Shogun (season 1)

It centers on Englishman John Blackthorne and his ill-fated crew. They are marooned on the shores of Japan, a distant Asian nation dominated by Portuguese influence. They jealously guard the shores, preventing other Europeans from setting foot on them. However, fate smiles on the English sailor, miraculously saving him from death. Gradually, he becomes more and more immersed in the life and culture of the indigenous people. John Blackthorne, a learned gentleman, carries a treasure trove of knowledge unattainable in this closed state. A powerful feudal lord, takes him into his service. John becomes an invaluable player in an ongoing power struggle between landowners that has no quick resolution.rn