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Really! Shogun was magnificently shot, and had beautifully designed sets and costumes and was largely well acted, but the script trashed the tapestry, nuance and breadth of the story, making it a 3 out of 10 at best.
Loved the show but I admit I found myself wondering what a different actor could’ve done w/ the role. Conversely though, I appreciated that he was, largely, an unappealing graceless boor - as another posted, an interloper rather than a white savior. His lack of appeal was perhaps intentional? Idk.
I guess he performed the role too well but I am more comfortable with the Richard Chamberlin type. Like a recent Kdrama I recently watched the bad guy role was done so well the actor couldn’t get endorsements because of his negative vibes.
I was 6 when original version aired but I too kept comparing to Richard Chamberlain, really had to force myself to lose those expectations & change my perspective - not always successfully! Also I’m
shallow wanted him to be more handsome & kept focusing on his neck & head being the same width. lol
In the book he starts out as an arrogant colonist, who gradually absorbs a new culture and questions some of his own values, none of which came across at all in the new show.
I’ve read the book also (albeit years ago) but I disagree somewhat that none of that came across at all in the new series - I don’t think it came across enough or well, but I got it.
Fair enough and in the end its subjective, but I think that maybe because you read the book as I did (many times 🤣) the mind fills in the missing parts? Anyway, it was a shame as the Japanese casting was phenomenal and the sets I loved. They ruined The Stand as well my 2nd favourite novel 🤣🤣🤣
James, Mike, and Margaret might've learned of some best shows they probably haven't watched to write this article, what's for sure is they're definitely missing the better than best shows on tv.
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shallow wanted him to be more handsome & kept focusing on his neck & head being the same width. lol
I'm starting to think maybe NYT is not a good fit for Bluesky 🫤