FX, Hulu and the estate of James Clavell are planning to extend the "Shogun" series with two new seasons. After covering the entire book in the first season, the upcoming seasons will explore newly-written storylines.
FX, Hulu, and the estate of James Clavell are preparing to add two more seasons to the Shōgun series. The show, which debuted to strong reviews, might see more intricate plots involving 17th-century Japan. Though not officially renewed yet, a writers' room is set to open this summer, indicating that it actually might happen!
The writers initially hesitated to develop a second season of Shogun, since the first season already covered the entire narrative of James Clavell's novel. Moving forward, they face the challenge of creating new storylines that go beyond the book while still keeping the show authentic and engaging.
Hiroyuki Sanada is confirmed to return, subject to the show’s continuation, ensuring the series remains anchored by strong performances. And behind the scenes, co-creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, along with executive producer Michaela Clavell, will also continue working on this series.
As the most expensive series produced by FX, Shōgun has already captured a global audience, boasting 9 million views in its first week across multiple streaming platforms. Which is why this news should really come as no surprise.