Shogun Review (Eps 1-5) (SPOILERS) 

About the two swords. I think it was meant to be a respect thing, but Torunaga laughs because as was revealed earlier in the episode, those swords weren't Fuji's grandfather's. They had been bought off a drunken samurai so her family wouldn't be shamed for not having swords. Before the earthquake when Mariko and Blackthorn are arguing she tells him, "your words gave it power" and he takes this to heart. When he tells Torunaga that the swords were Fuji's family swords it is like he is speaking this into reality, and Torunaga laughes because he knows the situation behind the blades. The point of the episode is that John thinks hes getting the hang of how Japan works so he becomes careless and he gets the rug pulled out from him, so the end of the ep shows that hes learned his lesson

LETS GO SHOGUN SOUP

Was not expecting Teddy to watch this but I'm so glad he did

Finally, Shogun Soup. I am at peace.

The whole pheasant thing was *almost* very well done, but didn’t make sense because Mariko was there all along. All it would take was a single word from Lady Fuji and Mariko would’ve told John to take it down. These people have a very different culture, but are highly educated political players. They’d know to bring in the damn translator

Coming right out with a take hotter than a boiling barbarian

I agree with Aaron, I rather watch anyone else but Blackthorne. More Fuji please.

This show was a pleasant surprise, really well done and pretty grown up despite some reservations I had

unexpected shogun rua reference love it

I don't disagree with Aaron that something is off with the character. I can't put my finger on it, but he feels a bit like he's playing a stage role rather than TV. I am still very much enjoying the show.

I've been waiting for this. 😩

2:51 woah woah woah. Cosmo Jarvis is amazing. He’s Tom Hardy with range. Bad take. * 38:16 did you not do the second half bc you got mad they renewed it? lol

Are you guys going to be reviewing 3 Body Problem?

Shoutout on the shogun rua reference!

Has to be one of the worst takes from Aaron yet unfortunately, maybe he really was watching a different show

I’m begging you guys to go on Internet Archive & watch the original. Not only does it explain a LOT of the context y’all are missing, but I would LOVE to hear Aaron compare & contrast the two versions. I bet all my cash he likes the 1980 version better.

For me blackthorne is like a me character. As in someone most of us can relate to as not many people understand a lot about the ancient Japanese culture. He was defo my favorite character

So I guess we’re not gonna get the rest of their spoiler review for the whole season😢

Im with Aaron

The reason why blackthorn says he already bathed was because during those times I don't remember if it was the prodestian or the English, but they believed that the water contained a lot of germ and death

Y’all going to do 3 Body Problem?

Miso Soup

these books are a series of books that jumps time periods. so they could do more that go into the future and show the results of what happened

Belwildered to hear his take on Blackthorn

9:10 i think you missed the point of why he did that A) it was to imply to the nephew that he knew damn well it was him that did that B) it puts Yabushige in a tough spot with the regents if his own nephew is in command of a division with superior foreign weapons

Can't believe Jarvis' character didn't know what an earthquake was.

Good soup 👌🏽

I started this show yesterday and I understand what aaron is saying. I think it's the voice and accent it's like over grandiose

If you all have time, you should watch Tokyo vice ! Love your podcast

Show has tooo much dialogue Man for real i came really interested after The trailer but all im seeing are subtitles for 8 chapters Straight. No action at all😊

Could you guys please post your review of the 2nd half of Shogun?

I agree with Aaron. His character is the least interesting part of the show and I almost want to skip when hes on screen. The Japanese politics is so much more interesting.

Teddy, you HAVE TO watch Death Note. One of those animes that belong on your must-watch list.

lol Everybody and they momma doing a review of X-Men 97’ but not Nerd Soup 😂😂😂

Agree with Aaron. The show is called “Shogun,” but Blackthorn takes up half of every episode. Blackthorn serves as an avatar for the audience. It’s obvious from the beginning he has plot armor, and a romance was being set up with the translator. We learn the translator has a husband 5 minutes before he dies 😂. Every other aspect of the show is more interesting. But he gives Tom Cruise in “The Last Samurai” vibes. His arc is predictable & cliche.

I've been waiting to watch this until I was caught up. John Blackthorne's actor is singlehandedly keeping me from recommending the show to friends

Blackthrone is legitimately one of the best parts of the show, hearing someone say the chemistry between him and Mariko is bad is baffling…it’s like are we even watching the same thing? That’s got to be one of the worst takes on this series that exists on the internet.

Hey guys could you please talk about Francis Coppola´s MEGALOPOLIS on your next video, I feel like it's a very interesting project. Big Hit or Miss

You guys not reviewing Invincible anymore?

Justified was a good fx show

Wheres the final review lol

I said this when I first saw the trailer, Cosmo Jarvis (the dude playing Blackthorne) seems a bit off from time to time.. but honestly he's growing on me slightly. I don't think he will capture me like fucking Charles Dance playing Tywin you know, but it's good enough and I think the fact that Blackthorne is suppose to be confused by the culture, barely know the language and stuff is what makes it seem worse than it is. If you get past that he will probably grow on you.

Y’all shoulda cut negative Nancy out of the intro lol

This show reminds me of the Tom Cruise “The Last Samurai.” Is this a case of awful storytelling or history repeating itself?

Holy s*** y'all's views have gone down. Like waaaay down. It's like ever since game of thrones, a lot of these podcast review shows have gone down the toilet. That's too bad.

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Completely disagree with Aaron. So far, the only character i don't like is the shoguns son and i understand that's how he is writing, so good job. Otherwise every character feels perfect. Blackthorn shows a different side that the higher political side and regents does not show, especially the culture, and the actor fits completely perfect. But to each their own..

Art is subjective, but Aaron your wrong 🤣. You do a great job Aaron, but this has to be the WORST take you've had in the over half decade I've listened to you lol. Continue your great work, but forever I will remember this take as your biggest L. John Blackthorne has been just as interesting as everyone else. The actor is incredible.

Game of thrones in Japan 👌

I agree with Aaron. Not a fan of the Englishman and everything involving his story

Looks like I got a new show to watch

Aaron is 100% right, Blackthorn’s bumbling around feels like filler. I want the politics! And I had to roll my eyes at the trope of white foreigner falls in love with Japanese woman 🙄you can’t convince me that she wanted him when he told her he didn’t want to bathe TWICE in a week.

Was specifically hoping to see this video show up on my feed like a week ago

Ochiba has three-fold leverage. 1.Okuda's daughter (Okuda is based on Oda Nobunaga) (Nobunaga was the 1st man to unify Japan) 2.Taiko's consort (Taiku was the 2nd unifier) 3. Mother of the heir (possible 3rd unifier)

It's revealed at the end of the episode that touching the bird was an excuse for the old man to sacrifice himself to maintain the spy's cover.

Gotta agree with Aaron. You aint alone on that take. His character kind of takes away from the intrigue of the houses and power dynamics. Not a bad character but an unneeded one.

Gonna edge to this video, thank you beau.

I am so genuinely baffled about Aaron not liking Blackthorne/Cosmo Jarvis. It's one thing to be more interested in the politics of the show, sure; but saying it's a BAD performance????? On what planet?!? And he and Lady Mariko have no chem??? What?!? Hard to believe he's watching the same show lmao great episode though!

MM.. RABBIT STEW.. HAD TO SUBSTITUTE A FEW INGREIDIANTS.

It’s supposed to be awkward lol

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