FX/Hulu Developing Two More Seasons of 'Shōgun'
In a development foreshadowed when FX has signed Hiroyuki Sanada for more Shōgun, Hulu/FX has given the go-ahead to two additional seasons of the critically acclaimed series. FX/Hulu will collaborate with the estate of James Clavell — the author of the Shōgun novel. Co-creator, executive producer, writer, and showrunner Justin Marks and co-creator, executive producer, and writer Rachel Kondo have committed to the development of the upcoming seasons.
When the announcement was teased a few days ago, the general consensus was cautiously optimistic: Yes, please. The risk of screwing up a nearly flawless first season was outweighed by our desire to see the return of Hiroyuki Sanada.
Globally, Shōgun is the most streamed series in the history of FX — and also the most expensive — so the move is not surprising. However, the additional seasons are not guaranteed — they are in development, and the renewals are contingent upon the writers coming up with a solid plan for seasons two and three.
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Mixed feelings about this.
I'm worried that without the novel to structure the story, it might be terrible.
However, they are collaborating with the estate of James Clavell, so hopefully they won't allow anything to ruin his legacy.
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