Shogun Season 2: Key Character Returns on Disney+ – Latest Update
is of the upcoming season hint at a continued exploration of the intertwined fates of these two characters from different backgrounds. In Season 1, Lord Toranaga faced conflicts with his enemies on the regency council, and Blackthorne provided strategic military advice that helped tip the scales in his favor and end a historic civil war.
Good news for fans of the series – Jarvis and Sanada are the only main characters returning from Season 1, as the other two did not make it. The show will take a leap in time, with Season 2 set 10 years after the events of the first season.
Showrunners Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks have crafted an original story for the upcoming season, drawing elements and characters from James Clavell’s novel “Shōgun” that were not explored in the first season.
“Shōgun” is FX’s most-watched series ever and has already been renewed for a third season. Both Jarvis and Sanada are executive producers for the new season, which promises to continue the saga of Lord Yoshii Toranaga and Captain John Blackthorne in an exciting new chapter. Watch out for Season 2 coming soon to Disney+!