Shōgun is heading into production on Season 2 after it won a historic 18 Emmys for Season 1. The creators of the FX adaptation recently teased what to expect in the second season, which doesn’t have any James Clavell book plot to follow after the first season covered the full book. The new details reveal which character from Season 1 is stepping into a lead role in Season 2.
Shōgun Season 1 was the most-watched FX series in the network’s history. Filming on Season 2 starts in January 2026 in Vancouver. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in Shōgun Season 2.
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