A Stick of Time
- Episode aired Apr 2, 2024
- TV-MA
- 55m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
6.7K
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Outplayed by new alliances in Osaka, Toranaga is forced to carve out a new deal with a long lost family member.Outplayed by new alliances in Osaka, Toranaga is forced to carve out a new deal with a long lost family member.Outplayed by new alliances in Osaka, Toranaga is forced to carve out a new deal with a long lost family member.
Ryo Hayashida
- Tough Green Samurai
- (as Ryohei Hayashida)
Storyline
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- TriviaA ri is a Japanese unit of measurement that is about 3.93 kilometers, or 2.44 miles. It is defined as the distance a person can walk in an hour at a reasonable pace.
- Quotes
Saeki Nobutatsu: She's beautiful, but beauty's a fleeting pleasure. Like trying to grasp a river or fuck a sunset.
- Crazy creditsThe opening credit sequence is a modified version of a zen garden. This style of garden is often referred to as karesansui, which means "not using water."The two main elements of a Zen or karesansui (pronounced "kah-ray-sahn-soo-ee") garden are rocks to represent mountains (or islands) and sand to represent water. The sand used in Zen gardens is not beach sand; it is actually crushed or decomposed granite, small pebbles, or fine gravel. The particles of crushed granite are angular rather than round, so they can be more easily raked into patterns. Moreover, ripples in the sand or gravel represent flowing water or ripples in the ocean.
Featured review
Story is so beautiful, and True Japanese culture
A Stick of Time, a new episode of Shogun, opens after a bloody battle, showcasing the show's unflinching portrayal of feudal carnage. The scene features battered corpses and close-up beheadings, but the viewer may feel let down when a man shouts "The war is over!" The show then reveals that the scene is the aftermath of Toranaga's first battle 46 years prior. The young warrior accepts his enemy's surrender and assists him with his seppuku. Toranaga's political maneuvers have been observed since Shogun's pilot episode, and this scene is possibly the most revealing of his character. Toranaga, a man with strong warrior instincts, seeks to make amends with his long-lost brother, Lord Saeki, but their rift is not due to lingering resentment. After a good-natured ribbing, Toranaga and Lord Saeki decide to let bygones be bygones. Toranaga still dislikes his "mongrel half-brother" and uses a tactic to win him over, using top-tier prostitutes. The Anjin is curious about his role in the Crimson Sky plan, but Blackthorne isn't shocked when Toranaga declines to divulge details. The exchange contributes to the mounting friction between these uneasy allies, as Toranaga has never been one to post his plans on a billboard. The Anjin's uneasy allies are influenced by the Anjin's refusal to disclose details, highlighting the tension between their uneasy allies. Omi, upset that Saeki is taking up Kiku's time, redirects his anger to Blackthorne, accusing him of soiling Gin's tea house. Gin, unperturbed, suggests Kiku is infatuated with someone else. The show's dynamic female character, Fuji, embodies the best traits of Toranaga, Blackthorne, and Mariko, providing the clearest thematic link between their storylines. Fuji's conflicting emotions remind us that she shares Blackthorne's courage and Toranaga's commitment to duty, while also possessing Mariko's knowledge of the futility of it all. Saeki publicly disrespects Toranaga, leading to an act of betrayal that makes a story of childhood incontinence look like kids' stuff. His official reasons for betraying his brother and nephew to the Council of Regents might be political, but it's clear that he was primarily motivated by old-fashioned sibling rivalry. Yabushige, who has been playing both sides of the fence, is also uncertain about his allegiances. Gin's wisdom and entrepreneurial ambition come to the fore as she shares her vision of a brighter future in which courtesans are unionized and allowed to work together in a centralized brothel district.
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- Runtime55 minutes
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- 2.00 : 1
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