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Irish Independent

The gripping, true story of William Adams, whose life inspired the blockbuster ‘Shogun'

History Disney's adaptation of the James Clavell novel Shogun was brilliantly meditative and gripping, thanks to the series placing ancient Japan and its revered culture at the heart of the story, rather than the usual white, wiser-than-thou saviour trope viewers have endured down the years in western interpretations of the country. Historical authenticity coupled with a big budget made it one of the most intelligent and captivating works of television in recent years, with much credit going to Frederik Cryns, historical adviser on the production.