FX Confirms Shōgun Season 2 - Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis Return for More Epic Drama

Our favorite show Shōgun is officially coming back. FX announced today their plans to continue to mega hit for season 2, which originally was supposed to be a limited series. However, the show grew in popularity and dominated the Emmys (18 wins) and Golden Globes. Production is set to being in January filming in Vancouver. FX took it a step further and confirmed an additional season.

Shōgun, was hailed as a masterclass in period drama. With meticulous attention to historical detail and emotionally resonant characters, the show stood out as one of 2024’s most compelling TV offerings. Its blend of Eastern and Western storytelling perspectives told through the lens of English navigator John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) and Japanese warlord Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) made it both accessible and profound.

Stars Hiroyuki Sanada is returning as Lord Toranaga (continuing his executive producing work as well). Also set to return is Cosmo Jarvis as John Blackthorne expanding his role as co-executive producer this season. How does Blackthorne move forward with Anna Sawai’s character, we cannot fathom.

Ready for even more good news? We have the official season 2 description/logline! Per the show, season 2 “is set ten years after the events of the first season and continues the historically-inspired saga of these two men from different worlds whose fates are inextricably entwined.”

The show is based on James Clavell’s novel of the same name. According to FX, showrunners Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks “recently wrapped a writers’ room devoted to creating a wholly original new chapter to the first season.” So, its great news that the same showrunners are returning for next season and answering some unresolved storylines.

Kondo and Marks also know how they want the story to end. The question remains will fans agree with their choices.

Some cool show stats to know:

• Shōgun scored a 99% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

• Season 1 was FX’s most-watched limited series debut on Hulu.

• Over 10 million viewers streamed the series in its first month.

Are you excited for Shōgun Season 2? Let us know your predictions and favorite moments from Season 1 in the comments below!