TV shows and media in the historical fiction genre always intrigue fans. In the wake of that, Hulu and FX brought fans a new historical series ‘Shōgun‘. The Hiroyuki Sanada-starrer TV series is based on the 1975 novel crafted by the late writer James Clavell.
The series touches upon the medieval era in Japan which was on the verge of entering civil war. ‘Shōgun‘ has quickly gained popularity and impressed fans with its realistic portrayal and accurate cinematography. So if you have watched and liked this masterpiece by Hulu and FX, you can definitely give these shows a try.
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5. ‘Marco Polo’
People all over the world have heard about the popular Venetian explorer Marco Polo. The Netflix series ‘Marco Polo‘ explores his journey as he travels to China and spends time in Kublai Khan’s court. The show has 2 seasons with 10 episodes each.
4. ‘House of Ninjas’
It is another sort of historical series, set in Japan just like ‘Shōgun‘. ‘House Of Ninjas’ is a gripping TV series that narrates the story of the Tawara family who upholds their shinobi tradition. It has hints of a family drama too. Tawara family tries to live a normal life until they are forced to go back to living their ninja lifestyle.
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3. ‘The Last Kingdom’
This TV show greatly resembles ‘Shōgun‘ with its medieval actions, setting and political narration. ‘The Last Kingdom’ follows the story of Uthred of Bebbanburg. It shows Uthred’s struggle as he tries to capture the throne of Bebbanburg. The character arc of Alexander Dreymon’s Uthred is also worth watching. The main plotline of ‘The Last Kingdom’ is based on a novel named ‘Saxon Stories’.
2. ‘Vikings’
This historical drama has been a fan-favorite show for years. The main thing that kept fans hinged on the ‘Vikings’ was how consistently good it was throughout its 7 seasons. It is a fictional story with a few parts based on historical facts. The show explores the journey of Ragnar Lodbrok, a fierce Viking, from being a mere farmer to becoming the king of the clan. ‘Vikings’ also shows the brutality and ruthlessness of Vikings. If you love brute violence, you can give it a try.
1.’Game Of Thrones’
Based on George R.R. Martin’s novel, ‘A Song Of Ice And Fire‘, ‘Game Of Thrones’ is a true masterpiece by HBO. The 8-season-long drama has everything that makes a TV show exciting. Action, drama, suspense, interesting family dynamics, etc. ‘Game Of Thrones’ is the perfect mix.
‘Game Of Thrones’ follows a similar plot as ‘Shōgun‘, i.e., different royal families fighting to capture the throne after the King passes away. Fans have been critical of season 8 as it had multiple mistakes and has definitely left a bad taste in their mouth. However, still, the show still holds up.
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