulu has renewed Shogun for a second season after the 2024 historical drama became a major critical and streaming hit. The next run will be an original story with a 10-year time jump.
01Summary
- 01Shogun began as a 10-episode miniseries and was renewed for season 2 in May 2024, three months after its February premiere.
- 02The first season, based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel, stars Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Toranaga and Cosmo Jarvis as John Blackthorne.
- 03The season 1 premiere drew 9 million global views in its first six days, according to Variety.
- 04Shogun won 18 Emmys at the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series.
- 05Season 2 will tell an original story, feature a 10-year time jump, and bring back Sanada, Jarvis, Fumi Nikaido and Shinnosuke Abe.
02Why it matters
The renewal shows Hulu sees long-term value in one of its biggest recent drama successes. For viewers, it means the story will continue beyond the original novel and expand the world of feudal Japan.
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