For anyone betting on which TV shows would be nominated today at the Emmys, one title was a pretty safe bet. Throughout its run, the epic seriesShōgunwas widely acclaimed across every aspect of its production, so it would be a shock if it didn’t get nominated at all. Now, with the nominations out, the series has made the cut — and then some. TheHiroyuki Sanada-led series landed a whopping 25 nominations, the most for any TV series in 2024.
As expected,Shōgunlanded nominations in several main categories, including Best Drama Series, Best Lead Actor for Sanada, Best Lead Actress forAnna Sawai(Monarch: Legacy of Monsters), and a double nomination in the Supporting Actor category forTadanobu Asano(Mortal Kombat) andTakehiro Hira(Gran Turismo). Aside from that, the FX series also got nods in technical categories such as Outstanding Directing and Outstanding Writing. The nominations underscore the show’s quality and popularity, and we now just have to wait and see if it makes history with its wins as well.
Despite its impressive number, the nominations forShōgundon’t exactly come as a surprise. Just earlier this week, theTelevision Critics Associationawarded the show in several categories, including Program of The Year. Aside from that, the show was nominated for other high-profile events such as the Gold Derby Awards and theGotham TV Awards. By the end of the awards season,Shōgunwill have easily accumulated over a hundred nominations to its name.
More ‘Shōgun’ Is on the Way
Luckily for fans, FX had alreadyrecognized the potential ofShōgun. Back in May, the network announced that the team is actively working on ways tobring the show back for at least two more seasons. Reportedly, the writers' room starts this Summer, and the Emmy nominations are certainly great fuel for the writing team to work on future episodes that retain the same quality as the freshman season.
Shōgunis based on a legendary 1975best-selling novelby authorJames Clavelland developed for television byRachel KondoandJustin Marks. The story centers around historical events in 17th-century Japan, and future episodes are expected to center around that timeline. The cast also featuresNestor Carbonell(Lost),Cosmo Jarvis(Raised By Wolves),Tommy Bastow(The Crossing),Fumi Nikaido(The Moon) andAkiko Kobayashi(Outrage).
you may stream all episodes from Season 1 ofShōgunnow. Check out thefull list of Emmy nominees here at Collider.
Shogun (2024)
When a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village, Lord Yoshii Toranaga discovers secrets that could tip the scales of power and devastate his enemies.
