1x06 Ladies of the Willow World

Fuji's silent reaction shots during the tea negotiation are all gold

This was such an excellent episode!
It was most definitely a deep and expansive foundational narrative for the whole saga. The nuances, the meaning, spiritual significance, and subtleties I fear of certain acts of this episode are lost to the viewer.

I would imagine the significance would only reveal itself to those that have read Clavell's book prior to watching this amazingly crafted miniseries.

My hope is more of Clavell's Asian Saga is made with the same detail and love that Shōgun is clearly made and acted.

My further wish is this beautifully crafted series challenges others to put their heart and soul into future movies/series that rivals the quality we have in this miniseries. While at the same time putting the sword to the trash we've had to endure as quality entertainment enthusiasts seeking our next love, and yet being disappointed time and time again.

why did they skip anjin and kiku scene whyyy? :weary:

I'm convinced none of you know what 'filler' actually means, this episode was a banger, not the best episode but a certified banger still. Got context for Lady Ochiba, more romance between Blackthorne & Mariko (their chemistry is actually very strong), more behind the scenes politics with the council and a great set up for 'Crimson Sky'. Another great episode!

“Presence is felt most keenly in absence.” An unexpected moment of beauty

Getting pretty boring now after 6 episodes, i need some action

Wouldn't say it's filler at all, they're giving a lot of backstory on Lady Ochiba and Mariko so that you'll understand the layers to the story more. It definitely feels boring in that case I agree

This was an astonishing episode -- one of the best things I've seen in awhile. The scene at the brothel with how it was framed with Mariko in between was masterful. The negotiation and "chess moves" essentially being portrayed each time the tea cups were put back down was absolute perfection. The weight of Anjin's words really hitting him. That doesn’t even touch on the rescue scene… just wow.

This episode dials it back a little, but was still very good. Anna Sawai's acting is growing on me fast. Loved her in the teahouse scene.

Worst episode so far, too long talk.

All the episodes were good but this one ain't it. Hopefully the next episode will have action!