This week on Taking It Down, Blaine begins with a quick, non-spoiler thought on Netflix’s The Gentlemen (2:59). From there, he discusses without spoiling Manhunt from Apple TV+ (3:16) and 3 Body Problem on Netflix with no spoilers (5:47). After a hello from Adam, the two give some non-spoiler thoughts on Shōgun overall (8:39) before discussing TV’s odd schedule (9:44). From there, they discuss Shōgun‘s fifth episode “Broken To The Fist,” which has spoilers from that point forward (11:24).
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Episode 190: The Danger of Customs in ‘Shōgun’; plus, ‘Manhunt’ and ‘3 Body Problem’
Details
It’s a discussion of various TV shows, including Manhunt and 3 Body Problem. Adam and Blaine then focus on the FX/Hulu show Shōgun, specifically Episode 5: “Broken to the Fist.” They explore the Council of Regents, the importance of customs and ceremonies, and Blackthorn’s maturation. They also discuss the ongoing power struggle. The hosts analyze Cosmos Jarvis’s performance as John Blackthorne and delve into a character’s backstory.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Sponsorship
02:02 New Show Format and Announcement
03:01Upcoming Segments on Taking It Down on Video
04:00 TV Shows: Manhunt and 3 Body Problem
07:55 Host Changes and Focus on Shōgun
08:52 Review of Episode 5: “Broken to the Fist”
11:40 Discussion on the Council of Regents and Lady Ochiba
12:38 War and Drama in the House
13:36 The Importance of Customs and Ceremonies
25:38 The Realistic Disaster
26:06 A Search for a Spy
27:30 The Return of Lady Ochiba and the Power Struggle
30:48 Cosmos Jarvis’s Performance as John Blackthorne
33:14 A Big Backstory and the Value of Life
36:29 Final Thoughts and Conclusion
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