SETTING THE SCENE
SETTING THE SCENE
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
When a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby Japanese fishing village, Lord Yoshii Toranaga discovers secrets that could tip the scales of power and devastate his enemies.
THE STORY UNFOLDS
EPISODE 01Destinies converge in Japan after a barbarian ship washes ashore in a poor fishing village. Meanwhile, in Osaka, Lord Toranaga finds himself outplayed by his enemies.
Feb 28, 2024
EPISODE 02Blackthorne’s arrival in Osaka stirs up a hornet’s nest of rivalries. Mariko is trapped between her cause and her faith when she must translate for the barbarian in Lord Toranaga’s custody.
Feb 28, 2024
EPISODE 03After Blackthorne survives a brazen assassination attempt, Toranaga realizes he must ferry his allies out of Osaka or risk certain defeat.
Mar 6, 2024
EPISODE 04Blackthorne and Mariko test their new alliance as they train Toranaga's gun regiment for war. Yabushige must navigate his past promises to Ishido when an old friend comes to the village.
Mar 13, 2024
EPISODE 05Blackthorne and Mariko struggle to contain the secret that could get them both killed. Yabushige searches for the spy who has betrayed his intentions to Lord Toranaga.
Mar 20, 2024
EPISODE 06Lady Ochiba returns to Osaka in order to accelerate the Regents' campaign against Toranaga. In Ajiro, Toranaga tests Mariko's loyalty to his cause.
Mar 27, 2024
EPISODE 07Outplayed by new alliances in Osaka, Toranaga is forced to carve out a new deal with a long lost family member.
Apr 3, 2024
EPISODE 08Toranaga's defeated clan moves to Edo and awaits their fate. Blackthorne must decide who he fights for – the lord who has turned his back on him, or the ambition that brought him to Japan in the first place.
Apr 10, 2024
EPISODE 09Mariko arrives in Osaka for the fight of her life. Blackthorne and Yabushige scramble to save their own heads as their options dwindle.
Apr 17, 2024
EPISODE 10In the wake of a tragic death, Blackthorne finally considers the true nature of Toranaga's plan.
Apr 24, 2024